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KCE Champions LLC at West Hempfield

469 Wendel Rd, Irwin, PA 15642 · Westmoreland County
Keystone STAR 1

KCE Champions LLC at West Hempfield is a certified child care center in Irwin, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 19 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 19). 12 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 17 centers in Irwin and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 60% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#7 of 17 centers in Irwin
1 Core-safety citations
18 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
19 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 6, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 8
Training & qualifications 3
Building & playground safety 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Health & medication 2
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. The First Aid and CPR training on file was not completed in an approved curriculum with a PQAS instructor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2026): “Staff #1 is scheduled to complete Pediatric First Aid and CPR training through the Red Cross on January 24th, 2026. The legal entity will provide documentation once course is completed. Until Staff Person #1 completed the Pediatric First Aid and CPR training they will be supervised by a Staff…”
Citation Nov 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
A bottle of disinfectant spray was observed on a low shelf on a rolling cart and a container or disinfecting wipes was observed on a low shelf. The items were labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children and were accessible to children receiving care in the cafeteria child care space. The facility reported that the school is responsible for garbage disposal. The facility lacked a written agreement between the school and the child care program's legal entity documenting the school's process for the disposal of hazardous materials and biological contaminants. This is required under announcement C-24-02.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “The toxics were moved to be made inaccessible. Staff will ensure that all cleaning chemicals in the shared space of the cafeteria are properly stored away from children. Staff will conduct daily checks to make sure that nothing is left out. Champions will create and uphold an agreement between the…”
Citation Nov 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No styrofoam 55 Pa. Code §3270.108(c)
The facility was observed to have Styrofoam cups to serve the children juice.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “Staff will ensure that Styrofoam cups and plates will not be used to serve children any food or drinks.”
Citation Nov 25, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
The facility lacked verification that they had submitted their emergency plan to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2025): “Staff operator will send their emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency agency to ensure the community if aware if there was an emergency at location.”
Citation Nov 25, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The files for Children #3 and #4 lacked an initial health report. The children have been in care in excess of 60 days (refer to LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Staff operator will reach out to the caregivers of Child #3 & #4 to let them know we are in need of an initial health report.”
Citation Nov 25, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for Staff Person #1, identified as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience to qualify them for the position. Without the verification of experience, Staff Person #1 qualifies as an Aide.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “Staff #1 has been working as an aide until her hours of verification qualify as an assistant group supervisor. A plan has been put in place to ensure that the group supervisor that overlooks Staff #1's site is fully qualified.”
Citation Nov 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The agreements on file for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 lacked the Operator signature.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Staff will ensure that Children #1,2,3,4, and 5 have the proper signatures on all paperwork that is filed.”
Citation Nov 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
The agreement forms on file for Children #1, #4 and #5 lacked the fee amount to be charged.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Staff will ensure that Child file #1,4, and 5 have the proper fee amount on the paperwork that requests it.”
Citation Nov 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The agreements on file for Children #1, #3, #4 and #5 lacked the services provided to the family and child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Staff will ensure that child #1,3,4,and 5 have the proper service provided agreements on file.”
Citation Nov 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
The agreements for Children #3, #4 and #5 lacked the arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Staff will ensure that all children have their arrival and departure times listed on the CSR.”
Citation Nov 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
The agreement for Child #2 lacked an admission date for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Staff will ensure that Child #2 has an admission date listed on the paperwork on file.”
Citation Nov 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
A written emergency transportation plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2025): “Staff will complete an emergency transportation plan and have it conspicuously posted in case of an emergency.”
Core safety Jul 28, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a complete PA State Police Clearance. The disclosure statement on file for Staff Person #1 also lacked a date and witness signature. The disclosure statement on file for Staff Person #2 lacked a witness signature.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “The facility has not begun to operate at this time. The first day of care is scheduled for 8.21.25. Staff Person #2 has obtained a witness signature on their disclosure statement. Staff Person #1 has obtained a witness signature and dated disclosure statement. Staff Person #1 will provide a…”
Citation Jul 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility reported the legal entity will not be responsible for garbage disposal. Garbage disposal will be done by the Elementary School staff. A written agreement between the school and the child care program's legal entity documenting the school's process for the disposal of hazardous materials and biological contaminants was not on file at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2025): “The facility has decided they will dispose of their garbage at the close of each program day in the on-site dumpster outside the facility.”
Citation Jul 28, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked an initial health assessment at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2025): “Staff Person #1 obtained verification of a current health assessment.”
Citation Jul 28, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
The notification to the local municipality on file was not the correct municipality where the facility is located.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2025): “The facility has provided a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality where the facility is located.”
Citation Jul 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
The insurance policy on file at the time of the inspection did not include that the location of the facility was covered under the Legal Entity's Policy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2025): “The facility obtained verification of insurance for the facility location.”
Citation Jul 28, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 lacked verification of experience to qualify them for the positions they were hired to perform.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “Staff Person #1 obtained verification of experience to qualify them for the position they were hired to perform. Operator has requested that Staff Person #2 provide verification of hours to qualify them for the position.”
Citation Jul 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The files for Staff Person's #1 and #2 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “Staff Person #1 provided two written, nonfamily references. Operator has requested that Staff Person #2 provide two written, nonfamily references that attest to their suitability to provide child care.”

“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.) $25.00 $25.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $25.00 $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 —
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 14, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Feb 17, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Kce Champions LLC
Hours Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM–8:30 AM; Friday 7:00 AM–8:03 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (878) 295-1854
State certificate # CER-00251133
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Common questions

Has KCE Champions LLC at West Hempfield 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 Jul 28, 2025 (background checks): “The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a complete PA State Police Clearance. The disclosure statement on file for Staff Person #1 also lacked a date and witness signature. The disclosure statement on file for Staff Person…” 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 West Hempfield?

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

STAR 1, effective Feb 17, 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 West Hempfield compare with other daycares in Irwin?

It is #7 of 17 centers in Irwin by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was KCE Champions LLC at West Hempfield last inspected?

Jan 6, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does KCE Champions LLC at West Hempfield cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $25.00 for young school-age, $25.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs KCE Champions LLC at West Hempfield?

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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