KCE Champions at Heights Terrace Elementary
KCE Champions at Heights Terrace Elementary is a certified child care center in Hazleton, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 19 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (5 of 19). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 10 centers in Hazleton and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/6/2026 observed that the facility's local traffic safety letter was last updated on 1/11/2024.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 observed staff person #1 and #2 were observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and #2 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration dates of 3/1/2025 and 12/20/2024.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 observed staff person #1's health assessment is not within the 24 month time frame. The last health assessment is dated 3/8/2023. Observed staff person #2's health assessment is not within the 24 month time frame. The last health assessment is dated 12/20/2022.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 observed staff person #1's certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) expired on 3/1/2025. Observed staff person #2's certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) expired on 12/20/2024.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 observed child #1, #2 and #3's financial agreement did not include the services to be provided to the family and the child.
The health assessments on file for children 1, 2, and 3 were received more than 60 days after the child's first date of attendance. Child # 1 started on 9/5/23, and their initial health assessment is dated 11/17/23. Child # 2 started on 9/11/23 and their initial health assessment is dated 11/16/23. Child # 3 started on 8/28/23 and their initial health assessment is dated 12/4/23.
There is no proof of childcare experience prior to service at the facility on file for staff person # 1 to qualify for their position as director.
Staff # 2 and 3 were hired as assistant group supervisors. There is no proof of childcare experience prior to service at the facility in their files.
The disclosure statements on file for staff persons # 1, 2, and 3 do not have a witness signature, therefore, they are not valid.
There is no evidence on file that staff persons # 1, 2, and 3 (see code sheet for DOH) signed received training on the facility's emergency plan procedures within 90 days of their hire as required.
The health assessment on file for child # 2 does not include a review of the child's health history or a list of the child's allergies, if any.
The health report of file for child # 2 does not include a list of the child's current medications or an assessment of acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.
Child # 1 was enrolled more than 60 days, there is no initial health assessment on file.
Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10 Hour Health and Safety.
The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 does not have the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact forms on file for children # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 do not have addresses for all listed release persons.
The certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents. There was no information on how to contact the regional office of access the regulations available to parents.
The FBI clearance on file for staff person # 1 is dated 2/18/22, therefore no longer valid. The State Police clearance on file for staff person # 1 is not complete.
There is no soap in the first aid kit at the facility.
“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.) | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $28.00 | $28.00 |
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 Heights Terrace Elementary 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 Mar 14, 2025 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 observed staff person #1 and #2 were observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and #2 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about KCE Champions at Heights Terrace Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at KCE Champions at Heights Terrace Elementary 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 Heights Terrace Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 30, 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 KCE Champions at Heights Terrace Elementary compare with other daycares in Hazleton?
It is #7 of 10 centers in Hazleton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was KCE Champions at Heights Terrace Elementary last inspected?
Mar 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does KCE Champions at Heights Terrace Elementary cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $28.00 for young school-age, $28.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs KCE Champions at Heights Terrace 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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