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Tri-Star Academy

626 Madison Ave, Jermyn, PA 184334.6· 33 reviews
licensed capacity
127
open each week
5 days

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About Tri-Star Academy

Tri-Star Academy is a child care center in Jermyn, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 127 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 9 rules across 3 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
127 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity127 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
127 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00257271
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 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. Jun 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26, certification rep observed a blue faux leather cushion with several small tears on the corners exposing stuffing, rendering it unable to be properly sanitized.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During a renewal inspection on 6/11/26, child files were reviewed. The financial agreement on file for child # 1 was last reviewed and signed by the parent on 10/24/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

  2. Jun 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During a renewal inspection on 6/16/25, certification rep observed the fire alarm test log to be out of compliance - fire alarm tests were logged more than 30 days apart a few times since the last inspection. Fire alarm test logs since last inspection are dated 6/10/24, 7/18/24, 8/22/24, 9/20/24, 10/18/24, 11/19/24, 12/17/24, 1/20/25, 2/14/25, 3/24/24, 4/15/25, and 6/1/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “During a renewal inspection on 6/16/25, certification rep reviewed the file for staff # 1. The initial health assessment, dated 5/27/25, did not include a statement to indicate staff # 1 is free of communicable diseases.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During a renewal inspection on 6/16/25, certification rep observed a faux leather seat cushion in the pre k classrooms with torn edges and exposed stuffing rendering them unable to be properly cleaned and sanitized.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025

  3. Jun 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During a renewal inspection on 6/10/24, a water stained ceiling tile was observed in the bathroom located between the infant and young toddler classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person # 1 was hired on 2/20/24. The NSOR verification request on file is dated 1/5/24, however, there is no completed NSOR verification on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There was a soft block observed in the young toddler classroom with a torn edge and exposed stuffing making it unable to be properly sanitized. There were climbing soft mats in the indoor play are with torn edges making them unable to be properly sanitized.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “There was a container of disinfecting wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children." in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the preschool bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024

  4. Jun 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/13/23. At that time, Odo-Ban cleaner was observed in an unlocked closet in the upstairs hallway and was accessible to the children in care. The Odo-Ban was labeled "keep out of reach of children."”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/13/23. At that time, a water stained ceiling tile was observed in the Pre-K room. The cabinet door of the bathroom vanity was broken at the hinge and was observed falling off of the vanity. The vanity around the bathroom sink in the school age area was observed to be disintegrating. The linoleum floor in the bathroom area of the school age room was chipping in two places.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/13/23. At that time, the first-aid kit in the Pre-K classroom did not include scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023

  5. Mar 3, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “An unannounced inspection was conducted on 3/3/23. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff present during the inspection. The pediatric first aid and cpr training on file for Staff Person #1 was not conducted in an approved curriculum. Staff Person #1 has been employed longer than 90 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “A complaint investigation was conducted 3/3/23. Through the investigation, it was found that Staff Person #1 has thrown Child #1, a young toddler, on a cot, roughly placed Child #1 in a ball pit, and roughly placed Child #1 on a boppy billow.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “A complaint investigation was conducted 3/3/23. Through the investigation, it was found that Staff Person #1 has thrown Child #1, a young toddler, on a cot, roughly placed Child #1 in a ball pit, and roughly placed Child #1 on a boppy billow.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

  6. Mar 3, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “An unannounced inspection was conducted on 3/3/23. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff present during the inspection. The pediatric first aid and cpr training on file for Staff Person #1 was not conducted in an approved curriculum. Staff Person #1 has been employed longer than 90 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “A complaint investigation was conducted 3/3/23. Through the investigation, it was found that Staff Person #1 has thrown Child #1, a young toddler, on a cot, roughly placed Child #1 in a ball pit, and roughly placed Child #1 on a boppy billow.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “A complaint investigation was conducted 3/3/23. Through the investigation, it was found that Staff Person #1 has thrown Child #1, a young toddler, on a cot, roughly placed Child #1 in a ball pit, and roughly placed Child #1 on a boppy billow.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

  7. Jun 6, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/6/22. At that time, peeling paint was observed on the wall of the building accessible on the playground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/6/22. At that time, a large hole was observed in the wall of the basement play space. Water damaged ceiling tiles were observed in the basement and in the second floor first room. A broken electrical faceplate was observed in the second floor second room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/6/22. At that time, the window next to the sink in the second floor second room was not restricted from opening more than 6 inches. The window at the top of the stairs in the front of the building on the second floor was not restricted from opening more than 6 inches.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/6/22. At that time, the cots used for napping in the second floor second room were not labeled for use by a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022

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 June 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tri-Star Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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?

127, 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) 876-3040 to ask.

What is Tri-Star Academy's phone number?

(570) 876-3040.

Where is Tri-Star Academy?

626 Madison Ave, Jermyn, PA 18433. The nearest other daycare we list is Barnyard Buddies Daycare, 0.9 miles away.

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