KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ APEX ACADEMY

16005 TERRACE RD., East Cleveland, OH 441220
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 0

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 2, 2025

Provenance

Ohio licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ APEX ACADEMY
License number
2240029977
Location
16005 TERRACE RD., East Cleveland, OH 44122
Status
0
Safety grade
C (Average), score 78.9/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected September 2, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average78.9 / 100
Health78/100
Safety70/100
Staffing81/100
Compliance97/100

8

Total Violations

Sep 2, 2025

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (8)

SERIOUSSAFETY5180:2-12-04Apr 23, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the program had not been inspected by the local fire department or local fire safety inspector and secured documentation of a fire inspection without any uncorrected violations within 12 months from the date of the last fire inspection without any uncorrected violations, as required. The program had requested the new inspection at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the previous fire inspection. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes an updated fire inspection without any uncorrected violations, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSHEALTH5180:2-12-10Apr 23, 2025

In review of the staff records, it was determined the program did not have at least one child care staff member present/scheduled to be present during all hours of operation with currently valid documentation for the training(s) listed in number(s) 1.4 below:1. First Aid child care staff members scheduled during the hours of 6:30am and 9:10 had expired training 2. First Aid child care staff members scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] did not have verification of completion of First Aid 3. First Aid trained child care staff member was not present in each building used by the program.4. CPR child care staff members scheduled during the hours of 6:30 and 9:10 had expired training 5. CPR child care staff scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] had did not have verification of completion of CPR 6. CPR trained child care staff member was not present in each building used by children7. CPR training taken by staff was not appropriate for all ages and developmental levels of the children in care8. CPR - audiovisual or electronic media training taken by staff did not include an in-person component of the training 9. Communicable Disease child care staff members scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] had expired training 10. Communicable Disease child care staff scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] had not taken Communicable Disease training 11. Communicable Disease trained child care staff member was not present in each building used by the program 12. Child Abuse child care staff members scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] had expired training 13. Child Abuse child care staff scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] had not taken Child Abuse training 14. Child Abuse trained child care staff was not in each building used by the program Refer to the Employee Record Chart for specific details. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes verification of complete coverage for any training listed, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-12-10Apr 23, 2025

In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training as noted in number(s) 4,5 below:1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire.2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire.3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire.4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired.5. The first aid training was expired.6. The CPR training was expired.Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name(s) of the child care staff member(s) who must complete the required health and safety training(s). Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSSTAFFING5180:2-12-18Apr 23, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not meet the rule requirement as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The program did not have a second employee or Child Care Staff Member present when required; There was 1 staff person to 10 children.2. The program was using a second Child Care Staff Member who was not able to meet this criteria as defined in the rule.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSTAFFING5180:2-12-19Apr 23, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that children were left unattended while inside the program as noted in number(s) 3 below: 1.Child(ren) were left unattended once. 2.Child(ren) were left unattended more than once. 3. Child(ren) left the group and were unattended. Child left the classroom, ran down the hall and hid behind a door.4.Child care staff were using a baby monitor to supervise children. 5.Child care staff were using a walkie talkie to supervise children. 6.Child care staff were using mirrors to view children in another room. 7.Child care staff were using a video camera instead of physically being present in the room. 8.Other [ ]. Children must be supervised and within sight and hearing of a child care staff member at all times. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-12-10Nov 14, 2024

In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training as noted in number(s) 4 below:1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire.2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire.3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire.4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired.5. The first aid training was expired.6. The CPR training was expired.Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name(s) of the child care staff member(s) who must complete the required health and safety training(s). Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

CRITICALSAFETY5101:2-12-12Nov 14, 2024

During the inspection, a potentially hazardous substance, which was determined to not present a serious risk to a child, was not used or stored properly as noted in number(s) 12 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children in the [ ] area.2. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the [ ] area.3. Fish food was accessible to children in the [ ] area.4. Hand lotion was accessible to children in the [ ] area.5. Hand sanitizer (for children under 24 months) was accessible to children in the [ ] area.6. Laundry detergent was accessible to children in the [ ] area.7. Powder dish washing soap was accessible to children in the [ ] area.8. Paint cans were accessible to children in the [ ] area.9. White out was accessible to children in the [ ] area.10. Potting Soil was accessible to children in the [ ] area.11. Other potentially hazardous substance [ ] was accessible to children in the [ ] area.12. Cleaning/sanitizing supplies had not been clearly labeled.13. School-age children were using cleaning supplies, agents and/or equipment without adult supervision.14. A spray aerosol was used in the [ ] group while children were in attendance. 15. Other: [ ].Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-12-20Nov 14, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that cots or mats did not meet the requirements as noted in number(s) 9 below:1. The program did not have enough individually assigned cots and/or mats for each child.2. A child was sleeping [on the floor, at the table, on a bean bag chair, on a couch or chair].3.Frames were bent/broken.4.Covers were torn.5.Cots were missing bolts.6.Cots were sagging.7.Legs on the cots were broken.8. Cots did not stand at least 3 inches but no more than 18 inches off the floor. 9. Cots were not at least 36 inches in length and as long as the child is tall. 10. Mats were not at least 1 inch thick and as wide and long as the child assigned.11.Other [ ].Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ APEX ACADEMY's safety grade?

KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ APEX ACADEMY has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 78.9 out of 100.

How many violations does KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ APEX ACADEMY have?

KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ APEX ACADEMY has 8 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 3 serious, and 4 minor.

When was KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ APEX ACADEMY last inspected?

KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ APEX ACADEMY was last inspected on September 2, 2025.

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