KCE Champions LLC at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic
KCE Champions LLC at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic is a certified child care center in Gettysburg, PA, with capacity for 75 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 10 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 10). All 10 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 9 centers in Gettysburg and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Upon inspection of each physical site childcare space, it was found that the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by each telephone in the school-aged, PreK, Over-flow and Library/SA spaces.
Upon inspection of each physical site childcare space, it was found that a first aid kit was missing from the school-aged, PreK and Over-flow childcare spaces.
Upon inspection of each physical site childcare space, it was found that the first aid kit located in the Library/SA childcare space was missing soap & tweezers.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the specific date of admission for Child #1 - Child #6 was missing from the admission agreement paperwork.
Upon inspection of each physical site childcare space, it was found that the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency were not displayed conspicuously in every childcare space.
The file of facility person #1 does not contain a completed NSOR verification. Further, the file for facility person #1 contained a PA State Police volunteer clearance dated 10.1.24 AND a PA Child Abuse volunteer clearance dated 10.7.24.
Upon completion of the Initial Onsite Review, it was found that electrical outlet covers were missing from the PreK, Overflow and Library Access childcare spaces.
Upon completion of the Initial Onsite Review, it was found that hand sanitizer, disinfecting surface wipes and Lysol aerosol spray were accessible to children in the School-aged, PreK, Overflow and Library access childcare spaces.
Upon completion of the Initial Onsite Review, it was found that the facility did not have any record of audible fire alarms tests and/or inspection reports from a fire safety professional.
Upon completion of the Initial Onsite Review, it was found that the existing facility emergency plans did not have documentation supporting its submission to the County Emergency Management Agency [Adams].
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $17.00 | $17.00 |
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 Saint Francis Xavier Catholic had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 27, 2025 (background checks): “The file of facility person #1 does not contain a completed NSOR verification. Further, the file for facility person #1 contained a PA State Police volunteer clearance dated 10.1.24 AND a PA Child Abuse volunteer…” 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 Saint Francis Xavier Catholic?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at KCE Champions LLC at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic 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 Saint Francis Xavier Catholic’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 16, 2026. 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 Saint Francis Xavier Catholic compare with other daycares in Gettysburg?
It is #7 of 9 centers in Gettysburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was KCE Champions LLC at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic last inspected?
Feb 3, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does KCE Champions LLC at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $17.00 for preschool, $17.00 for young school-age, $17.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs KCE Champions LLC at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic?
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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