KCE Champions LLC at Curtisville Primary Center
KCE Champions LLC at Curtisville Primary Center is a certified child care center in Tarentum, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 55 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (21 of 55). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 5 centers in Tarentum and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The updates to the NSOR Certificates on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between certificates dated 8.27.20 and 10.20.25.
The lock on one of the storage cabinets was observed to be disengaged allowing access to a Radiance Multi Purpose Cleaner. The Cleaner was labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children. Per announcement C-24-02, All DHS certified child care programs providing care exclusively to school-age children must maintain compliance with the requirements for the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous material and biological contaminants in accordance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(viii).
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked current fire safety training that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent training on file was completed on 2.24.24.
The facility did not provide verification that Staff Person #2 had completed the required Health and Safety Training within 90 days from their date of hire. The health and safety trainings submitted were completed 349 days after starting at the facility.
The file for Child #2 lacked an agreement.
The file for Child #4 was observed to contain an original agreement form.
The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked the policy number for the child's health insurance.
The emergency contact forms for Children #1, #2 and #3 lacked verification that the parent had reviewed the emergency contact form within the last 6 months. The emergency contact forms were all dated September 2024.
At approximately 9:36am Staff Person #1 was observed to be caring for a group of 5 young school age children in the outside play space area. Staff Person #2 was observed in their vehicle. Upon discussion Staff Person #2 is scheduled to arrive at 9:30am. Prior to this arrival Staff Person #1 is the only Staff Person present at the facility. A second facility person is not present. It was also reported that at the end of the day a Staff Person is also alone and caring for more than 1 child without a second facility person.
Staff Person's #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for 5 young school age children. The Pediatric First Aid and CPR training that was completed by Staff Person #1 and #2 to correct a prior violation was not acceptable as it was not in an approved curriculum with a PQAS instructor. Without the approved training Staff Person's #1 and #2 are required to be supervised. SECOND CITATION. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7.1.25.
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The Pediatric First Aid and CPR training completed by Staff Person #2 to correct a prior violation, was not completed in an approved curriculum with a PQAS instructor. Staff Person #2 has exceeded 90 days of employment at the facility. SECOND CITATON. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7.1.25.
The files submitted for Staff Persons #4, #5 and #6 lacked a signed disclosure statement. The file submitted for Staff Person #4, who was identified as an afternoon director, also lacked a complete PA State Police Clearance. A Director may not be hired provisionally. The file submitted for Staff Person #5 lacked verification that they had received a complete PA State Police or FBI Background Check, a PA Child Abuse Clearance and NSOR Certificate prior to starting at the facility. The file also lacked a request for their PA State Police or FBI Background check prior to starting. The PA State Police and PA Child Abuse Clearances on file were dated 4 days after starting at the facility. The file submitted for Staff Person #5 lacked a complete FBI Background Check and NSOR Certificate. The file for Staff Person #5 also lacked required out of state clearances for the State that they are currently a resident of. Staff Person #5 reported only visiting family in Pennsylvania for the summer and they are not a resident of the state. The file submitted for Staff Person #6 lacked a completed PA Child Abuse and NSOR Certificate prior to starting at the facility. The file submitted for Staff…
In the cafeteria child care space a total of 9 electrical outlets were observed to be missing protective receptacle covers. An outlet in the boy's restroom was also observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. Preschool age children were observed to be receiving care in the space.
A bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on a shelf next to the stage. An unlocked cabinet was observed next to the kitchen area to contain a bottle of hand sanitizer on the bottom shelf and other cleaning and disinfecting items on the top shelf. A shelfing unit was observed next to the unlocked cabinet to contain several bottles of hand sanitizer. All the items could be accessible to children, which included Preschoolers, receiving care in the space.
An open bookbag, containing the first aid kit, was observed on the floor near the entrance to the cafeteria child care space. This allowed for the first aid kit to be accessible to children, including preschoolers, receiving care in the child care space.
The first aid kit was missing tweezers and soap.
A lidded waste receptacle was missing from the Boys and Girls Restrooms.
An open bookbag was observed on the floor near the entrance to the cafeteria child care space to contain two EpiPens. The EpiPens were accessible to children, including preschoolers, receiving care in the child care space.
The files submitted for Staff Persons #5 and #6 lacked an initial health assessment and tuberculosis screening within 12 months prior to starting at the facility.
Two unrefrigerated lunch boxes were observed in the children's baskets to contain potentially hazardous foods brought from home. These potentially hazardous foods included chicken, yogurt and a cheese stick.
A written record of fire drills was not available for review at the time of unannounced inspection. A copy of the fire drill log was not submitted as requested.
