Tri-Star Academy · Blakely

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

There was a toy lawnmower in the infant/toddler play space that was cracked on top, which exposed a pinch point.

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.

The immunization report on file for child # 1, a young toddler, is not in compliance with the recommendation of the ACIP.

The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 did not have the addresses for the release persons listed.

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).

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."

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.

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.

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 10/13/23. At that time, the refrigerator in the infant room was observed to be dirty.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.