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Tri Star Academy

Archbald, PA · Lackawanna County
14 Kennedy Dr, Archbald, PA 18403
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Quick Facts

Capacity
126 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 397-8064
14 Kennedy Dr
Archbald, PA 18403
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249311
License Issued
Mar 17, 2026
Active Through
Mar 17, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12

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About the Provider

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TRI STAR ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in ARCHBALD PA, with a maximum capacity of 126 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-08 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/25. Staff person(s) #1-4 did not complete fire safety training annually. This is evidenced by the fire safety training on file dated: Staff #1: Previous 8/29/24 & Current 9/16/25; Staff #2: Previous 8/30/24 & Current 11/13/25; Staff #3: Previous 8/30/24 & Current 9/16/25; Staff #4 Previous 8/30/24 & Current 9/16/25.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon discovering that the required fire safety training was past due, the noncompliance was corrected immediately. All affected staff members completed the fire safety training as soon as the issue was identified. Moving forward, training completion dates will be monitored regularly to ensure all required trainings are completed on time and remain with state compliance.
2024-12-05 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/5/24. Staff person #1 completed center-based health and safety training on 10/3/22 and did not complete the center-based health and safety update. The health and safety update was required to be completed by 12/30/22.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10): revised center-based health and safety 10-hour training, respectively. Staff person #1 will have until 12/21/24 to complete the required training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director corrected the noncompliance by having staff person #1 complete the training "Get Started with Center-Based Care - Revised 2022" training on Better Kid Care. Credential added to staff file.
2023-12-26 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-12-28 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the facility did not conduct an emergency drill annually.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director was completely unaware of this new requirement and will ensure an emergency drill is conducted by 12/29/22.
2021-12-09 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 12/9/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the fire safety system was not manually tested every thirty days. The facility had a manual test marked for 1/8/21 and then not again until 3/3/21.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will conduct a manual test on fire alarm system every 30 days or earlier. Provider will log tests on detection logs correctly.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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