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Kce Champions Llc At Whitfield Elementary School
2700 VAN REED RD, Reading PA 19609 · License #CER-00239232 · Child Care Center
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- 2700 VAN REED RD, Reading PA 19609 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 999 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During renewal inspection on 4/22/26 Staff Person 3 had one written reference in their staff file.
Corrected by May 8, 2026
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
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
Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
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.
Corrected by Apr 23, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
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.
Corrected by Apr 23, 2026
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
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).
Corrected by Apr 23, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.241(b)(10) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. An equivalent health report completed by a school is acceptable as documentation of child health for a school-age child.
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.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2026
- Violation
3270.36(b) · An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at § 3270.36(b)(1-5).
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.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
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.
Corrected by May 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at any facility, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise Staff 3, Staff 3 may not work in a child-care position or have direct contact with children at any facility.
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.
Corrected by May 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff 3 may not work in a childcare position or have direct contact with children at any facility until such time as the NSOR clearance is obtained and placed in the Staff's file.
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.
Corrected by May 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
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.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
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.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.121(b) · At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
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.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
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.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
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.
Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
During a renewal inspection on 4/9/25 Cert rep observed the children did not wash their hands before their snack.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
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.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
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.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
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).
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic lined receptacles.
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.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff 1 and Staff 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until such time as all required CPSL documents and clearance certificates are present in the Staff files.
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.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 Staff 1 was hired provisionally and working as a director. This is prohibited by the CPSL.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(b)(3) · A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children.
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.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. Embedded play equipment in the School age outdoor play space must be made inaccessible to children until such a time that 9-inch depth of wood mulch is installed.
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.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
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.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(7) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
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.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
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.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
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.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
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.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
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.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
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.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.94(a)(4) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.
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.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.131(c) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
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).
Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.171(a) · An operator shall 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.
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.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 22, 2026 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 4/22/26 Staff Person 3 had one written reference in their staff file.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 9, 2025 inspection noted: “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.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 20, 2024 inspection noted: “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 re…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error