KCE Champions at Francis McClure Elementary School
KCE Champions at Francis McClure Elementary School is a certified child care center in White Oak, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 50 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (20 of 50). 26 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #344 of 457 centers in Allegheny County and has more citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The emergency plan presented for review at the time of inspection did not include details regarding continuity of operations. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 8/16/23. The two restrooms used by the child care program lacked lidded trash cans. Multiple paper towels, tissues, and other trash likely containing human secretions were observed in the cans.
The file for staff #1, contained out of state clearances obtained after their first day in a child care position. The Ohio clearances were dated 9/04/25 and 9/08/25.
The facility's emergency plan did not include a method to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises or to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Staff stated this communication would occur via cell phone; however this was not stated in the plan.
The operator lacked a letter for parents of enrolled children explaining the emergency procedures.
Expired Albuterol was observed in the medication box. The medication was labeled for child #6 and expired May 2024.
An Epi Pen and a container of Zyrtec, labeled for child #5, lacked written parental consent for administration.
The file for staff #2 did not include a current health assessment dated within the past 24 months. The most recent health assessment on file was dated 8/16/23.
The facility's emergency plan did not include accomodations for children with chronic medication conditions. Based on statements made by staff, a child with a chronic medical condition is currently enrolled.
The documentation of the fire drill dated 10/21/25 did not include the number of children or the names of the facility persons who participated in the drill.
The facility's emergency plan did not include details regarding where they will seek shelter away from the facility and did not include a lockdown procedure.
The files for children #1 and #3, both enrolled over 60 days, did not include health reports.
Staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 8/16/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
The file for staff #2 did not include documentation of completing fire safety training in the past 12 months. The most recent documented training was dated 9/09/24.
The file for staff #1, designated as a director on the staff data worksheet, did not include documentation of the qualifications required for the position.
The file for staff #2, employed for over 2 years, did not include any written evaluations.
The agreements for children 1-5 were not signed by the operator.
The agreements for children 3,4, and 5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged. The "tuition" box was left blank.
The agreement for child #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
The file for child #1 contained the original agreement.
The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the name, address, or phone number for the child's source of medical care. The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include a complete address for the child's source of medical care.
The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include a complete address for the enrolling parent and did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include information on the child's special needs/disabilities. The box on the form was left blank.
The emergency contact information for children #2 and #5 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released, or the addresses were incomplete.
The posted written plan for a transporting a child during a medical emergency assigned responsibilities to an individual who is no longer employed at the facility, staff #3.
The files for children #2 and #4 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The file for child #2 contained initials instead of full signatures.
The certificate of compliance posted at the facility expired 1/08/2025.
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The files for staff #2 and #4 lacked documentation of emergency plan training completed within the last 12 months. The most recent trainings on file for both staff #2 and #4 were dated 8/28/23.
The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location. The plan was stored in a nearby cabinet.
The girl's and boy's restrooms used by children in care lacked lidded waste receptacles.
An Epi Pen that was not in the original packaging was observed. The medication was intended for child #5.
An annual emergency drill conducted 9/24/24 did not include documentation of the names of adults participating in the drill, the length of time it took to complete the drill, the number of children and number of adults participating in the drill, or a list of any problems or observations during the drill as required by Announcement C-22-04.
At the time of the inspection, a fire drill had not been documented in 61 days. The last recorded drill was conducted on 8/29/24. During the previous school year, the program conducted a drill on 3/22/24 but did not conduct a subsequent drill. The school year ended 6/05/24.
Four consecutive drills on the fire drill log had the same hypothetical location.
The facility's fire drill log included multiple drills which lacked the start times, hypothetical locations, evacuation times, number of children, and names of staff.
The files for staff #1 and #4 contained documentation of completing fire safety training at an interval greater than 12 months. The trainings for staff #1 were dated 7/26/23 and 8/28/24. The trainings for staff #4 were dated 6/01/23 and 8/28/24. Current training is now on file for both staff.
The files for staff #1, #2, and #3, all employed for over 12 months, lacked written evaluations.
The agreement for child #3 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.
The emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, and #3 did not include the addresses of the children's physicians. The emergency contact form for child #2 also lacked the physician's phone number.
The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form for child #3 did not address information regarding the child's special needs or disabilities. The box was left blank.
The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact forms and agreements for child #2 were not updated and reviewed by parents within 6 months as required. The child was enrolled on 9/25/23, however the file lacked an emergency contact form dated before 9/09/24. Two agreements were on file dated 9/26/23 and 9/09/24. Current documents are now on file.
The file for Staff #1 was observed not to contain documentation of application of a NY State Sex Offender clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The date on the clearance is 12/8/23. The file for Staff #2 was did not contain documentation of application of a VA Criminal History, VA State Sex Offender, and VA Fingerprint clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Staff #2 cannot return to work after 12/8/23, until all complete out of state clearances are received.
Children's liquid Benadryl, located in the medicine box on site, was not labeled for use for Child #6.
The file for Child #4 does not contain an initial health assessment within 60 days from enrollment (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).
The financial agreement on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 were the original copies.
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #3 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 did not include addresses for all listed release persons.
During the initial inspection, the refrigerator in the child care space did not have an operating thermometer.
The file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of a Tuberculosis test result being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The Tuberculosis test result on file for Staff #1 was dated 1/25/22.
“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.) | — | $70.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | — | $70.00 |
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 KCE Champions at Francis McClure Elementary School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Oct 30, 2025 (supervision): “The emergency plan presented for review at the time of inspection did not include details regarding continuity of operations. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 does not…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about KCE Champions at Francis McClure Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at KCE Champions at Francis McClure 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 KCE Champions at Francis McClure Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 26, 2024. 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 KCE Champions at Francis McClure Elementary School compare with other daycares in Allegheny County?
It is tied for #344 of 457 centers in Allegheny County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was KCE Champions at Francis McClure Elementary School last inspected?
Oct 30, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs KCE Champions at Francis McClure 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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