Champions at Welch Elementary
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
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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.
During the renewal inspection, Emergency plan delivery document was completed but not mailed out per staff #3 conversation with cert rep.
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.
During the renewal inspection cert rep did not observe facility menu posted.
Cert rep reviewed fire drill log and observed last fire drill log written in record was 9/17/24.
Cert rep reviewed liability certificate and observed it was expired, date of expiration in record 12/1/24.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record staff did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
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.
Certification rep reviewed staff #4 record and observed physical examination form in record expired, date in record 2/28/22.
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.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record and observed completion of the 1 Hour Health and Safety update was not in record.
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.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 did not complete Pediatric first aid and CPR training.
Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed parental signature on the emergency contact form was not obtained at initial enrollment.
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.
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.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record and observed completion of the 10 Hour Health and Safety training was not in record.
Certification rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed staff #3 did not obtain annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
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.
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.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 file and observed a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments missing in record.
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.
Certification rep reviewed staff #2 and #3 file and observed one hour health and safety update missing in record.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed certificate of liability in record was expired; policy effective date 12/01/2021 through 12/01/2022.
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.
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.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 file and observed one reference letter missing in record.
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.
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.
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.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency drill was not conducted annually, written documentation was not available.
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, 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.
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.
At the time of inspection, file of staff member #2 did not include an annual staff evaluation.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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
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.
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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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