Champions at Hillcrest Elementary
Champions at Hillcrest Elementary is a certified child care center in Southampton, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 24 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (9 of 24). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 17 centers in Southampton and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Cert rep reviewed staff #1and #2 record and observed signed disclosure statement was not in records. Staff #2 record did not include A State Police clearance.
Cert rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed Physical examination in record was expired.
Cert rep reviewed liability insurance in record and observed liability insurance in record was expired as of 12/1/25.
Cert rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed Pediatric CPR and first Aid training was renewed before the expiration date of 3/27/26.
Cert rep reviewed staff #2 and #3 record and observed record did not include completion of annual fire safety training.
Cert rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed written evaluation for staff #1 was not included in record.
Cert rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not in record.
Cert rep reviewed staff #1 and #3 record and observed staff did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record and observed staff #1 Child Abuse clearance in record is for volunteer purposes not employment. Staff #1 NSOR clearance was not in record. Staff #2 State Police Criminal Clearance in record is pending for control, FBI clearance in record was observed as a school district clearance not a DHS acceptable clearance and NSOR clearance was not in record and disclosure statement signed by employee at initial employment was not in record.
Certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed the emergency plan was not reviewed or updated annually with the names of staff #1 and #2.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2 and #3 record and observed signed emergency plan training at initial employment was not in record.
Certification rep reviewed fire drill log and observed last written documentation of fire drill on record was 9/19/24.
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed the emergency plan delivery document and observed a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed completion of 10 Hour Health and Safety training and 1 hour update Health and Safety update training was not in record.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed liability certificate in record has expired, date of expiration: 12/1/24.
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 did not have a fire safety certificate of completion in record.
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 record and observed emergency contact and financial agreement forms were not updated within a six-month period.
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 did not have transcripts in record and acceptable verification of employment.
At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the potential signs child maltreatment were not observed. At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include health and safety 1 hour professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of 3 years experience required for the position of the director. Staff had only 1 year of experience with chidlren.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #1, #4, and #5 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information and agreement of child #1, #2, #3, and #5 were not updated once in a 6 months.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #1 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person #1 had 4 hours of training.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $41.00 | $41.00 |
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 Champions at Hillcrest Elementary 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 Mar 16, 2026 (background checks): “Cert rep reviewed staff #1and #2 record and observed signed disclosure statement was not in records. Staff #2 record did not include A State Police clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Champions at Hillcrest Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Champions at Hillcrest Elementary since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Champions at Hillcrest Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 4, 2019. 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 Champions at Hillcrest Elementary compare with other daycares in Southampton?
It is #8 of 17 centers in Southampton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Champions at Hillcrest Elementary last inspected?
Mar 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Champions at Hillcrest Elementary cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $41.00 for young school-age, $41.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Champions at Hillcrest Elementary?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kce Champions LLC.
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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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