KCE Champions LLC Steelton Highspire Elem School
KCE Champions LLC Steelton Highspire Elem School is a certified child care center in Harrisburg, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 48 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (21 of 48). 10 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 #31 of 75 centers in Harrisburg and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Following the outset of employment, the file for staff person #1 did not include the final results of the criminal history clearance, the file included a copy of the request for the criminal history record dated 06/12/2025.
The operator did not review the emergency plan within 12 months; the emergency plan was initially written in 08/2024 and did not have documentation in writing of a subsequent review and update of the emergency plan on file at the facility.
The operator did not have a copy of the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
The letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures was unable to be located, the information regarding the emergency plan information listed in the parent handbook did not include complete information as required in 3270.27(a). The following information was missing, Shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. Evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. Accommodations will be made for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions or a statement that emergency drills will be conducted annually.
An annual emergency drill was not conducted within the past 12 months. The facility opened in 08/2024 and does not have documentation of an emergency drill on file at the facility.
The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. A letter was last sent on 08/02/2024 with no subsequent letter sent after this date.
The facility did not have a current copy of the liability insurance policy on file at the facility; the copy of file was dated 12/01/2024 - 12/01/2025.
A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the gymnasium, Computer Lab or Room 133.
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the cafeteria, gymnasium, computer lab, or Room 133 while children were receiving care in each space.
The facility did not have a copy of the current provisional certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parent. The certificate of compliance posted was dated 02/12/2025 - 08/12/2025. Instructions for contacting the Central Regional Child Care Office was not posted with the certificate of compliance.
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Complete emergency contact information was not present in the child care space for the children receiving care in the space. A spreadsheet which included the child's name, address, date of birth, parent's name address and telephone number and the Emergency Contact individuals' names, addresses, and phone numbers was present in lieu of copies of the complete Emergency Contact information for each child.
Staff person #1 and #2 were observed caring for a mixed group of 17 younger and older school age children. Staff person #1 and #2 were not assigned the responsibility of caring for the supervision of specific children. Provider failing to follow plans to maintain compliance regarding same violations from inspection(s) of 12/09/2024. Provider's plan to maintain compliance submitted on 02/28/2025 stated, "Primary care groups will be posted in the work space, and staff will be made aware daily of any changes to the posting. This will be visible upon entering the workspace. Each staff person will be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person will know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person will be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises."
Observed staff did not ensure that the children's hands were washed before the children were served their snack.
The file for child #2 did not include an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 12/09/2024, 02/14/2025 & 05/09/2025. Provider failing to follow plans to maintain compliance regarding same violations from inspection(s) of 02/14/2025 & 06/04/2025. Provider's plan to maintain compliance submitted on 02/28/2025 stated, "Any newly enrolled student will have no more than 30 days after first day of enrollment to produce a health assessment that is current and completed and signed by the physician. Student will not be permitted in program after the 30-day requirement." Provider's plan to maintain compliance submitted on 06/04/2025 stated, "All children will have a health report within 60 days for continued compliance."
The director / designated person in charge is failing to ensure child files are completed with all required documentation and information at the time of enrollment.
The agreement for child #1 and #3 was not signed by the operator. Provider failing to follow plans to maintain compliance regarding same violations from inspection(s) of 12/09/2024 & 02/14/2025. Provider's plan to maintain compliance submitted on 02/28/2025 stated, "Upon enrollment agreements will be signed by the operator will ensure that all agreements are signed." Provider's plan to maintain compliance submitted on 01/17/2025/2025 stated, "All agreements will have required signatures of both parent and operator at time of intake by the operator. All paperwork will be reviewed for needed signatures and completion."
The file for child #2, #3, #5, #7 and #8 did not include an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 12/09/2024 & 02/14/2025. Provider failing to follow plans to maintain compliance regarding same violations from inspection(s) of 02/14/2025. Provider's plan to maintain compliance submitted on 02/28/2025 stated, "Any newly enrolled student will have no more than 30 days after first day of enrollment to produce a health assessment that is current and completed and signed by the physician. Student will not be permitted in program after the 30-day requirement."
The updated agreement form for child #1 did not include the services to be provided to the family and the child. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 12/09/2024 & 02/14/2025. Provider failing to follow plans to maintain compliance regarding same violations from inspection(s) of 02/14/2025. Provider's plan to maintain compliance submitted on 02/28/2025 stated, "All enrolled students will be provided an agreement with fees and services provided."
The emergency contact form to replace the missing forms for child #2 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact form completed to replace the missing forms for child #3 did not include the complete work address of the enrolling parent. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 02/14/2025. Provider failing to follow plans to maintain compliance regarding same violations from inspection(s) of 02/14/2025. Provider's plan to maintain compliance submitted on 02/28/2025 stated, "Upon enrollment and with welcome packet paperwork, all emergency contact paperwork will be filled out completely prior to first day of enrolled child in program to ensure the enrolling parent home and work addresses and telephone numbers are completed."
