Champions Goodnoe Elementary School is a certified child care center in Newtown, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 11 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (4 of 11). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #8 of 16 centers in Newtown and has fewer citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On the date of the inspection certification representative observed two staff persons at the facility providing care for 36 children including older and younger school aged.
ongoing non-compliance: at the time of the inspection certification representative did ask the director if the care givers had been assigned to primary care groups, to which they responded: "we don't do that until all the children are here"
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking in the required Mandated reporter training. The record of staff person #3 was lacking in PA state police Clearnce. The record of staff person #5 was lacking Child abuse clearance as well as the PA state police clearance
On going non-compliance: at the time of the inspection, when asked about the primary care groups, the director told the certification representative "we are still working on that" No staff was able to identify their primary care group on the date of the inspection.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, having served the facility over 90 days, was lacking in the required health and safety training.
On the date of the inspection the record of staff persons #1 #2 and #3 were all lacking the required letters of reference.
On the date of the inspection the records of staff persons # 2, #3 and # 4 were all lacking the required verification of childcare experience to qualify them for the position they have been identified and observed performing at the facility
At the time of the inspection the staff at the facility were not aware of the regulation for them to have responsibility for specific children.
At the time of the inspection the facility persons at the were not able to provide access to the staff files at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1 and #2 were lacking in the NSOR clearance information.
The staff records of staff persons #2, # 3 and #4 were lacking in verification of child care experience to qualify them for the positions they hold at the facility, at the time of the inspection
“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 Goodnoe Elementary School 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 Jan 11, 2023 (staff ratios): “On the date of the inspection certification representative observed two staff persons at the facility providing care for 36 children including older and younger school aged.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Champions Goodnoe Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Champions Goodnoe Elementary School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Champions Goodnoe Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 14, 2023. 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 Goodnoe Elementary School compare with other daycares in Newtown?
It is tied for #8 of 16 centers in Newtown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Champions Goodnoe Elementary School last inspected?
May 6, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Champions Goodnoe Elementary School 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 Goodnoe Elementary School?
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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