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KCE Champions LLC at Curtisville Primary Center

1715 Saxonburg Blvd, Tarentum, PA 15084 · Allegheny County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 82% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#3 of 5 centers in Tarentum
7 Core-safety citations
48 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
55 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 24, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 29, 2024 · 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 21
Training & qualifications 9
Building & playground safety 8
Emergency preparedness 5
Background checks 3
Health & medication 3
Staff ratios 2
Supervision 2
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Oct 24, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2025): “Staff #1 completed the NSOR Certificate and received the new certificate on October 20th.”
Citation Oct 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2025): “On November 16th staff locked the cabinet securely so that children would no longer have access to cleaners. All Champions cabinets containing items marked (to keep out of reach of children) will remain locked when children are present at the center. Staff will regularly check the cabinet locks…”
Citation Oct 24, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2025): “On October 30th, Staff Person #1 paregistryonlinecourses and completed the DHS Fire Safety 2025 training course. Staff Person #1 will ensure that all staff have completed this training within the last 12 months. Staff will complete the fire safety training before it expires.”
Citation Oct 24, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2025): “Staff Person #2 logged onto Penn State Extension on Better Kid Care and completed the PA Required Health and Safety for Family Child Care Part 1 and Part 2.”
Citation Oct 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The file for Child #2 lacked an agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “On November 15th, staff member #1printed the child's enrollment agreement and had their parent sign and date it. Staff member #1 also signed and dated the document.”
Citation Oct 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
The file for Child #4 was observed to contain an original agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2025): “On November 15th, the parent of Child #4 was provided the original copy of the enrollment agreement and a copy was filed by staff #1 at the center in the child's file.”
Citation Oct 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked the policy number for the child's health insurance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “On November 15th, the parent of Child #4 provided the policy number for the child's health insurance and this information was added to the child's emergency contact form.”
Citation Oct 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “The parents of Child#1, 2, and 3 reviewed their emergency contact form and signed and dated the document.”
Core safety Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Starting on 7/15/25, if more than one child is present at the center, there will be two staff members present inside the facility.”
Follow-up Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “on 7/15/25 Staff # arrived at 1pm to supervise all center staff that did not have a qualifying CPR/First Aid Certification. Staff #1 and #2 were unaware that newly obtained CPR/First Aid Certification was not approved with a PQAS instructor. Staff #1 obtained a new CPR/First Aid Certification on…”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
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Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Staff person #2 will be supervised by center staff members that have a PQAS approved First Aid/CPR training certification. Staff #2 will be scheduled to obtain a PQAS approved First Aid/CPR training at a later date.”
Core safety Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “As of 7.2.25 Staff Person #4, 5, and 6 will not return to the center until this signed disclosure statement is obtained and provided to Staff #1.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “On 7.2.25 all electrical outlets in the cafeteria and bathrooms were installed with a receptacle cover, pictures of the covers were sent to the DHS representative on 7.2.25. Any extension cord that has outlets not being used are covered as well.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “All hand sanitizers belonging to Champions, were placed in Champions locked cabinets on 7.1.25 during the inspection. The School Janitorial cabinet in the cafeteria has a broken lock that school staff have not repaired. Staff #1 installed a child lock on the school cabinet on 7.2.25 and made sure…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “On 7.2.25, Staff #1 has acquired a cooler that is able to be locked and Staff carry the key on their person at all times. The cooler contains the center first aid bag and can be brought inside the center or outside at the play area because it has rolling wheels. When staff is not actively using the…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit was missing tweezers and soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “As of 7.2.25, Staff #1 purchased a new set of tweezers and liquid soap and included it in the first aid kit.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
A lidded waste receptacle was missing from the Boys and Girls Restrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “On 7.2.25 Staff #1 purchased clean, lidded waste receptacles and placed them in required areas in both boys and girls bathrooms. Pictures of these were sent to the DHS representative via text on 7.2.25.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “On 7.1.25 at the time of inspection the first aid bag including EPI Pens were placed in a locked Champions cabinet.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “Staff #5 and #6 are not to return to the center for work until these initial health assessments and tuberculosis screenings are obtained. As of 7.2.25 these staff have not returned to the center.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “All child lunch boxes were placed in the refrigerator for the remainder of the day, when not being used by a child.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “An electronic record of the fire drills for the center was submitted to the DHS representative via email on 7.2.25. The fire drill logs are on page 29 and 30 of the Emergency Binder Plan that was submitted. Fire Drill Logs were for each drill were also txt messaged to the DHS representative on…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
40 square feet wall-to-wall 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “As of 7.10.25, there will be no pre-K aged children at the center at all, during summer or school year.”
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “Staff person #1 was supervised by Staff person #3 on 7.2.25 because he has a qualifying First Aid and CPR training. Staff person #1 obtained First Aid/CPR Training for pediatric and adult on 7.2.25 that evening through a qualifying provider. Staff person #2 obtained CPR First Aid/CPR Training for…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “Staff Person #2 has completed First Aid CPR Training for Pediatrics on 7.5.25.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The files submitted for Staff Persons #5 and #6 lacked verification of education and experience to qualify them for a position at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “Staff Person #5 has not worked at the center starting 7.2.25 and will not be returning to the center until she provided verification of education and experience to qualify them for a position at the facility. Staff #6 has not worked at the center starting 7.1.25 and will not be returning to the…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “Staff #4 is required to provide this verification of child care experience before returning to the center as a Director. Staff #4 is scheduled to return to the center on 7.7.25 only after this is provided to Staff #1.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
