KCE Champions LLC at Spring Ridge Elementary
KCE Champions LLC at Spring Ridge Elementary is a certified child care center in Reading, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 42 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (17 of 42). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #33 of 84 centers in Reading and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During a renewal inspection on 3/30/26 Cert rep observed the facility's refrigerator that is used to store potential hazardous foods for the child did not have a thermometer inside.
During a renewal inspection on 3/30/26 the facility had more than 60 days between fire drill 9/23/25-1/16/26.
During a renewal inspection on 3/30/26 Staff 1's most recent fire safety training was dated 1/27/25, which is more than 12 months ago.
During a renewal inspection on 3/30/26 Staff 1's first Staff evaluation was dated 1/16/26, which is more than 12 months after their date of hire as staff. See LIS code sheet for Date of hire(DOH).
During a renewal inspection on 3/30/26 Children 4's fee agreements was not signed by the operator. Children 1 and 5's fee agreements did not list the fee amount.
During a renewal inspection on 3/30/26 Children 1, 2 and 3's fee agreements did not list the release persons. Children 2 and 3's fee agreements did not note the child's date of admission.
During a renewal inspection on 3/30/26 Children 2 and 4's emergency contact information did not include the child's date of birth.
During a renewal inspection on 3/30/26 Children 1, 2 and 4's emergency contact information did not list the name of child's physician or source of medical care. Child 2's emergency contact information did not list the addresses for all noted release persons.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection on 12/3/25 Staff 4 did not have Maryland Child Abuse clearance on file. Staff 4 has resided in Maryland in the past 60 months. Staff 4 was observed to be providing care on 12/3/25 (See LIS code sheet for 1st day with children).
During an unannounced monitoring inspection on 12/3/25 Staff 5's file did not include a signed, dated and witnessed disclosure statement (See LIS code sheet for 1st day with children). Staff 5 signed, dated and obtained a witness signature on a disclosure statement on 12/3/25 however this was after Staff 5 was observed to have direct contact with children. Staff 5 was not provisionally hired.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection on 12/3/25 Staff 4's health assessment was dated 10/23/25, which is after their first day working with children. (See LIS code sheet for 1st day with children).
Continued Non-Compliance: During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 at 3:40PM Cert rep observed 20 children (17 young school aged children and 3 older school aged children) present in the cafeteria with Staff 2. Staff 2 reported all 20 of these children were in her assigned group. It was also reported that Staff 1 was not present on facility premises, and Staff 3 was on facility premises. Cert rep observed that Staff 3 was not present with the children and Staff 2 in the cafeteria. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction regarding supervision and ratio would be implemented by 9/23/25. On 10/20/25 an unannounced verification inspection was conducted. At 3:45PM Cert rep observed 19 children (17 young school aged children and 2 older school aged children) present in the cafeteria with Staff 2. Staff 2 reported all 19 of these children were in her assigned group. It was reported that Staff 3 was on facility premises, but had left to deal with a matter not related to the child care. Cert rep observed Staff 3 was not present with the children in the cafeteria. Staff 3 returned to the cafeteria where the children and Staff 2 were around 4:05PM.
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During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 Staff 1 was hired provisionally as a director. Staff 1 has been working as a director. This is prohibited by the CPSL.
During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 it was noted Staff 1 received the following clearances on the respective dates listed, which are after their first day working with children(see LIS code sheet): PSP Clearance (2/19/25), Child Abuse Clearance (2/19/25), DHS FBI Clearance (3/5/25), and NSOR Clearance (3/7/25). Staff 1 was provisionally hired and their disclosure statement was signed and dated 3/4/25, which was after their first day working with children.
During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 at 3:40PM Cert rep observed 20 children (17 young school aged children and 3 older school aged children) present in the cafeteria with Staff 2. Staff 2 reported all 20 of these children were in her assigned group. It was also reported that Staff 1 was not present on facility premises, and Staff 3 was on facility premises. Cert rep observed that Staff 3 was not present with the children and Staff 2 in the cafeteria.
During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 Staff 2's most recent emergency plan training was 8/26//24, which is more than 12 months ago.
