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KCE Champions LLC @ Tomas Rivera Elementary School

20440 Red Poppy Lane, Riverside, CA 92508 · Riverside County
1 Type A citation in last 12 months2 substantiated complaintsSchool-age child care center

KCE Champions LLC @ Tomas Rivera Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Riverside, CA, licensed for up to 66 children and serving school-age children. It has held its California license since 2000. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 5 times and investigated 3 complaints, 2 of them substantiated. The state issued 17 citations, 3 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for training & qualifications (4 of 17). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 Type A. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #94 of 101 centers in Riverside and has more citations per inspection than 94% of California licensed centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 94%of 10,948 California licensed centers, per inspection, weighted by severity. Among the most cited
Tied for #94 of 101 centers in Riverside
3Type A citations
14Type B citations
5Inspections
2 of 3Complaints substantiated
17 citations from 15 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 26, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 13, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 30, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 10, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 9, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation issuedNo citationTop row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications4
Records & paperwork3
Building & playground safety3
Staff ratios2
Health & medication2
Other standards1
Supervision1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

Type ASep 17, 2026Case management visit (incident)Staff ratios
Teacher-Child Ratio §101516.5(b)(1)
Based on interviews, record reviews and the licensee's self-reported admission, it was determined that on 09/08/2026 the agency operated with 1 staff supervising 16 children without an assistant, which is an immediate risk to the health & safety of persons in care. 8 The licensee also agrees to submit a written plan of action to ensure the regulations is met, with staff schedule to meet the ratios of children enrolled and attending the daycare. The plan can be submitted by fax, mail or email.
Plan of correction due Sep 18, 2026
Type BSep 17, 2026Case management visit (deficiencies)Records & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(b)
Based on observation, record review & interviews, and by the licensee's own admission, the agency failed to report the facility director change as of May 2026, and the designation of a new director; which is a potential risk to the health & safety of persons in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 30, 2026
Type BMar 26, 2026InspectionOther standards
Sign In and Sign Out §101529.1(b)
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the licensee is using a new software system with a code as sign in/out method; however the system does not capture a full legal signature electronically, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 10, 2026
Type BFeb 27, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(g)(1)
Based on observation, the director did not comply with the section cited above as director did not ensure poisons, including bottles of disinfectant solutions and sprays and a can of insecticide, were locked which poses a potential safety risk to children in care. The poisons were located in a cabinet with a magnetic latch that was not secured.
Plan of correction due Mar 27, 2025
Type BFeb 27, 2025Case management visit (incident)Staff ratios
Teacher-Child Ratio §101516.5(b)(1)
Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, it was revealed that a staff member supervised 19 children alone for 30 minutes which poses a potential safety risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Mar 27, 2025
Type AJul 9, 2024Complaint investigationSupervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
Based on LPA interview, record review and the licensee's own admission, the facility failed to provide care & supervision necessary when a child obtained an injury while in care unknown to the facility staff which is an immediate health & safety risk to to children in care. 8 In addition the facility agrees to submit proof of staff participation and completion of training to the department on or before 7/19/2024, through fax, mail or e-mail.
Plan of correction due Jul 10, 2024
Type BJul 9, 2024Complaint investigationRecords & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(f)
Based on LPA interview, record review and by the licensee's own admission, the facility failed to report an incident where a child was injured to a child's authorized representative which is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. 8 In addition the facility agrees to submit proof of staff participation and completion of the training to the department on or before 7/19/2024, through fax, mail or e-mail.
Plan of correction due Jul 19, 2024
Type BDec 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Carbon monoxide detectors §1596.954
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility has 2 inoperable smoke detectors in the indoor activity area, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Dec 15, 2023
Type BDec 7, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Staff immunizations §1596.7995(a)(1)
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in a supervising staff present and working with daycare children was unable to provide proof of immunizations against influenza, pertussis, and measles as required, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Dec 29, 2023
Type BDec 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director qualifications and duties §101215.1(m)
Based on interview record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the licensee failed to ensure that at least 1 supervising staff presently substituting in place of the director and caring for children at the facility had proof 16 hours of health and safety training, necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866., which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 12, 2024
Type BDec 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(g)(1)
Based on interview record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the licensee failed to ensure that a subject staff member present and working with daycare children had proof of a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Dec 29, 2023
Type BDec 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(g)(2)
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility did not ensure that a supervising staff present and caring for daycare children had a health-screening report LIC503 signed by the person performing the screening, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Dec 29, 2023
Type AMar 30, 2023Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal Rights
the statement of the teachers that the child could not be found, as well as the child's disclosure of entering the classroom and hiding without adult supervision. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety to the children in care.
Plan of correction due Mar 31, 2023
Type BJun 16, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's records §101221(b)(6)
Based on(record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [3] out of [10) (persons)] C8-C10 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 16, 2022
Type BNov 9, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)
Based on LPA observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 objects (outlet/broken dispenser) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 16, 2021
Type BNov 9, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Staff immunizations §1596.7995(a)(1)
Based on LPA record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 persons (S1 and S2) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 12, 2021
Type BNov 9, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(g)(1)
Based on LPA record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 persons (S1) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 15, 2021

Complaint investigations

SubstantiatedJul 9, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Jul 1, 2024
Substantiated allegations:
Lack of Supervision - Child sustained an injury while in care due to lack of care and supervision from staff
Reporting Requirements - Staff did not inform child's parent of serious injury sustained while in care
2 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedMar 30, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Jan 6, 2023
Substantiated allegation:
Supervision - Facility was unable to locate a day care child
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedSep 13, 2022Complaint investigationreceived Aug 25, 2022
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.

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About this center

Licensed capacity66 children
License typeSchool-age child care center
License statusLicensed
Licensed sinceJun 1, 2000
LicenseeKnowledge Universe Education LLC
AdministratorDesiree Padilla
Phone(951) 653-9477
State facility #334807508

Common questions

Does KCE Champions LLC @ Tomas Rivera Elementary School take infants?

Not under this license, which covers school-age children.

Has KCE Champions LLC @ Tomas Rivera Elementary School had any serious violations?

California issued 3 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Sep 17, 2026, for teacher-child ratio. Each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about KCE Champions LLC @ Tomas Rivera Elementary School?

California investigated 3 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 2. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.

How does KCE Champions LLC @ Tomas Rivera Elementary School compare with other daycares in Riverside?

It is tied for #94 of 101 centers in Riverside by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 94% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was KCE Champions LLC @ Tomas Rivera Elementary School last inspected?

Mar 26, 2026. The state issued at least one citation during that visit.

How much does KCE Champions LLC @ Tomas Rivera Elementary School cost?

California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask KCE Champions LLC @ Tomas Rivera Elementary School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Riverside County, which includes Riverside, was $767 a month for school-age children (about $970 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.

Who runs KCE Champions LLC @ Tomas Rivera Elementary School?

The licensee is Knowledge Universe Education LLC, and the administrator listed with the state is Desiree Padilla.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from California Department of Social Services inspection and complaint reports. Type A citations are the state’s most serious category (an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or personal rights); Type B citations are a potential risk. A citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall. Complaint allegations appear here only when the state substantiated them.

To read the full state reports, search facility number 334807508 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.

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