KCE Champions LLC Central Elementary School
KCE Champions LLC Central Elementary School is a certified child care center in Williamsport, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 17 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 17). All 17 came in the last 12 months, including 4 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 19 centers in Williamsport and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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In reviewing of staff files, staff person #4's file contained a volunteer child abuse clearance and not a full clearance for employment.
In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, and staff person #4's files did not contain verification of initial (staff person #2, #3, and #4) or annual (staff person #1) emergency plan training (see LIS Code sheet).
In reviewing of children's files, child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5's files did not contain updated Emergency Contact forms nor Fee Agreements (see LIS Code sheet).
The file for Staff #2, who was observed working alone with children, did not contain the NSOR certificate as required under the CPSL. This violation was cited under the renewal inspection and is being cited again because it is past the provider's correction date of 11/18/25. In addition, after multiple email attempts by the certification representative to obtain this document, neither the NSOR certificate nor the employee's suspension notice has been submitted for review.
The file for Child #2 did not contain a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. This violation was cited under the renewal inspection and is being cited again because it is past the provider's correction date of 12/15/25. In addition, after multiple email attempts by the certification representative to obtain this document, the immunization record has not been submitted for review.
An initial health report was not on file for Child #2. This violation was cited under the renewal inspection and is being cited again because it is past the provider's correction date of 12/15/25. In addition, after multiple email attempts by the certification representative to obtain this document, the initial health report has not been submitted for review.
The emergency contact for Child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number. This violation was cited under the renewal inspection and is being cited again because it is past the provider's correction date of 12/15/25. In addition, after multiple email attempts by the certification representative to obtain this document, the health insurance policy number has not been submitted for review.
The file for Staff #1 did not contain any references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. This violation was cited under the renewal inspection and is being cited again because it is past the provider's correction date of 12/15/25. In addition, after multiple email attempts by the certification representative to obtain these documents, the references have not been submitted for review.
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #2, who was observed working alone with children, did not contain the NSOR certificate as required under the CPSL.
During the renewal inspection, Staff #2, who qualifies as an aide, was observed taking the children to bathroom alone without being supervised by a staff person who qualifies, at minimum, as an assistant group supervisor. Likewise, it was verified by the site supervisor that Staff #1, who qualifies as an aide, also takes the children alone to the bathroom without being supervised by a staff person who qualifies, at minimum, as an assistant group supervisor.
During the renewal inspection, disinfectant wipes were accessible to children on the classroom table.
During the renewal inspection, the file for Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #2 did not contain an initial health assessment. Staff #2 was functioning as an aide at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, an initial health report was not on file for Child #2 and Child #3.
During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact for Child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number.
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #1 did not contain any references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the renewal inspection, the provider did not have on file nor displayed the information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
About this center
Common questions
Has KCE Champions LLC Central 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 May 14, 2026 (background checks): “In reviewing of staff files, staff person #4's file contained a volunteer child abuse clearance and not a full clearance for employment.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about KCE Champions LLC Central Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at KCE Champions LLC Central 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 Central Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 24, 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 Central Elementary School compare with other daycares in Williamsport?
It is #16 of 19 centers in Williamsport by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was KCE Champions LLC Central Elementary School last inspected?
May 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs KCE Champions LLC Central 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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