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KCE Champions LLC at Stanwood

255 Arona Rd, New Stanton, PA 15672 · Westmoreland County
Keystone STAR 1

KCE Champions LLC at Stanwood is a certified child care center in New Stanton, PA, with capacity for 98 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 16 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (10 of 16). All 16 came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #31 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 68% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#31 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County
0 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
2 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
16 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 16 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 5, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 21, 2025 · 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 10
Building & playground safety 5
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 14, 2026 Other state visit Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
The electrical outlets in the Boys and Girls bathrooms lacked protective outlet coverings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2026): “Staff has ensured the safety of the electrical outlets by putting outlet covers in both restrooms - Girls and boys.”
Citation May 14, 2026 Other state visit Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the Gym, a portion of the cinderblock wall near the back door was observed to be damaged with pieces missing and not in good repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2026): “Maintenance supervisor / Staff will ensure that the cinderblock in the gymnasium is repaired to ensure the safety of the children and not a visible hazard.”
Citation May 14, 2026 Other state visit Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
In the Cafeteria, peeling paint was observed on the bottom of the metal pole in the center of the room. Peeling paint and damaged drywall were observed along the bottom of the wall opposite the program's entrance in the Cafeteria. In the Gym, damaged drywall with exposed metal trim was observed on the extension of the left wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2026): “Maintenance supervisor and staff will ensure that there is no visible peeling paint or drywall in the cafeteria, on the walls, or bottom of the metal pole.”
Citation May 14, 2026 Other state visit Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
In the Girls Bathroom, 5 stalls lacked handwashing signs. In the Boys Bathroom, 2 stalls and 3 urinals lacked handwashing signs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2026): “Staff will ensure that there are handwashing signs located on all bathroom stalls / hand washing sinks in the boys and girl's restroom.”
Citation May 14, 2026 Other state visit Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
At the time of inspection, the facility was unable to locate the proof of purchase for the facility's fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2026): “School was able to sign the Fire Safety attestation form to prove purchase of the facilities fire detection system.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)
The initial health assessment on file for Child #3 (School Age), dated 1/6/25, was completed when the child was a preschool-aged child and not a school-aged child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “Child #3 will obtain a new health assessment. Initial health assessments must be completed when the child is school aged.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(b)
At the time of inspection, the facility lacked a policy regarding the transfer of care between the child care facility and the child's school. The policy shall be a written agreement which includes the parent's signature providing consent and placed in the child's file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “Staff will ensure that the facility has a policy regarding the transfer of care between childcare facility and the child's school. All children will have a signature providing consent”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The financial agreement on file for Child #2 lacked the operator's signature.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Operator will sign the financial agreement for Child #2 files.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
The financial agreement forms on file for Child #2 lacked arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Staff will ensure all financial agreements have arrival / departure times listed for child #2.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
The file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained the original financial agreement when the parent is to receive the original agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Staff will ensure that the original financial agreement for Child #1,2,3,4, and 5 will be given to the parent and the copy will be held at site.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact forms for Child #2 lacked the address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Staff will ensure that the child #2- parent completes the address, phone number, physicians and source of medical care is completed in entirety.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Staff will ensure that all child files - #2,3,4, and 5 have parents work address and phone number listed on the emergency contact lists.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 and Child #5 lacked the parent's signature giving the facility written consent to obtain emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Staff will ensure that child #3 and #5 have the parents signature on the written consent to obtain medical care.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact forms for Child #2 and Child #5 lacked the child's health insurance/MA policy number for the child's health care benefits.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Staff will ensure parents complete the health insurance / MA policy listed on the child's health care benefits.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 lacked a complete address for all listed release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “staff will ensure that the emergency contact form on files for Child #2,3,4, and 5 have a complete address listed for the release persons listed.”
Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 and Child #5 lacked the parent's signature giving the facility written consent to administer minor first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Child 3 and Child #5 will have the parent complete the facility written consent to minor first aid”

“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.) $38.00 $25.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $38.00 $25.00

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

Capacity 98 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 4, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Feb 18, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Kce Champions LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–8:30 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (878) 295-1854
State certificate # CER-00256797
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Common questions

Has KCE Champions LLC at Stanwood had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 16 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about KCE Champions LLC at Stanwood?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at KCE Champions LLC at Stanwood 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 Stanwood’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Feb 18, 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 Stanwood compare with other daycares in Westmoreland County?

It is #31 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was KCE Champions LLC at Stanwood last inspected?

Nov 5, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does KCE Champions LLC at Stanwood cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $38.00 for young school-age, $38.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs KCE Champions LLC at Stanwood?

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.

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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