The emergency contact form completed to replace the missing form for child #4 did not include the address for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact form completed to replace the missing forms for child #5 & #6 did not include the complete address for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 02/14/2025. Provider failing to follow plans to maintain compliance regarding same violations from inspection(s) of 02/14/2025. Provider's plan to maintain compliance submitted on 02/28/2025 stated, "Upon enrollment and prior to the first day in care the enrolling parent will provide all necessary paperwork, and the paperwork will be filled out in its entirety to ensure the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released is complete."
The emergency contact form completed to replace the missing form for child #3 did not include a signature from the parent providing consent for emergency medical care, the signature line was left blank. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 02/14/2025. Provider failing to follow plans to maintain compliance regarding same violations from inspection(s) of 02/14/2025. Provider's plan to maintain compliance submitted on 02/28/2025 stated, "All child records will contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent will be provided prior to admission."
The emergency contact form completed to replace the missing forms for child #3 did not include a signature from the parent providing consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures, the signature line was left blank. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 02/14/2025. Provider failing to follow plans to maintain compliance regarding same violations from inspection(s) of 02/14/2025. Provider's plan to maintain compliance submitted on 02/28/2025 stated, "All child files will have the signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission."
Staff person #2 and #3 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 and #3 have not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid & CPR in a PQAS approved curriculum by a PQAS approved trainer.
***The file for staff person #3 did not include the required provisional hire documents at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet). The file included a PSP request pending status dated 12/17/2024, without the final clearance results on file. The results of a child abuse clearance dated 01/08/2025. The results of an FBI clearance dated 01/08/2025. The results of an NSOR clearance dated 03/05/2020 & 12/20/2024. A disclosure statement was signed on 12/17/2024. The file did not include a copy of the request for the FBI clearance. Staff person #3 was observed to be working alone with children without the final PSP results on file.
**The file for staff person #3 did not include the required provisional hire documents at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet). The file included a PSP request pending status dated 12/17/2024, without the final clearance results on file. The results of a child abuse clearance dated 01/08/2025. The results of an FBI clearance dated 01/08/2025. The results of an NSOR clearance dated 03/05/2020 & 12/20/2024. A disclosure statement was signed on 12/17/2024. The file did not include a copy of the request for the FBI clearance. Staff person #3 was observed to be working alone with children without the final PSP results on file.
The file for staff person #3 did not include the required provisional hire documents at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet). The file included a PSP request pending status dated 12/17/2024, without the final clearance results on file. The results of a child abuse clearance dated 01/08/2025. The results of an FBI clearance dated 01/08/2025. The results of an NSOR clearance dated 03/05/2020 & 12/20/2024. A disclosure statement was signed on 12/17/2024. The file did not include a copy of the request for the FBI clearance. Staff person #3 was observed to be working alone with children without the final PSP results on file.
Observed prescription medication stored in a backpack which was not locked or in an area that is out of reach of children. Staff person #3 stated the bag is kept on one of the cafeteria tables.
Observed prescription medication for child #14 which did not include written consent from the parent for the administration of the medication.
The file for child #3 did not include a health report, only an immunization record was on file. Continued noncompliance, previously cited on 12/09/2024. The operator did not have initial health reports on file within 60 days of the first day of attendance for the children enrolled at the facility. Staff person #1 stated that the files were removed by a former staff person and are no longer at the facility.
Staff person #3 was hired as the Site Director, the file for staff person #3 included a diploma for an associate's degree in a field of study that is not accepted. Upon review, it was observed the transcript lacked 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field from an accredited college or university. The transcript included 9 credit hours in a human services field.
The file for child #1 and #3 did not include an updated agreement form which included the signature of the operator. Continued noncompliance, previously cited on 12/09/2024. The agreement form used by the facility does not include the signature of the operator.
The file for child #1 and #3 did not include an updated agreement form which included the services to be provided to the family and the child. Continued noncompliance, previously cited on 12/09/2024. The agreement form used by the facility does not include the services to be provided to the family and the child.
The file for child #1 and #3 did not include an updated agreement form which included the child's arrival and departure times. Continued noncompliance, previously cited on 12/09/2024. The agreement form used by the facility does not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The emergency contact form completed to replace the missing forms for child #5 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form completed to replace the missing forms for child #4 did not include the address for an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The bag containing the emergency contact information for the children in care was left in the office and was not taken to the cafeteria where the children were receiving care. The bag included a spreadsheet with some emergency contact information in lieu of complete emergency contact information. The spreadsheet did not include contact information for 10 of the 19 children present. Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 were not listed on the spreadsheet. Continued noncompliance, previously cited on 12/09/2024. The operator did not have emergency contact information present in the child care space for the children receiving care in the space. Staff person #1 stated the files were removed by a former staff person and they are no longer onsite. An electronic data base with some information was available for each child, but not the complete emergency contact information.