During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 Cert rep noted the emergency plan letter to the parents did not contain information on the facility's lockdown procedures.
During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 Cert rep observed that the Valtoco medication that was reported to be Child 1's did not have Child 1's name on the medication container.
During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 the facility did not have an emergency drill that took place during child care hours documented at the facility from 2024 or 2025. The facility has been open for at least 12 months.
During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 Cert rep noted that most recent fire drill conducted at the facility while child care was being provided was 2/5/25 which is more than 60 days between fire drills. The Facility was closed and did not provide Child care at this location from 6/3/25 to 8/25/25.
During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 Staff 2's most recent fire safety training was 7/28/24, which is more than 12 months ago.
During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 it was noted that Staff 1 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. This is evidenced by pediatric first aid/CPR training certificate dated 6/4/25 being present in the staff's file.
During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 Child 1's fee agreement did not specify the child's date of admission.
During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 Child 1's emergency contact form did not include the phone number for the child's emergency contact persons and release persons
During a renewal inspection on 9/29/25 Cert rep observed the emergency contact forms for the children receiving care were not present where the children were receiving care.
During the renewal inspection on 11/20/24, there was no documentation of a letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures including lockdown and accommodations for children with special needs and chronic medical conditions. An acceptable plan of corrections was received that stated "All families will receive a welcome packet upon registration of their child. The packet will contain policy and procedures for emergencies, and lockdown and how we will provide for a child with special needs or chronic medical conditions." The correction date was 12/13/24. During an unannounced inspection on 11/22/25, the letter provided still did not address the facility's lockdown procedures.
During the renewal inspection on 11/20/24, the agreements for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were not signed by the operator. An acceptable plan of corrections stated that the operator signed off on the provider agreements. The correction date was 12/20/24. During an unannounced inspection on 1/22/25, the agreements were still not signed by the operator.
During the renewal inspection on 11/20/24, the emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. An acceptable plan of corrections stated that the emergency contact forms had been updated by the parents. the correction date was 12/20/24. During an unannounced inspection on 1/22/25, the emergency contact information had not been updated to include the name, address, telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.
During the renewal inspection on 11/20/24, the emergency contact information did not include the work address of the enrolling parent for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5. An acceptable plan of correction stated that the emergency contact forms had been fully completed. The correction date was 12/20/24. During an unannounced inspection on 1/22/25, the emergency contact information did not include the work address of the enrolling parent for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.
During the renewal inspection on 11/20/24, the emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number. An acceptable plan of corrections stated that the parent would complete the required insurance information including policy number. The correction date was 12/20/24. During an unannounced inspection on 1/22/25, the emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Staff stated that they do not have children assigned to them as primary care groups.
There was no documentation of emergency plan training for staff #2 and #3.
There was no documentation of a letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures including lockdown and accommodations for children with special needs and chronic medical conditions.
There was no lidded trash can for use by children at the facility for trash that has been contaminated by human secretions.
The "go bag" was missing scissors, tweezers, gauze and tape. The other 1st aid kit was missing tweezers and soap.
There were no documented fire drills completed by the facility.
The Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment policy that was provided was not available on site and did not adequately address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment as required by CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).
Staff #2 had a high school diploma and a CDA but did not have documentation of an additional year of experience with children to qualify as an Assistant Group Supervisor.
The agreements for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were not signed by the operator.
The emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The work address of the enrolling parent was missing.
The emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.
There was no information on file for staff #1 who was present with the children (see code sheet for hire date).
“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) | — | $28.60 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | — | $28.60 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | — | $28.60 |
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 Spring Ridge Elementary had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Dec 3, 2025 (background checks): “During an unannounced monitoring inspection on 12/3/25 Staff 4 did not have Maryland Child Abuse clearance on file. Staff 4 has resided in Maryland in the past 60 months. Staff 4 was observed to be providing care on…” 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 Spring Ridge Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at KCE Champions LLC at Spring Ridge Elementary 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 Spring Ridge Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 15, 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 Spring Ridge Elementary compare with other daycares in Reading?
It is #33 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was KCE Champions LLC at Spring Ridge Elementary last inspected?
Mar 30, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs KCE Champions LLC at Spring Ridge Elementary?
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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