KCE Champions LLC at Hazleton Area High School

During the Renewal Inspection on 6/12/2026 and 6/26/2026, the FBI clearance on file for Staff #1 was observed to be issued from the Department of Education, which is not suitable for employment in a Dept. of Human Services Child Care program. In addition, the file for Staff #1 indicated that they have resided in the state of Florida during the previous 5 years, and the required out-of-state clearances were not on file. Staff #2 reported that Staff #1 had worked directly with the children earlier on 6/12/26 and on 6/19/26. Staff #3 was observed to be missing the following required by the CPSL: Pennsylvania child abuse clearance, National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance, and the completed disclosure statement. Staff #3 was observed working directly with children on 6/12/2026. Staff #4 did not have any of the four clearances required by the CPSL, or a completed disclosure statement on file. Staff #2 reported that Staff #4 was scheduled to work here directly with children later in the day on 6/26/2026.

The emergency plan provided during the renewal inspection conducted on 6/12/26 and 6/26/26 was for a different child care location, and not applicable to this location. The emergency plan for this particular location was not able to be provided during this inspection.

On 6/26/2026, Staff #2, the director reported that the facility does not currently have access to a refrigerator at this location. Certification Representative saw lunchboxes for the children in the library. Cert. Rep. opened two of the lunchboxes and observed Lunchables that require refrigeration in both lunchboxes.

On 6/26/2026, the files for Staff #3 and Staff #5 did not include verification of education and childcare experience prior to service at the facility. They were unable to be qualified for the positions they hold without this education and experience. Staff #3 was observed working with children on 6/12/2026. Staff #5 was observed working with children on 6/26/2026.

On 6/12/2026 and 6/26/2026, the agreement on file for Child #1 was not signed by the operator or the parent. The agreement on file for Child #2 was not signed by the parent. In addition, the record/emergency contact information form on file for Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for walking excursions.

On 6/12/2025 and 6/26/2026, the agreement on file for Child #1 and Child #2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week or the date on which the fee is to be paid.

On 6/12/2026 and 6/26/2026, the record/emergency contact information form on file for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work address or work telephone number and also did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

There were no emergency contact forms present for 12 out of the 14 children who were receiving care at the facility on 6/26/2026. It was reported by the director that they take the children on walking excursions and did not have the completed emergency contact forms available to take on these walks.

On 6/26/2026, 14 children were observed to be present at the facility. Staff #2, the director was only able to provide individual records for 2 of the 14 children that were present.

On 6/12/2026 and 6/26/2026, the record/emergency contact information form on file for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and also did contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. None of the other 12 children in attendance at the facility on 6/26/2026 had written permission for obtaining emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid procedures on file at the facility.

During the Renewal Inspection on 6/13/2025, Staff #1 had a volunteer Pennsylvania child abuse clearance on file, which is not suitable for employment purposes. Staff #1 was observed to have direct contact with children during the inspection. Staff #1 and Staff #2 also did not have a completed disclosure statement on file. See code sheet for date of hire.

During the Renewal Inspection on 6/13/2025, Staff #3 did not have access to paper copies or electronic access to the emergency contact information forms for the children enrolled at this facility; thus Rep. was unable to review the emergency contact information for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 after reviewing the agreements for summer care for these 5 children.

On 6/13/2025, Staff #2 only had one written, nonfamily reference on file. See LIS code sheet.