The file for child #7, #11 was empty and did not have emergency contact information, an agreement or health report. The file for Child #9, #13, #17 did not include emergency contact information. The files for child #8, #12, #14, #15, #18 were incomplete and did not include emergency contact information, an updated agreement form or a health report. Continued noncompliance, previously cited on 12/09/2024. On the date of the inspection, individual records were not established and maintained for each child enrolled in the facility. The operator did not have completed emergency contact information, financial agreements or health reports for each child enrolled at the facility. Staff person #1 stated that the child files were removed from the facility by a former staff person, and they are working on restoring the files. Staff person #1 stated she has been working at the facility since 10/14/2024 without complete files for the children. Files for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were requested on 12/10/2024 to be sent to the Certification Representative. The emergency contact form and agreement form for child #1 dated 12/10/2024 and an immunization record dated 02/20/2024 was received on…
The emergency contact form completed to replace the missing forms for child #2, #3, #10 and #16 did not include a signature from the parent providing consent for emergency medical care, the signature line was left blank.
The emergency contact form completed to replace the missing forms for child #2, #3, #10 and #16 did not include a signature from the parent providing consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures, the signature line was left blank.
The file for staff person #3, did not include a copy of a transcript with the diploma to verify 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field to qualify as the director.
The facility did not have an individual that qualifies as a director present at the facility site a minimum of 20% of the program's operational hours. Staff person #3 was hired as the Site Director and did not meet the qualifications to be a director.
On the date of the inspection, an individual competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques was not present at the facility when one or more children are in care. Staff person #2 and #3 were working together caring for a group of 19 school age children. Staff person #2 and #3 have not completed pediatric first aid & CPR training.
The file for staff person #2 did not include complete provisional hire documentation at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #2 did not include documentation of a request for the FBI clearance prior to their initial start date. The signed disclosure statement was not dated at the time it was signed.
Upon arrival, staff were asked to identify the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group. There were 18 school age children with 3 staff members. A total of 12 children were identified out of the 18. Staff person #1 identified 4 young school age children and 3 older school age children. Staff person #2 identified 5 young school age children. Staff person #3 stated that she was helping but did not have an assigned group yet.
Observed Lysol cleaning wipes on a table in the cafeteria which were accessible to the children.
The refrigerator used to store snack items for the children did not have a thermometer.
The file for staff person #2 did not include the results of a tuberculosis screening at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet).
The operator did not have initial health reports on file within 60 days of the first day of attendance for the children enrolled at the facility. Staff person #1 stated that the files were removed by a former staff person and are no longer at the facility.
A current copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance policy was not on file at the facility. The copy onsite had an effective date of 12/01/2023 - 12/01/2024.
The agreement form used by the facility does not include the signature of the operator.
The agreement form used by the facility does not include the services to be provided to the family and the child.
The agreement form used by the facility does not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The operator did not have emergency contact information present in the child care space for the children receiving care in the space. Staff person #1 stated the files were removed by a former staff person and they are no longer onsite. An electronic data base with some information was available for each child, but not the complete emergency contact information.
On the date of the inspection, individual records were not established and maintained for each child enrolled in the facility. The operator did not have completed emergency contact information, financial agreements or health reports for each child enrolled at the facility. Staff person #1 stated that the child files were removed from the facility by a former staff person, and they are working on restoring the files. Staff person #1 stated she has been working at the facility since 10/14/2024 without complete files for the children. Files for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were requested on 12/10/2024 to be sent to the Certification Representative. The emergency contact form and agreement form for child #1 dated 12/10/2024 and an immunization record dated 02/20/2024 was received on 12/19/2024, A health report for child #2 dated 12/11/2024 was received on 12/23/2024. No additional files for the children were received for review.
The file for staff person #2 did not include verification of child care experience or education prior to service at the facility (see LIS code sheet).
The file for staff person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Training regarding the emergency plan was not documented for staff person #1 and #2.
The letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures did not include information regarding accommodations will be made for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions or a statement that emergency drills will be conducted annually.
The operator did not have documentation that a copy of the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
The file for staff person #2 did not include verification of child care experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.
“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.
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Has KCE Champions LLC Steelton Highspire Elem School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 8 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 Dec 12, 2025 (background checks): “Following the outset of employment, the file for staff person #1 did not include the final results of the criminal history clearance, the file included a copy of the request for the criminal history record dated…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about KCE Champions LLC Steelton Highspire Elem School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at KCE Champions LLC Steelton Highspire Elem 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 Steelton Highspire Elem School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 23, 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 Steelton Highspire Elem School compare with other daycares in Harrisburg?
It is tied for #31 of 75 centers in Harrisburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was KCE Champions LLC Steelton Highspire Elem School last inspected?
Dec 12, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs KCE Champions LLC Steelton Highspire Elem School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kce Champions LLC.
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