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Champions at Welch Elementary

750 New Rd, Southampton, PA 18966 · Bucks County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

Champions at Welch 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 4 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 42 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 42). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #17 of 17 centers in Southampton and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 86% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
#17 of 17 centers in Southampton
6 Core-safety citations
36 Other citations
4 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
42 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 26, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 15
Training & qualifications 11
Emergency preparedness 5
Background checks 4
Health & medication 4
Food & feeding 1
Staff ratios 1
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Aug 26, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Certification observed staff #3 did not have a record at the time of renewal and does not have the following required documents: signed disclosure statement, Criminal State Police clearance, Child Abuse clearance, FBI clearance and the NSOR clearance. Staff #2 NSOR clearance was observed expired, date in record:11/26/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2025): “Staff #3 will have required all clearances inn their file and not work with kids until clearances are complete and processed. Staff #2 will receive an updated NSOR and keep in file.”
Citation Aug 26, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
During the renewal inspection, Emergency plan delivery document was completed but not mailed out per staff #3 conversation with cert rep.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2025): “Emergency plan will be mailed to local municipality after updates and corrections reflect new year.”
Citation Aug 26, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Staff #2 did not obtain a health assessment within 24 months following the date of signature.Cert rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed staff did not obtain a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2025): “Staff #2 will have updated health assessment with their physician's signature. Staff #3 will complete their initial health assessment tuberculin test with physician acknowledgment.”
Citation Aug 26, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
During the renewal inspection cert rep did not observe facility menu posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2025): “The site will the lunch menu posted.”
Citation Aug 26, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Cert rep reviewed fire drill log and observed last fire drill log written in record was 9/17/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2025): “Site will conduct fire drill and then at least once very 60 days moving foward.”
Citation Aug 26, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
Cert rep reviewed liability certificate and observed it was expired, date of expiration in record 12/1/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2025): “Updated liability insurance will be posted and available for view.”
Citation Aug 26, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 did not obtain in record a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2025): “Staff #1 and #2 will have their written evaluation copy placed in their file.”
Citation Aug 26, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone/Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #3 did not have a record to include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person and verification of age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2025): “Staff #3 will have a copy of their driver's license and telephone numbers in their file.”
Citation Aug 26, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters/Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection staff #3 did not obtain in record acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Staff #3 did not obtain in record two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2025): “Staff #2 will have their verification of education/ experience in their file.”
Citation Aug 26, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the renewal inspection it was observed the operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2025): “Instructions will be provided to families on how to access regulations in the licensing chapter and how to contact appropriate regional childcare office.”
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Citation Aug 26, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record staff did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2025): “Staff #1 and #2 will have their 12 annual training hours certs in their file.”
Core safety Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record and observed staff #1 NSOR clearance is not in record. Staff #2 State Police and NSOR clearance is not in record. Staff #1, #2 and # 4 records did not include a signed disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2024): “Staff #1, #2 and #4 will not work in the program until clearances are complete.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
Certification rep reviewed staff #4 record and observed physical examination form in record expired, date in record 2/28/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2024): “Staff #4 will complete an updated health physical examination.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(f)
Certification rep reviewed emergency drill log and observed last emergency drill conducted date on record was 10/21/22.Certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “An emergency drill will be conducted for the start of the new school year.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record and observed completion of the 1 Hour Health and Safety update was not in record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2024): “Staff #1 and #2 will have one hour health and safety update in file.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #3 and #4 record and observed staff #1 did not complete annual fire safety training, staff # 3 fire safety training certificate expired, date in record: 9/17/23. Staff #4 fire safety expired, date in record 3/31/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “Staff #1, #3 and #4 will have updated fire safety training in their file.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 did not complete Pediatric first aid and CPR training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2024): “Staff #1 and #2 will complete the 10-hour health and safety training.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed parental signature on the emergency contact form was not obtained at initial enrollment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2024): “Child #1 will have an updated signature in the emergency contact form.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 record and observed verification of employment was not in record. Staff #1 did not have level of education in record with transcripts.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2024): “Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 will have verification of employment in their file. Staff #1 will have transcripts in their file.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2 and #4 record and observed it did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person in record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “Staff #1, #2 and #4 will have two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the persons suitability to serve in the facility.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record and observed completion of the 10 Hour Health and Safety training was not in record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2024): “Staff #1 and #2 will complete the 10-hour health and safety training.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Certification rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed staff #3 did not obtain annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2024): “Staff #3 will have their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training in their file.”