At the time of an unannounced inspection on July 1, 2025, it was observed that the facility was no longer providing care to School Age only children. Two children, who were determined to be of Preschool Age were observed to be receiving care in the school building. The space is required to be measured when care is provided to Preschool age children.
Staff person #1, #2 and #5 were observed to be caring for children in the cafeteria classroom. Staff person #1, #2 and #5 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 2.28.2025 for Staff Person #1. Staff Persons #2 reported they have not completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR to allow them to supervise another Staff Person. Staff Person #5 also reported they did not have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR, Mandated Reporter Training, or the required Health and Safety trainings that would allow them to supervise another Staff Person.
Staff Person #2 reported that they have not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. The Pediatric First Aid and CPR training submitted for Staff Person #3 was not completed within 90 days of starting at the facility. The submitted training was completed 138 days after starting at the facility.
The files submitted for Staff Persons #5 and #6 lacked verification of education and experience to qualify them for a position at the facility.
The file submitted for Staff Person #4, who was identified as an Afternoon Director, lacked verification of one year of experience (1250 hours) to qualify them for this position
The emergency contact forms were not present for 5 of the 6 children receiving care in the cafeteria child care space.
The file submitted for Staff Person #5 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
The signed disclosure statements on file for Staff Person's #2 and #3 lacked a date of signature.
A young school ager was observed to leave the classroom without a staff person present. It was reported by Staff Person #4 that the child left to take a bus to another school. A staff person was not present with the child during this transition to ensure the child remained in the staff:child ratio until they boarded the school bus.
A young school ager was observed to leave the classroom without a staff person present. It was reported by Staff Person #4 that the child left to take a bus to another school. A staff person was not present with the child during this transition to provide supervision of the child until they boarded the school bus.
A young school ager was observed to leave the classroom without a staff person present. It was reported by Staff Person #4 that the child left to take a bus to another school. A staff person was not physically present with the child during this transition to provide supervision of the child until they boarded the school bus.
An unlocked cabinet containing toxic cleaning products, including bleach bottles and disinfectant sprays and wipes, was observed in the child care space. The toxic cleaning products were accessible to the young school age children receiving care in the space.
The health assessment and tuberculosis screening on file for Staff Person #2 was completed in excess of 12 months prior to starting in a child care taking position.
The written notification of safe routes was not posted at the facility.
The facility has not conducted a fire drill at this time. The facility has been in operation for more than 60 days.
A copy of the current insurance policy was not on file at the facility at the time of the inspection.
There are currently 4 staff employed at the facility. Staff Person's #1, #2 and #3 were identified as Aides. This brought the percentage of Aides to 75%. The facility only has one staff person who is qualified to be alone with children.
A written plan of daily activities and routines was not available for review at the time of the inspection. The written plan was not posted in the group space.
The agreements on file for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 lacked an operator signature. The agreement for Child #1 also lacked a signature of the parent.
The agreements on file for Children #2 and #4 at the time of the renewal inspection lacked information to include the fee amount and the date the fee is to be paid.
The agreement form on file for Child #4 lacked a date of admission.
The files for Children #2, #4 and #5 were observed to contain an original agreement.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked who should be contacted in an emergency.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact forms for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 lacked the addresses for the release persons listed.
The written emergency transportation plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 lacked signed parental consent for obtaining emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid.
The occupancy permit was not posted at the facility.
The information as to how parents may access the applicable regulations and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional office were not posted at the facility.
The emergency plan on file lacked the method for a facility person to contact parents to notify them an emergency situation has arisen. The emergency plan also lacked information to the method to inform them that the situation has ended and how they can safely be reunited with their children.
The emergency plan on file lacked information regarding the facility's accommodations for shelter in place and lock down procedures.
Verification that the emergency plan has been submitted to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency was not on file at the time of the inspection.
The file for Staff Person #2, who is listed as the second staff person, lacked verification of 2 years' experience prior to starting to qualify them as an Assistant Group Supervisor. The second staff person must meet a minimum qualification of an Assistant Group Supervisor.
The file for Staff Person #2 lacked an initial health assessment and tuberculosis screening that had been completed within 12 months prior to starting at the facility. The submitted health assessment and tuberculosis screening were completed in March 2023.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked one of their two written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person.
“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.
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Has KCE Champions LLC at Curtisville Primary Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 24, 2025 (background checks): “The updates to the NSOR Certificates on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between certificates dated 8.27.20 and 10.20.25.” 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 Curtisville Primary Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at KCE Champions LLC at Curtisville Primary Center 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 Curtisville Primary Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 11, 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 LLC at Curtisville Primary Center compare with other daycares in Tarentum?
It is #3 of 5 centers in Tarentum by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was KCE Champions LLC at Curtisville Primary Center last inspected?
Oct 24, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs KCE Champions LLC at Curtisville Primary Center?
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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