KCE Champions LLC at West Hempfield
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.
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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.
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.
The facility was observed to have Styrofoam cups to serve the children juice.
The facility lacked verification that they had submitted their emergency plan to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.
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).
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.
The agreements on file for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 lacked the Operator signature.
The agreement forms on file for Children #1, #4 and #5 lacked the fee amount to be charged.
The agreements on file for Children #1, #3, #4 and #5 lacked the services provided to the family and child.
The agreements for Children #3, #4 and #5 lacked the arrival and departure times.
The agreement for Child #2 lacked an admission date for the child.
A written emergency transportation plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
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.
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.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked an initial health assessment at the time of the inspection.
The notification to the local municipality on file was not the correct municipality where the facility is located.
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.
The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 lacked verification of experience to qualify them for the positions they were hired to perform.
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.
“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
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.
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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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