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KCE Champions LLC at Spring Ridge Elementary

1211 Broadcasting Rd, Reading, PA 19610 · Berks County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 62% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#33 of 84 centers in Reading
6 Core-safety citations
36 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
42 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 30, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 17
Emergency preparedness 9
Training & qualifications 5
Background checks 4
Health & medication 2
Building & playground safety 2
Food & feeding 1
Staff ratios 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “A thermometer was ordered and received. The thermometer was put in the fridge and now shows the temp is 40° F”
Citation Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During a renewal inspection on 3/30/26 the facility had more than 60 days between fire drill 9/23/25-1/16/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Fire drills will be completed every 30 days so that they are never more than 60 days between fire drills. Fire drills are currently compliant and the next drill is scheduled for 4/14/26.”
Citation Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Staff 1 has since completed fire safety training and now has valid training on file which is available for review.”
Citation Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2026): “Staff 1 has a current staff evaluation on file. Staff evaluations were previously completed by another party. Moving forward the staff evaluations will be completed by the director.”
Citation Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “1. Fee amount was added to Children 1 and 5's fee agreement. Child 4's fee agreement was signed by the operator. Correction 3/30/26 2. The Director and persons responsible for children's files scheduled the Vodcast viewing with the Cert rep via a phone call on 4/9/26. The Director and persons…”
Citation Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons/Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Children's 1, 2, and 3's fee agreement now notes the release persons and Child 2,and 3's now notes the date of admission.”
Citation Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Children 2 and 4's DOB was added to the emergency contact forms.”
Citation Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Children 1, 2 and 4's name of child's physician or source of medical care was documented The release person address for Child 2 will be obtained and documented.”
Core safety Dec 3, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “Tier 1: Operator will comply with the CPSL. Staff #4 was removed from program on 12/3/25 and will apply for the necessary clearances from Maryland. Staff 4 did not return until the CPSL required out of state clearances was on file. Correction date 12/3/25 Tier 2: The New Area Manager, Director, and…”
Core safety Dec 3, 2025 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2025): “Disclosure statement was signed and dated at the time of inspection on 12/3/25.”
Citation Dec 3, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2025): “Violation was discussed and will be corrected. Health assessment was late, but is currently valid as it was completed 10/23/25.”
Follow-up Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2026): “Tier 1: Staff member 3 returned to program and took their group of children. Staff were reminded of the requirement of staff to child, and all staff will always maintain that staff to child ratio. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group will be the…”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
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Core safety Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “Staff 1 has all required clearances on file and is able to work alone with children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “Staff 1 has all required clearances and disclosure statement on file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “1. Staff will maintain ratios and supervision group sizes that comply with ratio requirements at all times. Correction date: 9/23/25 (Not Implemented 10/20/25) 2. The legal entity will create a supervision and ratio policy in order to maintain proper supervision and compliance with 3270.51-3270.55…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “Staff 2 took place in emergency plan training. The training certificate is in the Staff's file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “The emergency plan letter to the parents was updated and now includes the facility's lockdown procedures.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “The director will write Child 1's name on the Valtoco medication.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “The facility held a tornado drill during morning child care hours. This drill was documented on the emergency drill log which is available for review.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “The facility held a fire drill during morning child care hours. This drill was documented on the fire drill log which is available for review.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “Staff 2 took place in fire safety training. The training certificate is in the Staff's file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “Staff 1 completed pediatric first aid and CPR on 6/4/25”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 Child 1's fee agreement did not specify the child's date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “The director added the date of admission during renewal.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)/3270.124(b)(7)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “The form was returned to the parents for them to provide the missing information. The missing information will be provided.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “All enrolled children's emergency contact forms were copied and placed in each of the staff's clipboard which is with them when they are with the children in the child care space.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 22, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2025): “Welcome packet for new families was updated with the necessary information.”
Citation Jan 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2025): “Operator has reviewed and signed each enrollment agreement.”
Citation Jan 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2025): “Emergency contact form was given to parents to provide the child's physicians name, address and phone number.”
Citation Jan 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2025): “Parent was provided the emergency contact form and requested to fill out their address and phone number for work along with business name.”
Citation Jan 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2025): “Operator provided emergency contact form to the parent to update with insurance information including policy number.”
Core safety Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
Staff stated that they do not have children assigned to them as primary care groups.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2025): “Director will have visible signage showing primary care groups.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
There was no documentation of emergency plan training for staff #2 and #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2025): “Staff #2, and 3 received the required Emergency plan training, and a signed copy is in their file. All staff upon hire will be trained on the emergency plan.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 22, 2025): “Our policies regarding lockdown procedures and accommodations for children with special needs will be given to all registered family as part of the enrollment process.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
There was no lidded trash can for use by children at the facility for trash that has been contaminated by human secretions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2025): “Lidded trash cans along with plastic liners were purchased, and are on site.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The "go bag" was missing scissors, tweezers, gauze and tape. The other 1st aid kit was missing tweezers and soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2025): “Items were added to 1st Aid Kit. All first aid kits will be complete with all materials required to be in the bags.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
There were no documented fire drills completed by the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2025): “Director will complete fire drills and document them on the log in the emergency plan book.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2025): “The policy has been updated to include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. This form will be made available on site, as well as staff trained.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
CDA and CCP/HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(d)(1)/3270.36(b)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2025): “Staff #2 will complete her CDA and will have documentation of completion. An additional year has been added to Staff #2's file. All staff will provide the proper required documents for proof of experience and the highest school level completed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The agreements for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 22, 2025): “All enrollment agreements will be signed by operator on first day of child's arrival when reviewing child file documents provided. Child #1,2,3,4,and 5 have had operator sign off on the provided agreement.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 22, 2025): “Child #1,2,3,4,and 5 have had their parent update the emergency contact forms with missing name address and phone number of physician.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The work address of the enrolling parent was missing.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 22, 2025): “All emergency contact forms must be fully completed and reviewed on first day for the child with the parent.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 22, 2025): “Child #1,2,3,4,and 5 have had their parent complete the required missing insurance information including policy numbers.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
There was no information on file for staff #1 who was present with the children (see code sheet for hire date).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2025): “All staff must have a completed file with all required documents on file on the premises.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

“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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 29, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 15, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Kce Champions LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (835) 261-7776
State certificate # CER-00255999
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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.

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