Tri-Star Academy · Jermyn
Tri-Star Academy is a certified child care center in Jermyn, PA, with capacity for 127 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 18 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (12 of 18). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #43 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $35.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Tri-Star Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jun 10, 2024 (background checks): “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.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Tri-Star Academy?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Tri-Star Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 19, 2025. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Tri-Star Academy compare with other daycares in Lackawanna County?
It is tied for #43 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Tri-Star Academy last inspected?
Jun 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Tri-Star Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $53.00 for infant, $49.00 for young toddler, $47.00 for older toddler, $45.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Tri-Star Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tri Star Child Care INC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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