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KCE Champions LLC at West Branch Elementary School

356 Allport Cutoff, Morrisdale, PA 16858 · Clearfield County
Keystone STAR 2

KCE Champions LLC at West Branch Elementary School is a certified child care center in Morrisdale, PA, with capacity for 397 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 20 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 20). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 11 centers in Clearfield County and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 55% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#4 of 11 centers in Clearfield County
0 Core-safety citations
20 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
20 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 6, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation Mar 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Oct 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Feb 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Feb 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 7
Records & paperwork 6
Emergency preparedness 3
Health & medication 2
Food & feeding 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
The facility was observed to lack a posting of the facility's emergency plan in a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2024): “The facility's Emergency plan is posted on the Champions display board next to the front of the room.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
The facility was observed to have 3 cleaning products labeled "keep out of the reach of children" stored in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. The facility was observed to have a pump container of hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of the reach of children" sitting on the bookshelf at the entry to the room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2024): “Child safety locks have been added to all cabinets.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
The facility was observed to lack the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by the telephone in the facility
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2024): “A phone list has been created with all numbers and posted by the phone. It will be updated as needed.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The facility was observed to have a refrigerator that lacked an operating thermometer in the refrigerator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2024): “Thermometers were put in place.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3)
The files for children #3, #4 & #5 were observed to lack written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2024): “All files have been updated with immunization records.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)
The facility was observed to lack a written record, maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2024): “Fire drill log is now updated with time of days, hypothetical location, evacuation time and the person in charge with number of kids in attendance.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The facility was observed to lack a written record of the testing of the interconnected fire detection system once every 30 days. The facility was observed to lack documentation pertaining to the purchase of the interconnected fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2024): “Requested the record from the school district and will keep a coy in our files and updated as needed.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The files for Children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 were observed to lack child health forms
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2024): “All files have been updated with health forms.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
The facility's gym was observed to lack a written plan of daily activities posted in that group space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2024): “Posted a schedule with activities.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.182(8)
The file for child #5 was observed to lack a completed agreement form signed by the parent and the operator. The files for children #1, #2 & #3 were observed to contain original completed agreement forms signed by the parent but lacked an operator's signature. The file for Child #4 was observed to contain an original completed agreement that lacked both parent and operator signatures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2024): “All Files have been updated with the required signatures.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 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 files for children #1, #2, #3 & #4 were observed to contain an original agreement. The file for child #5 was observed to lack an agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2024): “Parents have received the original and facility has a copy.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were observed to lack a fully completed and signed emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2024): “All files now have the signed emergency contact form.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
The facility's gym was observed to lack a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2024): “Posted the emergency care plan in the gym.”
Citation Nov 6, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The parent letter lacked an explanation of accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions and children with disabilities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2023): “Added information to the parent letter.”
Citation Nov 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
In the main child care space, observed toxic cleaning materials under the sink in an unlocked cabinet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2023): “Cleaning products were put up high.”
Citation Nov 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
In the main child care space, observed the toxic plant Argyranthemum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2023): “Plant was removed from the room.”
Citation Nov 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The sink in the main child care room and the toilets and sinks in the girl's and boy's bathrooms, lacked handwashing signs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2023): “Signs were made.”
Citation Nov 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The facility file lacked the proof of purchase for the fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2023): “Complete attestation if unable to provide proof of purchase.”
Citation Nov 6, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for staff #1 lacked 1250 hours of child care experience. There is a bachelor's degree in the human service field on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2023): “Getting the verification of child care hours.”
Citation Nov 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for staff #1 lacked one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2023): “We are getting the reference.”

“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.) $39.80 $22.40
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $39.80 $22.40

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 397 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 9, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Oct 31, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Kce Champions LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–9:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (800) 246-2154
State certificate # CER-00256996
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Common questions

Has KCE Champions LLC at West Branch Elementary School had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 20 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about KCE Champions LLC at West Branch Elementary School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at KCE Champions LLC at West Branch 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 West Branch Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Oct 31, 2025. 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 West Branch Elementary School compare with other daycares in Clearfield County?

It is #4 of 11 centers in Clearfield County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was KCE Champions LLC at West Branch Elementary School last inspected?

Mar 6, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does KCE Champions LLC at West Branch Elementary School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $39.80 for young school-age, $39.80 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs KCE Champions LLC at West Branch Elementary School?

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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