KCE Champions at Green Valley Elementary School
KCE Champions at Green Valley Elementary School is a certified child care center in Reading, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 43 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 43). 15 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 #48 of 84 centers in Reading and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During an unannounced inspection on 5/19/26, there were 20 children in attendance at 7:40am and three staff. The staff did not have specific children assigned to them.
There was no documentation of emergency plan training for staff #2 (see code sheet for start date).
During an unannounced inspection on 5/19/26, a review of the fire drill log showed a drill conducted on 1/7/26 and the next one of 3/10/26, a gap of greater than 60 days.
There was no documentation to qualify staff #2 and staff #3 for at least an Assistant Group Supervisor position to be left alone with children.
During an unannounced inspection on 5/19/26, there was no file onsite for child #1, who was in attendance at the facility.
There was only 1 nonfamily reference on file for staff #1. There were 2 references on file for staff #3, however, one was from the father of staff #3.
During the renewal inspection on 11/12/25, staff #1 was unsupervised with children and did not have pediatric first aid and CPR or sufficient documentation of the required health and safety training. The one hour update was missing.
There was no documentation of emergency plan training in the previous year for staff #2 and staff #3. The most recent training on file for staff #2 was dated 7/22/24. The most recent training on file for staff #3 was dated 8/26/24.
There was no health assessment or TB screening on file for staff #2.
There was no documentation of an emergency drill conducted in the previous year.
The most recent fire safety training for staff #2 was dated 7/23/24.
There was no documentation of a staff evaluation in the previous year for staff #2 and staff #3.
There was no documentation of 2 years of experience with children to qualify staff #1 for the identified assistant group supervisor position.
There was no health insurance information for child #1.
There was no documentation of 12 hours of training on file for staff #2.
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During an unannounced inspection on 7/2/25, Staff person #1 had an NSOR certificate dated 6/26/25, which was after the start date (see code sheet for start date) and is not in compliance with provisional hiring requirements. Staff #2 had an NSOR certificate dated 6/13/25, which was after the start date (see code sheet for start date) and is not in compliance with provisional hiring requirements. Staff #3 had an NSOR certificate dated 3/7/25, which was after the start date (see code sheet for start date) and is not in compliance with provisional hiring requirements. Staff #4 did not have FBI clearance or documentation of the fingerprinting being done which is not in compliance with provisional hiring requirements.
The health assessment for staff #2 was dated 5/16/24 which is greater than 12 months prior to start date (see code sheet for start date).
There was no documentation of 1 year of experience to qualify staff #3 for the director position.
There was no documentation to qualify staff #2 for a child care position.
There was insufficient documentation to qualify staff #1 and staff #4 for an assistant group supervisor position. Staff #1 did not have documentation of a high school diploma. Staff #4 had a BS degree in an unknown field and no experience documented.
Staff #1 and #2 did not have any written, nonfamily references on file.
During an unannounced inspection on 6/18/25, staff #2 and #4 were in the storage room/office with the door closed leaving staff #3 alone in the room with 33 young and older school age children.
During an unannounced inspection on 6/18/25, staff were not able to identify their primary care groups. Staff #3 stated that they did not have primary care groups.
During an unannounced inspection on 6/18/25, the letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures that was provided to certification did not include information on lockdown or accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions or children with special needs. Previously, the program stated that they had no children with chronic medical conditions or special needs, however, rescue inhalers were observed on site indicating children with chronic medical conditions.
There was Albuterol on site for child #1 with a discard date of 1/7/25.
During an unannounced inspection on 6/18/25, the most recent fire drill recorded was 12/10/24.
Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training, and Pediatric 1st Aid and Pediatric CPR.
Staff #1 did not have state police clearance, and had a Dept of Ed FBI clearance, which is not acceptable. Staff #1 cannot be hired provisionally.
A child was observed throwing a used tissue away in an unlidded trash can. There were no lidded trash cans available in the child care space.
There was no documentation that staff person #1, #2, #3 had been trained in the emergency plan.
There was no thermometer in the refrigerator that was reported to be used for children's snacks.
The health assessment for staff #1 did not include the physician's signature.
The health assessment for staff #1 did not include an exam for communicable disease or information on medical problems that may threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
The only recorded fire drill was 11/15/24, which was greater than 60 days after the first day of care at the facility.
There was no health assessment or immunization report on file for child #2 and #5 (see code sheet for start date).
The facility's policy on shaken baby/abusive head trauma/child maltreatment did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
There was no documentation of qualifications on file for staff #3.
Parents do not receive information in writing about the facility's supervision policies or pick up arrangements.
The agreements were not signed by the operator.
The emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
The emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3, and #5 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The certificate of compliance was not posted.
“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.) | $45.00 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $30.00 |
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 Green Valley 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 May 19, 2026 (supervision): “During an unannounced inspection on 5/19/26, there were 20 children in attendance at 7:40am and three staff. The staff did not have specific children assigned to them.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about KCE Champions at Green Valley Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at KCE Champions at Green Valley 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 Green Valley Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 10, 2025. 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 Green Valley Elementary School compare with other daycares in Reading?
It is tied for #48 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was KCE Champions at Green Valley Elementary School last inspected?
May 19, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does KCE Champions at Green Valley Elementary School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $45.00 for young school-age, $45.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs KCE Champions at Green Valley 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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