KCE Champions LLC at Whitfield Elementary School
KCE Champions LLC at Whitfield Elementary School is a certified child care center in West Lawn, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 34 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 34). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #99 of 138 centers in Berks County and has more citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During renewal inspection on 4/22/26 Facility Persons 1 had emergency plan trainings dated 7/24/24 and 9/4/25; and Facility Person 2 had emergency plan trainings dated 7/22/24 and 11/14/25 which is more than 12 months between trainings.
During renewal inspection on 4/22/26 Cert rep reviewed fire drill log which indicated more than 60 days between fire drills on on occassion: 1/7/26-3/12/26
During renewal inspection on 4/22/26 young school aged Child 1 did not have a health report or an equivalent health report completed by a school on file. It has been more than 60 days since Child 1's date of admission. See LIS code sheet for date of birth and date of admission.
During renewal inspection on 4/22/26 Staff Person 1 had fire safety trainings dated 7/26/24 and 11/17/25; and Staff Person 2 had fire safety trainings dated 7/23/24 and 11/14/25 which is more than 12 months between trainings.
During renewal inspection on 4/22/26 Staff Person 1 had a staff evaluation dated 2/22/26 and Staff Person 2 had a staff evaluation dated 2/16/26. The director reported that Staff evaluations were not completed for Staff 1 and 2 in 2025. (See LIS code sheet for date of hire as staff).
During renewal inspection on 4/22/26 Staff Person 3 had one written reference in their staff file.
During renewal inspection on 4/22/26 Staff Person 3's file had an Associate Degree in Professional studies, and 1697 hours of experience working with children on file. Staff Person 3's file did not include a transcript to determine if Staff 3 had an human service credits to determine if their combination of experience and education would qualify them as an Assistant group supervisor. Staff Person 3 has been working as an assistant group supervisor.
During a renewal inspection on 4/9/25 Cert rep noted the following incidents of more than 60 months between clearance dates which is a violation of the CPSL: Staff 2's PSP clearances were dated 3/19/20 and 3/24/25. Staff 3's NSOR certificate was dated 12/23/19. Staff 4's Child abuse clearances were dated 3/26/20 and 3/31/25.
During a renewal inspection on 4/9/25 Cert rep noted the facility did not have an emergency plan letter that was provided to parents at enrollment.
During a renewal inspection on 4/9/25 Cert rep observed the children did not wash their hands before their snack.
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During a renewal inspection on 4/9/25 Staff 1 did not have an initial health assessment on file. See LIS code sheet for DOH.
During a renewal inspection on 4/9/25 Cert rep noted Child 1's initial health assessment was dated 12/20/24 which is more than 60 days after the child's date of admission (See LIS code sheet for date of admission).
During a renewal inspection on 4/9/25 Cert rep noted Staff 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.
During a renewal inspection on 4/9/25 Cert rep noted Staff 2 had mandated reporter training dated 1/12/2020 and 2/11/25. This is more than 60 months between trainings and a violation of the CPSL.
During a renewal inspection on 4/9/25 Staff 1 had a high school diploma and no experience working with children documented on file. Staff 1 has been working as an AGS.
During a renewal inspection on 4/9/25 Cert rep noted the facility was not providing parents the following information at enrollment: the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, and dismissal policies.
During a renewal inspection on 4/9/25 Cert rep noted Child 4's fee agreement did not list the child's date of admission.
During a renewal inspection on 4/9/25 Cert rep noted Child 2's Emergency contact form did not list addresses and telephone numbers for the persons to whom the child may be released.
During a renewal inspection on 4/9/25 Cert rep noted Child 3 did not have signed consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first-aid on file. See LIS code sheet for date of admission.
During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 the following non-compliance with the CPSL was noted: Staff 1 did not have a valid PSP clearance certificate, DHS FBI clearance certificate or NSOR clearance certificate on file, Staff 1's disclosure statement had no witness signature and Staff 2's NSOR clearance expired 11/12/24. Staff 1 did obtain her PSP Clearance certificate during the inspection on 11/20/24.
During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 Staff 1 was hired provisionally and working as a director. This is prohibited by the CPSL.
During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 staff reported that children throw trash that is contaminated by human secretions in an open trash can. Certification rep observed no closed trash cans in the child care spaces for trash contaminated by human secretions or excrement.
During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 certification representative observed mulch only 0.5 inches depth in the following locations of the outdoor play area where embedded equipment is located: end of the wide blue slide, near the black platform by the blue circle monkey bars, in the tall blue slide area, and at the end of the wide tan slide.
During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 it was noted 3 consecutive fire drills had the same hypothetical location(pavilion) of the fire documented: 8/28/24, 9/25/24, and 10/18/24.
During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 Child 3 did not have a valid health assessment that was signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP on file. Child was enrolled for more than 60 days at the time of inspection. (See Data Sheet of Date of admission).
During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 it was noted this legal entity presented a traffic letter that was sent more than 12 months ago: dated 8/20/23.
During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 Staff 1's file did not contain verification of at least 3 years of Child care experience. Staff 1 has an Associate's degree in education on file.
During a renewal inspection on 11/20.24 Certification representative noted the fee agreement was not signed by the operator for Child 1, Child 2, Child 3, Child 4 and Child 5.
During a renewal inspection on 11/20.24 Certification representative noted the fee agreement did not specify what services were to be provided and what if any additional services were to be provided to the child for Child 1, Child 2, Child 3, Child 4 and Child 5.
During a renewal inspection on 11/20.24 Certification representative noted the emergency contact forms for the following children did not include the name, address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care: Child 1, Child 2, Child 3, Child 4 and Child 5.
During a renewal inspection on 11/20.24 Certification representative noted the emergency contact forms for the following children did not include the parents work address and phone number: Child 1, Child 2, Child 3, Child 4 and Child 5. The emergency contact forms for Child 2 did not include the father's home address.
During a renewal inspection on 11/20.24 Certification representative noted the emergency contact forms for the following children did not include a place to note if the child had any disabilities and what those were: Child 1, Child 2, Child 3, Child 4 and Child 5.
During a renewal inspection on 11/20.24 Certification representative noted the emergency contact forms for the following children did not include the health insurance/Medical assistance coverage and policy number for a child: Child 1, Child 2, Child 3, Child 4 and Child 5.
During a renewal inspection on 11/20.24 Certification representative noted the emergency contact forms for the following children did not include the addresses of any of the release persons listed: Child 2, and Child 4.
“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.) | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $28.60 | $28.60 |
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.
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Common questions
Has KCE Champions LLC at Whitfield Elementary School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Apr 9, 2025 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection on 4/9/25 Cert rep noted the following incidents of more than 60 months between clearance dates which is a violation of the CPSL: Staff 2's PSP clearances were dated 3/19/20 and 3/24/25.…” 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 Whitfield Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at KCE Champions LLC at Whitfield 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 Whitfield Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 10, 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 Whitfield Elementary School compare with other daycares in Berks County?
It is tied for #99 of 138 centers in Berks County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was KCE Champions LLC at Whitfield Elementary School last inspected?
Apr 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does KCE Champions LLC at Whitfield Elementary School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $28.60 for young school-age, $28.60 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs KCE Champions LLC at Whitfield Elementary School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kce Champions LLC.
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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