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Tri-Star Academy
- licensed capacity
- 57
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Tri-Star Academy
Tri-Star Academy is a child care center in Jessup, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 57 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 57 children
Hours
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
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 57 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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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
- 57 children
- License number
- #CER-00243849
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 17 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Aug 4, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During a renewal inspection on 8/4/26, certification rep observed a diaper changing mat with a torn edge and exposed filing rendering it unable to be properly sanitized. Cerification rep observed a play kitchen with a missing sink, which exposed a sharp edge in the rainbow room. Certification rep observed an indoor playhouse with exposed plastic tabs that created sharp corners.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During a renewal inspection on 8/4/26, certification rep observed magnet tiles, which are intended for children 3 and up in the toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During a renewal inspection on 8/4/26, certification rep observed unlabeled cots in the rainbow room. Certification rep observed cots with torn edges with exposed foam filing in the insect room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During a renewal inspection on 8/4/26, certification rep reviewed child files. There is no health insurance policy number on file for child # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection on 8/4/26 child files were reviewed. There is no address provided for the listed release person for child # 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During a renewal inspection, certification rep observed a bottle in the Jungle room that was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During a renewal inspection on 8/4/26, staff files were reviewed. There is no NSOR verification on file for staff # 1as required by CPSL at the time of hire (see code sheet for DOH) .”
Correction due by Nov 4, 2026, per the state
Nov 19, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During an investigation between 11/19/25 and 12/10/25, regarding a child having fingerprint shaped bruises on a child's leg, director disclosed that a staff member was terminated after disclosing the child in question gave them a difficult time getting their diaper changed on 11/11/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
Aug 14, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During a renewal inspection on 8/15/25, staff # 1 was hired as an assistant group supervisor. There is no high school diploma on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During a renewal inspection on 8/14/25, certification rep observed a changing mat in the young toddler/rainbow classroom with a tear, which makes is unable to be properly sanitized.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During a renewal inspection on 8/14/25, certification rep observed a bottle in the infant room refrigerator to me missing a label.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection on 8/14/25, certification rep reviewed the file for staff # 1. There was no NSOR verification on file, only the proof of request on 10/30/24. Staff # 1 contact NSOR for a duplicate during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During a renewal inspection on 8/14/25, certification rep observed more than 30 days between fire alarm tests logged on 4/17/25, 5/24/25, and 6/26/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
Feb 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“During an allocated unannounced visit on 2/4/25, certification rep observed an open trash can in the young toddler room containing food waste.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025
Aug 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person # 1 did not complete the Pediatric CPR/First Aid course prior to the expiration of the current certificate. This is evidenced by the Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate, valid for 2 years, dated 1/31/22. Staff # 1 renewed the Pediatric CPR/First Aid on 3/25/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a broken piece, creating a sharp edge, on the grocery store in the preschool classroom. There were floor mats with torn edges observed in the infant room. The torn edges make them unable to be properly sanitized.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 that does not have the address listed for one of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
Aug 18, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/18/23. During the inspection, the immunization records of the children were reviewed. The immunization records for Child #4 and Child #5 did not include administration of the flu vaccine or a letter of exemption.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/18/23. During the inspection, the emergency contact forms for the children were not present in the child care rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/18/23. During the inspection, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the health insurance information and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/18/23. During the inspection, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #1 was missing the business address and business phone numbers for the parents. The following emergency contact forms were missing the work addresses of the child's parents: Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/18/23. During the inspection, peeling paint and chipping wood was observed on the back of the pavilion wall that is part of the toddler playground. Peeling paint was observed on the back of the door leading to the playground. Peeling paint and damaged plaster was observed on the wall next to the gate leading to the bathroom in the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/18/23. During the inspection, wet paper towels and a trash bag were observed under the pavilion on the playground. The wall to the right of the front door was observed to be crumbling right above the ground.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/18/23. During the inspection, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. The file did not include two written, nonfamily letters of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/18/23. During the inspection, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. The file did not include verification of education or experience prior to the onset of employment at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/18/23. During the inspection, it was found that parents had not been provided electronic means of accessing the regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
Jul 28, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases
“A complaint investigation was conducted 7/28/23. During the investigation it was found that the facility director notified the parents of the classrooms effected by hand, foot, and mouth disease on 7/21/23, but did not notify the parents of all enrolled children at the facility until 7/24/23 when hand, foot, and mouth disease had spread to another classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
Apr 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 4/3/23. At that time, the thirty day testing log for the fire detection system was reviewed. The last documented testing of the fire detection system was dated 2/14/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
Jan 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/27/23. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. The last documented fire drill was dated 9/9/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/27/23. At that time, the thirty day testing log for the fire detection system was reviewed. The last documented testing of the fire detection system was dated 10/14/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
Aug 8, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/22. At that time, a water damaged ceiling tile was observed in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/22. At that time, the emergency plan did not include accommodations for the toddlers enrolled at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. The file contained a volunteer Child Abuse clearance dated 6/14/19, but did not contain a Child Abuse clearance for employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
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Feb 28, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/28/22. At that time, investigations found that on 2/16/22, Child #1 was left unsupervised in the foyer for approximately 30 seconds by Staff Person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(d) Supervised at all times /No harsh language
“A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/28/22. At that time, investigations found that on 2/16/22, Child #1 was left unsupervised in the foyer for approximately 30 seconds by Staff Person #1. Investigations also found that Staff Person #1 has made the following comments to children: "Are you even thinking right now?" "You're giving me a headache" "You're being bad," and "I can't deal with you today."”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/28/22. At that time, investigations found that on 2/16/22, Child #1 was left unsupervised in the foyer for approximately 30 seconds by Staff Person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
Jan 31, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“A complaint inspection was conducted on 1/31/22. At that time, the investigation found that the facility does not keep a copy of the incident reports in a facility accident file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A complaint inspection was conducted on 1/31/22. At that time, the investigation found that a preschool child had been left on the playground by Staff Person #1 for a period of less than one minute in December 2021. Two other staff were present on the playground with their primary groups when this occurred.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2022
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FAQ
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 August 4, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tri-Star Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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?
57, the licensed capacity on the state record.
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) 489-5437 to ask.
What is Tri-Star Academy's phone number?
(570) 489-5437.
Where is Tri-Star Academy?
1101 Hill St, Jessup, PA 18434. The nearest other daycare we list is Tri Star Academy, 1.5 miles away.