KCE Champions LLC at Hazle TWP ELC
KCE Champions LLC at Hazle TWP ELC is a certified child care center in Hazle Township, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 42 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 42). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 9 centers in Hazle Township and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR from a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum with a PQAS approved instructor. The most recent Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification on file for Staff person #2 expired on 12/13/2025.
On 1/23/2026, Staff #3 did not have a completed disclosure statement on file. See LIS code sheet.
On 1/23/2026, the most recent health assessment on file for Staff #2 was dated 12/14/2023.
On 1/23/2026, Staff persons #1 and #3 had not completed professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days of hire. The most recent Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification on file for Staff person #2 expired on 12/13/2025. See LIS code sheet
On 1/23/2026, Staff #2 did not have documentation on file that they have completed fire safety training within the previous 12 months. See LIS code sheet.
On 1/23/2026, Staff #2 did not have verification on file of completion of 12 hours of childcare training during the training year of 1/2/2025 to 1/2/2026. It was later discovered that Staff #2 only completed 1.5 hours of childcare training from 1/2/2025 to 1/2/2026.
During the entirety of the Renewal Inspection on 1/8/2026 and on 1/23/2026, Staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to be the only staff persons or facility persons present in the facility. A paperwork review was completed during the visit on 1/23/2026, it was discovered that neither Staff #1 or #2 have current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques. There were 11 children in care on 1/8/2026 and 17 children in care on 1/23/2026.
On 10/1/2025, Staff #1 did not have a completed disclosure statement on file. See LIS code sheet.
On 10/1/2025, Staff #1 did not have a health assessment on file conducted within the previous 12 months. The tuberculosis screening on file for Staff #1 was dated 8/28/2025. This was after the first date of initial employment. See LIS code sheet.
During an unannounced inspection on 10/1/2025, the facility did not have any documentation on file to show that an emergency drill has been conducted within the previous 12 months.
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During an unannounced inspection on 10/1/2025, the updated fire drill log was not on file at the facility to show that fire drills are being conducted at least once every 60 days.
During an unannounced inspection on 10/1/2025, Staff #1 identified themself as the director. The review of the file showed that Staff #1 has Bachelor of Humanities degree in English. A review of the transcript showed that Staff #1 only has 27 credits in the Human Services field Staff #1 also only had 1122 hours of verified experience with children on file. This equates to less than 1 year of experience.
During the Renewal Inspection on 1/15/2025, Staff #2 did not have the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file. See LIS code sheet.
During the Renewal Inspection on 1/15/2025, Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not have an initial health report on file. See LIS code sheet.
On 1/15/2025, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not have documentation on file that they have completed fire safety training within the previous 12 months. See LIS code sheet.
During the Renewal Inspection on 1/15/2025, Staff #3 did not have verification on file of completion of the required pre-service health and safety training. See LIS code sheet.
Staff #2 does not have verification on file that they have completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). On 1/15/2025, the mandated reporter training that was on file for Staff #2 did not show the date that the training was completed. In addition, the name on the training certificate for Staff #2 was handwritten.
