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KCE Champions LLC Central Elementary School

555 W Mountain Ave, Williamsport, PA 17702 · Lycoming County
4 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#16 of 19 centers in Williamsport
4 Core-safety citations
13 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
17 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 17 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 14, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 6
Health & medication 5
Background checks 3
Emergency preparedness 1
Supervision 1
Building & playground safety 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety May 14, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
In reviewing of staff files, staff person #4's file contained a volunteer child abuse clearance and not a full clearance for employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2026): “Staff person #4 will not work in a childcare position at the program until the appropriate clearance is obtained and on file.”
Citation May 14, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2026): “All staff will receive emergency plan training prior to the start of the new school year/program, as the program will not be operating this summer.”
Citation May 14, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2026): “The provider obtained new and up to date emergency contact forms at the start of the summer program (different site). Emergency contact forms were updated for child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4. Child #5 was disenrolled from the school program and will not be attending a summer program. Fee…”
Core safety Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “Provider connected with Staff #2 and asked them to send a copy of the NSOR that was submitted on 10/16/2025. The NSOR was misplaced and did not upload correctly to the digital database we have. Staff #2 has been suspended and did call the agency to have a new copy sent to her on the week of 1/5 and…”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “Provider has connected with the parents of Child #2 and received an updated immunization form on Monday, 1/12/2026.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “Provider connected with the parents of Child #2 and received an updated health report on Monday, 1/12/2026.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “Provider connected with the parent for Child #1 and received the health insurance policy number on Friday, 1/9/2026.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “Provider connected with Staff #1 and was able to locate the reference letters from time of hire.”
Core safety Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 9, 2026): “Staff #2 was observed working alone with children without having a complete file (missing the NSOR paperwork). The site director will direct staff #2 to the website in order to complete the certificate. Until this certificate is complete, staff #2 will not be alone with children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2025): “Staff #1 and staff #2, who both have incomplete files, were observed taking children to the bathroom alone. The site director will send children to the bathroom one at a time in cases where only one or two children need to use the restroom. In the event more than 2-3 friends need to use the…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, disinfectant wipes were accessible to children on the classroom table.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2025): “The disinfectant wipes were placed on the table in reach of the children. An adult was conducted on 11/17/2025 to ensure that materials labeled, "keep out of reach of children" are kept safely stored and used with the container being in the adult's possession.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 9, 2026): “During renewal inspection, the files for Child #2 and Child #3 were missing the required immunization status. When the site director requests an updated health report, they will also request an updated immunization report.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Staff #2's file was missing an initial health assessment. The site director will obtain a copy of their most recent health assessment and place it into staff #2's file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection, an initial health report was not on file for Child #2 and Child #3.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 9, 2026): “The health reports for child #2 and child #3 were not included in the child's files. The site director will contact the two sponsors of these children and obtain and file a copy of these children's most recent health report.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact for Child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 9, 2026): “The emergency contact/sponsor for child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number on their child's enrollment packet. The site director will contact the sponsor and ensure they receive the information and put it into the child's file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 9, 2026): “Staff #1's file was missing references. The site director will obtain these references and place them into this staffs file to meet the DHS facility requirements.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2025): “There was no information regarding accessing the DHS website of the state DHS representative available to parents. The site director will have displayed the business card of the state representative and has highlighted the website link for parents to view.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

“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

Provisional Certificate of Compliance for Downgrade Apr 15, 2026
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 10, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 24, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Kce Champions LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00258532
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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.

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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