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KCE Champions LLC Newport Elementary School

559 N 5th St, Newport, PA 17074 · Perry County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

KCE Champions LLC Newport Elementary School is a certified child care center in Newport, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 6 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for background checks (2 of 6). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #8 of 11 centers in Perry County and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 79% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #8 of 11 centers in Perry County
2 Core-safety citations
4 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
6 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 10, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Aug 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Background checks 2
Emergency preparedness 1
Food & feeding 1
Health & medication 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During the review of the staff files, staff person #1's file contained a Child Abuse Clearance and a PA State Police clearance that were unacceptable (volunteer clearances).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Proper clearances were submitted on 2/12/26. Criminal record check received 2/12/26. Child Abuse clearance received 2/19/26.”
Core safety Feb 5, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1's file contained a FBI clearance that was late in obtaining (past the 45 days of hire---see LIS code sheet) (FBI clearance dated 2/14/25). In reviewing of staff files, staff person #2's file did not contain a FBI clearance. In reviewing of staff files, staff person #3's file did not contain a NSOR clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “Staff person #2 and #3 did not work in a childcare position at the program until clearances were obtained and on file.”
Citation Feb 5, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
In reviewing of staff files, staff person #3's file did not contain verification of completion of Emergency Plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “Staff person #3 completed Emergency Plan training.”
Citation Feb 5, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the physical site inspection, there was not a thermometer present in the refrigerator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “Thermometer was placed in the refrigerator and picture sent to representative.”
Citation Feb 5, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During review of the staff files, staff person #1 and staff person #3's files contained Health Assessments that were late in obtaining (see LIS code sheet) (staff person #1 date of health assessment 1/13/25; staff person #3 date of health assessment 6/24/24).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “Manager will do monthly checks on all files and maintain timing is correct on all required paperwork and dates are up to code.”
Citation Feb 5, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
In reviewing of staff files, staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 3270.31(f)(1-10).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “Staff person #3 will be suspended until completion of preservice training (if not suspended, will not work without supervision by an AGS).”

“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.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 13, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jun 3, 2024 · what STARS means
Operator Kce Champions LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00253527
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Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has KCE Champions LLC Newport Elementary School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Feb 10, 2026 (background checks): “During the review of the staff files, staff person #1's file contained a Child Abuse Clearance and a PA State Police clearance that were unacceptable (volunteer clearances).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about KCE Champions LLC Newport Elementary School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at KCE Champions LLC Newport 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 Newport Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jun 3, 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 Newport Elementary School compare with other daycares in Perry County?

It is tied for #8 of 11 centers in Perry County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was KCE Champions LLC Newport Elementary School last inspected?

Feb 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs KCE Champions LLC Newport 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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