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Home › PA › Jermyn › Tri-Star Academy
626 Madison Ave, Jermyn PA 18433 · License #CER-00241090 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person # 1may not work in a child care position at the facility.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
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."
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The legal entity must create a discipline policy. This policy must specifically include positives strategies for guiding children's behavior. The discipline policy must include what to do if a staff person observes another staff person not following the discipline policy. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all current staff and have staff sign off that they understand and will follow the discipline policy. All new staff hired must review the discipline policy with the director at their time of hire and must sign off that they understand and will follow the discipline policy.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #1 will have until 3/24/23 to complete the required pediatric first aid and cpr training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, then staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.