Core safety Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 file and observed FBI clearance on record was not obtained from DHS, FBI Clearance on record was from the Dept of Education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “Staff #1 will have a copy of their FBI kept in their file and available to be viewed at all times.”
Core safety Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection, certification rep observed staff #1 working alone unsupervised with two children, age of the youngest child at the time of inspection was 6 years of age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2023): “Staff will not be left alone with two or more kids.”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 file and observed a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments missing in record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2023): “Staff #1 will have their health assessment kept in their staff file.”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
Certification rep reviewed staff #2 file and observed date of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. is missing on the physical examination form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “Staff #2 health assessment will be corrected to document their Mantoux test date and reading,”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Certification rep reviewed staff #2 and #3 file and observed one hour health and safety update missing in record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2023): “Staff #2 and #3 will have one hour update health and safety training in their file.”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed certificate of liability in record was expired; policy effective date 12/01/2021 through 12/01/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2023): “Site will have updated liability on site and posted.”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
Certification rep reviewed staff #2 file and observed pediatric first aid certification in record is expired; issued date 8/23/21.Certification rep reviewed staff #3 file and observed staff #3 did not complete Pediatric first aid and CPR training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2023): “All staff will receive First Aid CPR training.”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and staff #2 file and observed verification of experience missing in record. Staff #1 did not have name on college transcripts.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2023): “Staff members #1 and #2 will have verified experience as well as their names on their documents.”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 file and observed one reference letter missing in record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2023): “Staff #1 will have a second acceptable reference on file.”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Certification rep reviewed staff #2 and #3 file and observed staff #2 and #3 did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2023): “Staff members #2 and #3 will have completed annual 12 hours of childcare training on file.”
Core safety Apr 19, 2023 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
At the time of the complaint investigation it was verified that staff person #1 used harsh language on the playground in the presence of children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2023): “Employee was disciplined by following the guidance in our employee handbook, resulted in a formal write up.”
Core safety Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include PA state police clearance. Staff person #1 provisional hire period ended on 10/8/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2022): “Staff person #1 will not return to work until all clearances for licensing were submitted.”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency drill was not conducted annually, written documentation was not available.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2022): “Provider will conduct emergency drill.”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2022): “Provider will send a copy of the emergency plan to the local munisipality.”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the potential signs and symptoms of abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2022): “Provider will develop a policy and procedure to identify the potential signs and symptoms of abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment for this location.”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of inspection, file for staff person #2 did not include verification that staff participated in fire safety training at least annually. Fire safety training on file was from 8/24/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2022): “Staff person #2 will take fire safety training.”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of inspection, file of staff member #2 did not include an annual staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2022): “Director will conduct staff evaluation.”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #1, #2 and #3 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2022): “Parents will update emergency contact infomration.”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
During renewal inspection, a record of child #3 didn't contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2022): “Parent of child #3 will provide consents.”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. File of staff person #2 included only 7 hours clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2022): “Staff person #2 will obtain 5 more 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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Apr 19, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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
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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 14, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 30, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Kce Champions LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–9:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 579-0690
State certificate # CER-00246072
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Common questions

Has Champions at Welch Elementary had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Aug 26, 2025 (background checks): “Certification observed staff #3 did not have a record at the time of renewal and does not have the following required documents: signed disclosure statement, Criminal State Police clearance, Child Abuse clearance, FBI…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Champions at Welch Elementary?

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 Champions at Welch Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jul 30, 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 Welch Elementary compare with other daycares in Southampton?

It is #17 of 17 centers in Southampton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Champions at Welch Elementary last inspected?

Aug 26, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Champions at Welch 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 Welch Elementary?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kce Champions LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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