KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ BROOK KNOLL ELEMENTARY

151 BROOK KNOLL DRIVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95060LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

16 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 18, 2026

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ BROOK KNOLL ELEMENTARY
License number
Not listed
Location
151 BROOK KNOLL DRIVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
16 inspections, last inspected February 18, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

52

Total Violations

Feb 18, 2026

Last Inspection

121

Capacity

Complaint History

5 complaint investigations on record.

6

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

5

Unsubstantiated

Oct 20, 2025
2 substantiated1 unsubstantiated2 citations
Nov 19, 2024
3 unsubstantiated
Aug 31, 2024
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated2 citations
Aug 18, 2024
2 substantiated2 citations
Jun 19, 2023
1 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (52)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 20, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 20, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.817(b)(2)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101218.1(b)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(b) At the time of acceptance of each child in care, the licensee shall inform each child's parent or authorized representative of his/her rights that include, but are not limited to, the following:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101516.5(b)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(b) There shall be a staffing ratio of one teacher and one aide present to every 28 children in attendance.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(a)(b)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

§1596.8662 (b) (1)   Availability of information regarding detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; training for mandated reporter who is licensed day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility; proof of completion (b) (1)   On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(3)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(3)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101516.5(b)(1)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101516.5(b)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101516.5(b)(1)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.817(b)(2)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(b)(1)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(3)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(a)(b)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101218.1(b)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101516.5(b)(1)Type AComplaintAug 20, 2025

(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101516.5(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.817(b)(2)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

the Notice of Site Visit from the Department's last visit to the Facility on June 4, 2024 was not posted upon LPA's arrival to the Facility.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101516.5(b)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

Based on observation, there was not a cover on the electrical outlet near the entrance door that has the stairs. This poses a safety hazard to children in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101516.5(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

the Facility was operating out of ratio when one partially qualified teacher opened the Facility on the following dates: 05/14/24, 05/16/24, 05/21/24, 05/23/24 and was the only staff present with anywhere from one to six children present during the early morning session. This presents a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)Type AComplaintAug 20, 2025

The Licensee did not provide qualifications necessary to confirm if staff are teacher or aide qualified, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(a)(b)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

§1596.8662 (b) (1)   Availability of information regarding detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; training for mandated reporter who is licensed day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility; proof of completion (b) (1)   On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101516.5(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

Staff 2 (S2) & Staff 7 (S7) began working at the Facility on Monday June 10, 2024, but were not associated to the Facility until 06/11/2024 (S2) and June 12, 2024 (S7)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101218.1(b)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(b) At the time of acceptance of each child in care, the licensee shall inform each child's parent or authorized representative of his/her rights that include, but are not limited to, the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 31, 2024

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 31, 2024

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 18, 2024

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 18, 2024

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 19, 2023

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ BROOK KNOLL ELEMENTARY's safety grade?

KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ BROOK KNOLL ELEMENTARY has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ BROOK KNOLL ELEMENTARY have?

KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ BROOK KNOLL ELEMENTARY has 52 total violations on record, including 5 critical, 47 serious, and 0 minor.

When was KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ BROOK KNOLL ELEMENTARY last inspected?

KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ BROOK KNOLL ELEMENTARY was last inspected on February 18, 2026.

Has KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ BROOK KNOLL ELEMENTARY had any complaints?

KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ BROOK KNOLL ELEMENTARY has 5 complaint investigations on record, with 6 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 5 unsubstantiated.

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