KCE Champions LLC at Whitehall Elementary School
KCE Champions LLC at Whitehall Elementary School is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 21 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (6 of 21). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #35 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for Staff #1 did not contain a signed Disclosure Statement. The file for Staff #4 contained a State Police Clearance and a Child Abuse Clearance which expired on 8.26.26, and none thereafter, and an FBI Clearance which was from CJIS, and not DHS, which is invalid. The file for Staff #4 (see IS Code Sheet) did not contain documentation of Mandated Reporter training within 90-days of hire.
The two (2) most recent Health Assessments, in the files for Staff #1 and Staff #2 exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of a Health Assessment or tuberculosis screening.
The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of Fire Safety training on 8.5.25 and 9.1.26, which exceeded the annual requirement.
The file for Staff #4 (see IS Code Sheet) did not contain documentation of Health and Safety training, which is beyond 90 days of hire.
The file for Staff #2 contained written evaluations dated 3/2025 and 4.15.26, which exceeded the 12-month requirement.
The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not include the written consent signed by a parent, for emergency medical care.
The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.
The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of one (1) written, nonfamily reference, which does not meet the regulatory requirement of two (2).
The file for staff #3 lacks a valid FBI clearance. The FBI clearance on file is a Department of Education clearance that is not accepted by DHS-OCDEL.
The file for staff #3 lacks a valid disclosure, FBI, criminal, FBI and NSOR clearance. Staff #3 was observed working with children on 8/6/25
The facility lacks a closed, plastic lined receptacle for trash that has been contaminated by human secretions.
The file for staff #1 contains a health assessment that was renewed late. It was due 7/2025 and obtained 8/2025. the file for staff #3 lacks a health assessment. It was due 6/23/25.
The facility lacks a file for staff #2 that contains a health assessment that was due 6/23/25.
The facility lacks a file for staff #2 that contains a TB test that was due 6/23/25.
The file for staff #3 lacks verification of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
The facility lacks a file for staff #2 that contains a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
The facility lacks a file for staff #2. The facility lacks the name, address and telephone number of the facility person in a file. Staff #2 was observed to be working with children on 8/6/25.
The facility did not have a file for staff #2 that included two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
The file for staff #1 lacks the receipt for FBI fingerprinting for a provisional hire procedure. The disclosure statement on file was late. It was obtained 10/2024 and was due 12/2023.
The file for staff #1 lacks current fire safety training. Fire safety training was due 12/2024.
The file for staff #1 contains emergency plan training that was updated late. The training was due 7/2024 and was obtained 8/2024.
“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.) | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $49.00 | $49.00 |
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 Whitehall Elementary School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Aug 24, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff #1 did not contain a signed Disclosure Statement. The file for Staff #4 contained a State Police Clearance and a Child Abuse Clearance which expired on 8.26.26, and none thereafter, and an FBI…” 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 Whitehall Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at KCE Champions LLC at Whitehall 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 Whitehall Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 12, 2024. 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 Whitehall Elementary School compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #35 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was KCE Champions LLC at Whitehall Elementary School last inspected?
Aug 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does KCE Champions LLC at Whitehall Elementary School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $49.00 for young school-age, $49.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs KCE Champions LLC at Whitehall Elementary School?
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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