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Tri-Star Academy is a child care center in Blakely, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 96 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 96 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tri-Star Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
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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3270.192(5) Two written references
“During and allocated unannounced inspection on 4/22/26, certification rep reviewed new staff files. There was only one written non family reference on file for staff # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection on 10/8/25, certification rep observed a diaper changing table with a broken door hinge in the older toddler classroom. This caused the door to hang when it was open, creating a hazard. Certification rep observed a broken handle on the faucet of the preschool bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a complaint investigation on 7/17/25, certification rep reviewed footage of an incident that occurred on 3/3/25. Child # 1 was observed in a seated position behind staff # 1. Staff # 1 extended their leg and nudged child #1 on their chest two times. This was done to get child # 1 to stop making noise during nap time. Staff # 1 was terminated immediately for the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 7/17/25, certification rep reviewed footage of an incident that occurred on 3/3/25. Staff # 1 was observed leaning over a child and rubbing their back during nap time. Two children were behind staff # 1 that were not properly supervised; another child was to the left of staff # 1. During the 35 seconds of footage reviewed, staff # 1 did not look at the child to the left. Staff # 1 was terminated after this incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During a complaint investigation on 7/17/25, certification rep observed camera footage from 1/29/25 in which staff person # 2 was standing over child # 2 at nap time and appeared to be yelling while pointing her finger. The director was unable to hear the exact words staff # 2 used, however, the tone used by staff # 2 was enough for the director to intervene. Staff # 2 was terminated as a result of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced monitoring visit, certification rep reviewed the fire alarm test log. More than 30 days passed since the most recently documented fire alarm test dated 4/23/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“More than 60 months passed between state police, child line and FBI clearances for staff person # 1. The state police clearances are dated 3/25/18 and 9/14/23, the Childline clearances are dated 4/6/18 and 9/19/23, and the FBI clearances are dated 4/17/18 and 9/21/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The nap cots in the young toddler classroom were numbered, however, there was no corresponding list of child names. Several nap mats in the older preschool classroom were observed with torn edges with exposed stuffing leaving them unable to be properly sanitized.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The immunization report on file for child # 1, a young toddler, is not in compliance with the recommendation of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a toy lawnmower in the infant/toddler play space that was cracked on top, which exposed a pinch point.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 did not have the addresses for the release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/13/23. At that time, the preschool playground contained approximately six inches of wood mulch under the embedded equipment. Embedded equipment is required to have at least nine inches of wood much. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 10/13/23 with a correction date of 11/13/23. An unannounced inspection was conducted on 11/28/23. At that time, the preschool playground contained approximately seven inches of wood mulch under the embedded equipment (rock climber, swings, and slides).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/13/23. At that time, the preschool playground contained approximately six inches of wood mulch under the embedded equipment. Embedded equipment is required to have at least nine inches of wood much. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 10/13/23 with a correction date of 11/13/23. An unannounced inspection was conducted on 11/28/23. At that time, the preschool playground contained approximately seven inches of wood mulch under the embedded equipment (rock climber, swings, and slides).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/13/23. At that time, the thirty day testing log was reviewed. The dates the fire detection system was tested were: 12/12/22, 1/13/23, 2/13/23, 3/15/23, 4/12/23, 5/15/23, 6/14/23, 7/14/23, 8/15/23, 9/14/23, 10/11/23, which included instances where the system had not been tested every thirty days.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/13/23. At that time, the emergency contact forms in the classroom are contained in the Bright Wheel app. The app does not include the child's pediatrician information of the child's health insurance information.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/13/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the father's work address or the parents' work phone numbers. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the parents' work address or the parents' work phone numbers. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the parents' work address or the parents' work phone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/13/23. At that time, the refrigerator in the infant room was observed to be dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/13/23. At that time, the preschool playground contained approximately six inches of wood mulch under the embedded equipment. Embedded equipment is required to have at least nine inches of wood much.”
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/13/23. At that time, the preschool playground contained approximately six inches of wood mulch under the embedded equipment. Embedded equipment is required to have at least nine inches of wood much.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/13/23. At that time, the pink plastic climber with two slides on the toddler playground was observed to be cracked in the middle climbing piece, posing pinch hazards.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/13/23. At that time, the sink in the preschool bathroom was observed to be leaking. The door to the cabinet under the sink in the older toddler room was observed to have a broken hinge and was not able to close properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/13/23. At that time, Rocky Mountain suncreen and Miracle Grow potting soil were observed in an unlocked, floor level cabinet under the sink in the pre-k room, where it was accessible to the children. Ice Melt was observed on the floor of the stairwell, accessible to the toddler children who were observed using the stairwell to access the playground. Rocky Mountain sunscreen was observed in an unlocked, floor level cabinet under the sink in the older toddler room. All were labeled, "Keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/4/22. At that time, the diaper changing pad in the infant room was ripped in many places rendering it unable to be properly sanitized.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/4/22. At that time, many rest mats in the young preschool room were observed to be ripped with the foam exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/4/22. At that time, chipped, sharp molding was observed under the smart board in the pre-k room. The wood on the bottom of the doorframe in the infant/young toddler room was observed to be chipping.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/4/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, who has been employed longer than 90 days, did not contain an approved pediatric first aid and cpr training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/19/21. At that time, water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Preschool bathroom, the PreK bathroom, the Toddler bathroom, and the Older Toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/19/21. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the gate to the toddler playground fence. A cracked toy climber posing a pinching hazard was observed on the toddler playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/19/21. At that time, two fabric leaves less than one inch in diameter were observed on the floor of the Infant/Toddler Room where they were accessible to the infants and toddlers in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/19/21. At that time, At that time, the facility did not have a thirty day testing log showing documentation of the testing of the fire detection system. Facility had been using the testing report provided by the company who tests the fire detection system. Act 62 requires facilities to test their fire detection system every thirty days.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Tri-Star Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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.
96, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 489-5273 to ask.
(570) 489-5273.
2790 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Blakely, PA 18447. The nearest other daycare we list is Corrinne Franchettis Day Care, 1.2 miles away.