KCE Champions LLC at Ra Lutz Elementary School
KCE Champions LLC at Ra Lutz Elementary School is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 49 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (25 of 49). 21 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #87 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for staff person #1 did not contain documentation of application and fingerprinting for an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL
The certification representative observed children disposing of food wrappers, food waste, napkins, etc. into an unlidded trashcan following snack. Staff stated they did not have a lidded trashcan in the childcare space. There were bottles of cleaning products, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children" in the storage room off the childcare space. The door to the storage room was not locked and the toxics were not locked, making the toxics accessible to children.
The initial health assessment on file for Child #5, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days, is not signed or dated by the health care professional.
The file for Child #4, with an enrollment date more than 60 days ago, does not include the child's immunization record.
Prior to serving snack, it was observed that none of the children washed their hands before eating.
The file for staff person #1 does not include documentation of a health assessment, including a tuberculin skin test, being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).
The health assessment on file for Staff person #2 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The facility did not have the safety drop-off and pick-up procedure identifying safe vehicular and pedestrian routes around the facility in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
The file for Child #4, with an enrollment date more than 60 days ago, does not include the child's initial health assessment.
The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #3 are dated 9.23.24 and 10.7.25, more than 12 months apart.
Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 & Part 2; the training was completed on 12.23.25. Staff person #1 also did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR; the training was completed on 1.3.26.
The file for Staff person #2, who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience.
The file for Child #1 and #3 does not include a signed Agreement. The agreement on file for Child #2, #4, and #5 is not signed by the operator.
The agreement on file for Child #2, #4, and #5 does not include the services to be provided by the childcare facility.
The agreement on file for Child #2, #4, and #5 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include the name, address, or telephone number for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the work address and telephone number for the enrolling parent.
The file for Child #1 and #5 does not include written parental permission for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.
The current emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and #4 does not indicate if the child has any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The file for Child #1, #3, and #5 does not include written parental permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.
The Certificate of Compliance posted at the facility was expired; the current certificate was not posted. The facility did not have verification of providing the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
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The file for Child #1, whose file was reviewed at renewal on 1.17.25, reportedly disenrolled on 10.28.24; the disenrollment date was not included in the child's file.
The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff person #3 is not dated, making it invalid.
Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR.
The certification representative observed children disposing of food wrappers, food waste, napkins, etc. into an unlidded trashcan following snack. Staff stated they did not have a lidded trashcan in the childcare space. There were bottles of H2Orange Sanitizer cleaning products, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children" in the storage room off the childcare space. The door to the storage room was not locked and the toxics were not locked, making the toxics accessible to children.
The most recent training regarding the emergency plan on file for Staff person #1 is dated 10.31.23, more than 1 year ago.
The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The thermometer in the refrigerator where bottles of juice (Sunny D) are stored, which is to be refrigerated after opening, was not working.
The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #1 is dated 12.13.23, more than 1 year ago.
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.
The file for Staff person #2, who is classified as an aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.
The file for Staff person #1, who has a hire date more than 1 year ago does not include a staff evaluation.
The agreement on file for Child #1, #3, #4, #5 does not include the amount of the fee to be paid by the parent/guardian.
The agreement on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement on file for Child #4, #5 does not include the child's date of admission.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the name for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care. The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not include the name, address, or telephone number for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the address and telephone number for the enrolling parent's employment.
The file for Child #2, #4 does not include written parental permission for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.
The current emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not indicate if the child has any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the policy number for the medical insurance policy. The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not include the child's health insurance coverage and policy number for the child's health care benefits.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not include a complete name, address, and telephone number for the release persons.
Copies of the children's emergency contact forms were not in the childcare space or in the bag the staff take with them if going to the gymnasium or outside. The emergency contact forms are in the child files, which are not in the childcare space.
The file for Child #4 does not include written parental permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.
The file for Staff person #2 does not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in childcare.
The Certificate of Compliance posted at the facility was expired; the current certificate was not posted.
The file for staff #1 contained a disclosure statement that was not dated.
The facility lacked documentation of fire drills conducted prior to 4/10/24. The facility began operating 1/08/24. The fire drill log is now current.
The agreements for child #2 and child #3 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.
The emergency contact forms and agreements for children #1, #2, and #3 have not been reviewed, signed, and dated by the parents in over 6 months. All documents were last signed in August 2023.
“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.) | — | $50.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | — | $50.00 |
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 Ra Lutz Elementary School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 14, 2026 (background checks): “The file for staff person #1 did not contain documentation of application and fingerprinting for an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL” 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 Ra Lutz Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at KCE Champions LLC at Ra Lutz 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 Ra Lutz Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 12, 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 Ra Lutz Elementary School compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #87 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was KCE Champions LLC at Ra Lutz Elementary School last inspected?
Jan 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs KCE Champions LLC at Ra Lutz Elementary School?
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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