On 1/15/2025, the agreements on file for Child #1 and Child #3 were not signed by the operator. See LIS code sheet.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of child files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of enrollment of the children. Child files #2, #4 and #5 did not contain a health report or immunization record.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of child files was conducted. Child files #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not contain an agreement form that was signed by the operator.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Child files #2 and #4 did not contain the name, address and phone number of the child's physician or a source of medical care. Child file # 5 was missing the phone number of the child's physician or a source of medical care.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Child files #1, #2 and #3 did not contain the enrolling parents work address or phone number. Child file #4 did not contain the enrolling parents work phone number.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/29/23. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) and was working unsupervised: pediatric first aid/CPR and health safety topics. This documentation was request but not provided for review at the renewal inspection. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 11/7/23. A verification inspection occurred at the facility on 11/13/23 and at that time the following was not corrected: Staff person # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) and was working unsupervised: pediatric first aid/CPR and health safety topics.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/29/23. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff # 1 was hired incorrectly per the CPSL. Staff # 1 did not apply for clearances at the time of hire. Staff # 1 did not obtain a state police clearance until 12/5/22, a child abuse clearance until 12/6/22, the FBI clearance until 12/12/22 and the NSOR clearance until 1/5/23. Staff # 2 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire. Staff # 2 did not apply for a state police clearance, child abuse clearance or an NSOR clearance at the time of hire and these clearances were not in the file at the time of this inspection. Staff # 2 also did not apply for the FBI clearance until 1/9/23. Staff # 2 was working at the facility after the 45-day provisional hire period and was also observed working unsupervised with children. An acceptable plan of correction was received 11/7/23. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 11/13/23 and the following items were not corrected: Staff # 3 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire as per the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The file of Staff # 3 did not contain a signed and dated disclosure…
A verification visit occurred at the facility on 11/13/23. The file of Child # 1 was reviewed. See the code sheet for the enrollment date. The file of Child # 1 did not contain a health report and has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 9/29/23. A review of the facility's paperwork was conducted. At the time of this inspection, a copy of the facility's written notification of safe routes was requested for review including documentation that this document was sent to the local traffic safety authorities and the facility was unable to provide the requested information. This document was also not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 11/7/23. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 11/13/23 and the following was not corrected: The facility was unable to provide documentation that written notification of safe routes was sent to the local traffic safety authorities.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) and was working unsupervised: pediatric first aid/CPR and health safety topics. This documentation was request but not provided for review at the renewal inspection.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff # 1 was hired incorrectly per the CPSL. Staff # 1 did not apply for clearances at the time of hire. Staff # 1 did not obtain a state police clearance until 12/5/22, a child abuse clearance until 12/6/22, the FBI clearance until 12/12/22 and the NSOR clearance until 1/5/23. Staff # 2 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire. Staff # 2 did not apply for a state police clearance, child abuse clearance or an NSOR clearance at the time of hire and these clearances were not in the file at the time of this inspection. Staff # 2 also did not apply for the FBI clearance until 1/9/23. Staff # 2 was working at the facility after the 45-day provisional hire period and was also observed working unsupervised with children.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff # 2 only qualified as an aide and Staff # 2 was observed working unsupervised with children.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. At the time of this inspection, documentation was requested but was not provided indicating that Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 reviewed the facility's emergency plan.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The refrigerator did not contain a thermometer.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff # 1 did not receive a health assessment until 12/28/22. Staff # 2 did not receive a health assessment until 1/30/23.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff # 1 did not obtain a tuberculosis screening until 12/7/22. Staff # 2 did not obtain a tuberculosis screening until 1/30/23.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's paperwork was conducted. At the time of this inspection, a copy of the facility's written notification of safe routes was requested for review including documentation that this document was sent to the local traffic safety authorities and the facility was unable to provide the requested information. This document was also not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR and health safety topics. This documentation was request but not provided for review at the renewal inspection.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of enrollment. The file of Child # 3 did not contain an agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of enrollment. The agreement forms of Child # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 5 and # 6 did not contain the specify the child's arrival and departure times.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of enrollment. The file of Child # 3 did not contain emergency contact information.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of enrollment. Child file # 5 and # 6 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of enrollment. Child file # 1, # 5 or # 6 did not contain health insurance coverage or the policy number.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Child file # 5 and # 6 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. The director indicated that children go on walks including Child # 5 and # 6. Child file # 5 and # 6 did not contain written consent for these children to go on walks.
“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.) | $56.25 | $29.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $56.25 | $29.00 |
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 LLC at Hazle TWP ELC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Jan 8, 2026 (supervision): “Staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid…” 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 Hazle TWP ELC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at KCE Champions LLC at Hazle TWP ELC 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 Hazle TWP ELC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 19, 2024. 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 Hazle TWP ELC compare with other daycares in Hazle Township?
It is #9 of 9 centers in Hazle Township by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was KCE Champions LLC at Hazle TWP ELC last inspected?
Jan 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does KCE Champions LLC at Hazle TWP ELC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $56.25 for young school-age, $56.25 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs KCE Champions LLC at Hazle TWP ELC?
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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