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Tri Star Academy

14 Kennedy Dr, Archbald, PA 184033.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
126
open each week
5 days

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About Tri Star Academy

Tri Star Academy is a child care center in Archbald, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 126 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
126 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity126 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Tri Star Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Tri Star Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
126 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00249311
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 8, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Dec 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/25. Staff person(s) #1-4 did not complete fire safety training annually. This is evidenced by the fire safety training on file dated: Staff #1: Previous 8/29/24 & Current 9/16/25; Staff #2: Previous 8/30/24 & Current 11/13/25; Staff #3: Previous 8/30/24 & Current 9/16/25; Staff #4 Previous 8/30/24 & Current 9/16/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025

  2. Dec 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/5/24. Staff person #1 completed center-based health and safety training on 10/3/22 and did not complete the center-based health and safety update. The health and safety update was required to be completed by 12/30/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024

  3. Dec 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the facility did not conduct an emergency drill annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022

  5. Dec 9, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “While at the facility unannounced on 12/9/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the fire safety system was not manually tested every thirty days. The facility had a manual test marked for 1/8/21 and then not again until 3/3/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Tri Star Academy

Is Tri Star Academy licensed?

Yes. Tri Star Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Tri Star Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 8, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tri Star Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Tri Star Academy care for?

126, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Tri Star Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Tri Star Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tri Star Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 397-8064 to ask.

What is Tri Star Academy's phone number?

(570) 397-8064.

Where is Tri Star Academy?

14 Kennedy Dr, Archbald, PA 18403. The nearest other daycare we list is Babs and Tony Enterprises, 1.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).