The emergency contact forms were not present for 5 of the 6 children receiving care in the cafeteria child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “Staff #1 was unable to access child emergency contact forms via the site laptop due to a Champions Network issue, called ZScaler software. On 7.2.25, Staff #1 called Champions IT services and had them remotely uninstall ZScaler and install the appropriate network software. Emergency contact forms…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “Staff #5 has not returned to the center starting 7.3.25. She will be required to submit two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to her suitability to serve as a facility person, if she plans on returning to the center as a worker. Staff #1 is awaiting her response.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The signed disclosure statements on file for Staff Person's #2 and #3 lacked a date of signature.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “A date will be added to the signed disclosure statements for Staff #3. Staff #2 no longer works at the center.”
Core safety Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “Starting 12/11/24, all children are and will continue to be, accompanied by a qualifying staff member(s) at all times, within the childcare facility, bathrooms, and bus. Staff are physically present with all children at all times to ensure compliance with the required staff child ratio.”
Core safety Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “All children will be supervised by a qualifying staff member at all times, at the childcare facility, and during physical transitions to the bathroom/bus/outside play area. They will be physically accompanied by this staff member(s).”
Core safety Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “Director has arranged for all children and staff to accompany the young school age child to the bus in the morning. A staff person will be physically present with children in their assigned group at all times.”
Citation Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “The janitorial staff at the school will be asked to install a child safety lock on their storage cabinet (containing cleaning products). The cabinet will be locked while children are in the program.”
Citation Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 23, 2024): “Staff #2 is no longer working for the program or the center.”
Citation Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
The written notification of safe routes was not posted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “The written notification of safe routes will be posted on the parent information board at the center.”
Citation Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
The facility has not conducted a fire drill at this time. The facility has been in operation for more than 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “A fire drill will be conducted every 60 days and documented.”
Citation Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
A copy of the current insurance policy was not on file at the facility at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “A hard copy of the current insurance policy will be put in the licensing binder.”
Citation Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
No more than 50% aides 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “Staff person #2 is no longer working at the center. Staff member #3 will provide additional documentation”
Citation Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan/Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “A written plan of daily activities and routines (center schedule) will be posted on the parent information board.”
Citation Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “The agreements on file for Children #2 will have the fee amount per week and date the fee is due to be paid each week.”
Citation Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “The agreements on file for Children #2 will have the fee amount per week and date the fee is due to be paid each week.”
Citation Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
The agreement form on file for Child #4 lacked a date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “The agreement form on file for Child #4 will have a date added for admission.”
Citation Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
The files for Children #2, #4 and #5 were observed to contain an original agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “Child #2, 4, and 5's original agreements will be received by parents and a copy will be retained in the child files. The files will contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator.”
Citation Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked who should be contacted in an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “The emergency contact form for Child #3 will have an emergency contact/contacts added to the document.”
Citation Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “The emergency contact form for Child #3 will have a work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent added to the document.”
Citation Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact forms for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 lacked the addresses for the release persons listed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “Addresses for the release persons on the emergency contact forms for Children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 will be added.”
Citation Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
The written emergency transportation plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “The emergency transportation plan will be posted on the parent information board.”
Citation Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 lacked signed parental consent for obtaining emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “A parent signature will be added to the emergency contact form on file for Child #2 by the parent, consenting for obtaining emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid.”
Citation Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Building Codes 55 Pa. Code §3270.15(b)
The occupancy permit was not posted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “Attach a hard copy of the occupancy permit and post it on the parent information board.”
Citation Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “Information as to how parents may access the applicable regulations and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional office will be posted on the parent information board.”
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2024): “A Family Communication Plan has now been added to the Emergency Plan Binder. An Example email and text notification message has been added as well.”
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
The emergency plan on file lacked information regarding the facility's accommodations for shelter in place and lock down procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2024): “A Shelter in Place and Lock-down Procedure have now been added to the Emergency Plan Binder giving site specific instructions. See attachment 1.1 and 1.2”
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2024): “The emergency plan has been submitted to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency via email delivery. A copy of this email has been added.”
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2024): “Documentation of experience for Staff Person #2 has been requested from the Staff person.”
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2024): “A current Health Report has been added to the staff member's file onsite including the findings of their most recent health assessment (including TB test results).”
Citation Aug 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked one of their two written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2024): “A letter of reference has been added to Staff #1's file onsite.”

“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 29, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Feb 11, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Kce Champions LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00251012
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Common questions

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.

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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