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KCE Champions LLC at Conewago Elementary School

2809 Hershey Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 · Dauphin County
Keystone STAR 1

KCE Champions LLC at Conewago Elementary School is a certified child care center in Elizabethtown, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 21 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 21). 8 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 7 centers in Elizabethtown and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#3 of 7 centers in Elizabethtown
2 Core-safety citations
19 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 21, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Aug 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 8
Emergency preparedness 5
Training & qualifications 3
Background checks 2
Building & playground safety 1
Food & feeding 1
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jan 21, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
There was no evidence on file that the operator sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality nor to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “To correct this non-compliance, copies of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates will be dropped off to the local municipality and county emergency management agency on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.”
Citation Jan 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
It was observed that the agreement forms of children #1, #2, and #3 did not include the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “To correct this non-compliance, the agreement forms of children # 1, #2, and # 3 were completed in full on January 23, 2026 to include the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Jan 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
It was observed that the emergency contact forms of child #1 and child #2 did not have the address of their physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “To correct this non-compliance, the emergency contact forms of child # 1 and child # 2 have completed addresses of their physicians and sources of medical care as of January 23, 2026.”
Citation Jan 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
It was observed that the emergency contact forms from children #1, #2, and #4 did not have signed consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “To correct this non-compliance, the emergency contact forms from children # 1, #2, and # 4 have signed consent for emergency medical care on January 23, 2026.”
Citation Jan 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
It was observed that the emergency contact forms of children #1 and #2 did not include their health insurance/MA insurance number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “To correct this non-compliance, the emergency contact forms from children # 1, #2 have been completed to include their health insurance/MA insurance number on January 23, 2026.”
Citation Jan 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
It was observed that the emergency contact forms of children #1 and #2 did not include the addresses of the release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “To correct this non-compliance, the emergency contact forms from children # 1, #2 have been completed to include the addresses of the release persons on January 23, 2026.”
Citation Jan 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
It was observed that the emergency contact form for child #4 did not have signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “To correct this non-compliance, the emergency contact forms for child # 4 has been completed to include the signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs on January 23, 2026.”
Citation Jan 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
It was observed that the emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, and #4 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “To correct this non-compliance, the emergency contact forms for children # 1, #2, and #4 has been completed to include the signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs on January 23, 2026.”
Core safety Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Continued non- compliance from SIN-00272356: It was observed that the file for staff person #2 that was sent on 8/22/25 did not contain evidence of a State Police clearance (request still pending for control and no 'disseminated on' date).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2025): “Manager sent correct copy of State Police Clerance to replace the incorrect one sent.”
Core safety Aug 22, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
It was observed that the file for staff person #2 that was sent on 8/22/25 did not contain evidence of a State Police clearance (request still pending for control and no 'disseminated on' date), Child Abuse clearance, DHS FBI clearance, nor an NSOR clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 27, 2025): “The proper certificate was located and scanned and delivered and then placed back in staff file. This documentation was printed before complete processing was done.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 22, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.27(c)
It was observed that the file for staff person #2 that was sent on 8/22/25 did not contain evidence of emergency plan training within their first 90 days of employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2025): “Emergency plan was reviewed and correction to update was made.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.31(f)
It was observed that the file for staff person #2 that was sent on 8/22/25 did not contain evidence of health and safety training within their first 90 days of employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2025): “Required Health and safety training was scanned and sent. And placed in staff file”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.32(a)
It was observed that the file for staff person #2 that was sent on 8/22/25 did not contain evidence of mandated reporter training within their first 90 days of employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2025): “The required training was scanned and delivered and placed in staff file”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 21, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.27(c)
Staff person #1 was hired in July 2024 and does not have evidence of emergency plan training on file. Emergency plan training is to be completed within 90 days of hire and then annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2025): “A Complete file was sent for review with all required documents.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
At time of initial inspection, a second staff file was not provided for the site.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 22, 2025): “A Complete file was sent for review with all required documents.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 11, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
A lidded trash can which is required for hazardous materials and biological waste was not present in the child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “Provider purchased a lidded trashcan for hazardous materials and biological waste to be used daily.”
Citation Aug 11, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Staff person #2 had record of emergency plan training on 5/13/24. Emergency plan training is to take place annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “Staff person #2 completed emergency plan training immediately with the site director.”
Citation Aug 11, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The refrigerator was not plugged in and there was not a thermometer present at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “Refrigerator was plugged in and left overnight to reach the proper temperature.”
Citation Aug 11, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)
The health assessment of staff person #1did not include a physical examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “Staff person #1 went to her primary care doctor to get health assessment filled out properly.”
Citation Aug 11, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
The evacuation route was not posted in the childcare space at time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “Provider secured evacuation plan from office and posted it.”
Citation Aug 11, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Staff person #2 had a hire date of 5/13/24 and did not have record of a staff evaluation on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “Staff person #2 received the evaluation the same day.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Feb 6, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Kce Champions LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00251025
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Common questions

Has KCE Champions LLC at Conewago Elementary School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 27, 2025 (background checks): “Continued non- compliance from SIN-00272356: It was observed that the file for staff person #2 that was sent on 8/22/25 did not contain evidence of a State Police clearance (request still pending for control and no…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about KCE Champions LLC at Conewago Elementary School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at KCE Champions LLC at Conewago 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 LLC at Conewago Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Feb 6, 2026. 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 LLC at Conewago Elementary School compare with other daycares in Elizabethtown?

It is #3 of 7 centers in Elizabethtown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was KCE Champions LLC at Conewago Elementary School last inspected?

Jan 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs KCE Champions LLC at Conewago Elementary School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kce Champions LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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