Violation

Supervise with kindness, understanding and firmness; (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Ensure that the guidance, behavior management and discipline practices are constructive and educational in nature, appropriate to each child's age and circumstances, and in keeping with the center's policies and procedures; (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Used only for children over the age of three years; (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A search shall be done of the state-based child and adult abuse and neglect registries and protective services databases in each state where the staff member or volunteer resided during the preceding five years. The same search shall be done in the state where the staff member or volunteer currently resides, and shall be repeated every five years. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Redirect the child to alternative behavior or other activities; (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Has a personally labeled toothbrush with bristles in good condition, that is stored in a sanitary manner so that it does not touch another toothbrush and that its bristles are exposed to the air to dry; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

All qualified staff shall apply for credentialing on the WV STARS Career Pathway. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Plastic bags, latex gloves and Styrofoam objects are not accessible to the child less than four years of age, and that balloons are completely prohibited in a center that serves children less than school age. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A search shall be done of the state-based child and adult abuse and neglect registries and protective services databases in each state where the staff member or volunteer resided during the preceding five years. The same search shall be done in the state where the staff member or volunteer currently resides, and shall be repeated every five years. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall prepare a written, daily roster that includes the first and last names of each child in each group of children, the name of the staff member responsible for the group, and the space designated for use by the group both at the center and at off-site locations used during field trips. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall provide each new staff member with a notification letter that includes his or her effective date of hire, position title, qualifications, duties and responsibilities at the time of hiring. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A tuberculosis risk assessment that is repeated annually or a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method, if a screening is indicated by the tuberculosis risk assessment. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Periodically throughout the day, the staff member responsible for each group of children shall check the daily roster to ensure that all children are present or accounted for. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall document that preservice training and orientation training was provided by having the staff member and center director sign a statement acknowledging receiving both preservice and orientation training and shall keep the statement in the staff member's file. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall secure from the employee a recent health assessment performed not more than 90 days prior to the date hired for the employee and signed by a licensed health care provider. The health assessment shall be on file no later than 30 days from the first date of employment. A health assessment for a volunteer shall be on file if the volunteer is scheduled to work at least 40 hours per month in the center. The health assessment shall include: (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A verification of the staff member's education and qualifications. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Abuse Recognition and Prevention. Within three months of employment or use, staff members shall have training in child abuse recognition and prevention. Training in child abuse recognition and prevention may be used to meet the requirement for annual professional development described in this section. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A search shall be done of the state-based child and adult abuse and neglect registries and protective services databases in each state where the staff member or volunteer resided during the preceding five years. The same search shall be done in the state where the staff member or volunteer currently resides, and shall be repeated every five years. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

All qualified staff shall apply for credentialing on the WV STARS Career Pathway. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall keep each daily roster in a designated location where it is readily available in case of emergencies and can be used to confirm attendance following an evacuation from the premises or upon returning from a field trip. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall assign each group of children to a qualified staff member or team of qualified staff members, maintaining at all times the staff-to-child ratios required under this rule. When groups are combined, a center shall continue to maintain the staff-to-child ratios required under this rule. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall keep each daily roster in a designated location where it is readily available in case of emergencies and can be used to confirm attendance following an evacuation from the premises or upon returning from a field trip. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall prepare a written, daily roster that includes the first and last names of each child in each group of children, the name of the staff member responsible for the group, and the space designated for use by the group both at the center and at off-site locations used during field trips. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Periodically throughout the day, the staff member responsible for each group of children shall check the daily roster to ensure that all children are present or accounted for. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

The children have adequate supervision at all times; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Subjecting a child to physical punishment of any kind, including, but not limited to, shaking, striking, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spitting, biting, hair puling, yanking, slamming, excessive exercise or any cruel treatment that may cause pain; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A fitness determination of eligibility from the WV CARES unit; and (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall provide each new staff member with a notification letter that includes his or her effective date of hire, position title, qualifications, duties and responsibilities at the time of hiring. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A verification of the staff member's education and qualifications. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A tuberculosis risk assessment that is repeated annually or a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method, if a screening is indicated by the tuberculosis risk assessment. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall secure from the employee a recent health assessment performed not more than 90 days prior to the date hired for the employee and signed by a licensed health care provider. The health assessment shall be on file no later than 30 days from the first date of employment. A health assessment for a volunteer shall be on file if the volunteer is scheduled to work at least 40 hours per month in the center. The health assessment shall include: (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall keep each daily roster in a designated location where it is readily available in case of emergencies and can be used to confirm attendance following an evacuation from the premises or upon returning from a field trip. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Has a personally labeled toothbrush with bristles in good condition, that is stored in a sanitary manner so that it does not touch another toothbrush and that its bristles are exposed to the air to dry; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

All qualified staff shall apply for credentialing on the WV STARS Career Pathway. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall document that preservice training and orientation training was provided by having the staff member and center director sign a statement acknowledging receiving both preservice and orientation training and shall keep the statement in the staff member's file. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A search shall be done of the state-based child and adult abuse and neglect registries and protective services databases in each state where the staff member or volunteer resided during the preceding five years. The same search shall be done in the state where the staff member or volunteer currently resides, and shall be repeated every five years. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Abuse Recognition and Prevention. Within three months of employment or use, staff members shall have training in child abuse recognition and prevention. Training in child abuse recognition and prevention may be used to meet the requirement for annual professional development described in this section. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Other than the exceptions cited in subdivision 8.4.e., a center shall ensure that a state and federal fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is performed on each staff member and volunteer pursuant to the provisions of the West Virginia Clearance for Access: Registry and Employment Screening Act (WV CARES), W. Va. Code §16-49-1 et seq., and W. Va. Code R. §69-10-1, et seq., and shall keep the following information on file: (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

The location of the child's emergency information; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall conduct a fire drill at least two times a month during its regular hours of operation, keeping a written record of the dates and times when fire drills are conducted. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Abuse Recognition and Prevention. Within three months of employment or use, staff members shall have training in child abuse recognition and prevention. Training in child abuse recognition and prevention may be used to meet the requirement for annual professional development described in this section. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Documentation that references have been verified including three references for the center director and two references for other staff members; (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A tuberculosis risk assessment that is repeated annually or a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method, if a screening is indicated by the tuberculosis risk assessment. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall secure from the employee a recent health assessment performed not more than 90 days prior to the date hired for the employee and signed by a licensed health care provider. The health assessment shall be on file no later than 30 days from the first date of employment. A health assessment for a volunteer shall be on file if the volunteer is scheduled to work at least 40 hours per month in the center. The health assessment shall include: (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall require all staff to meet approved pre-service training requirements and pre-service education qualifications other than that noted in subdivision 8.6.c. Provided: Staff persons who have remained employed by the center since July 1, 2003 and have been in continuous employment in that position or one requiring greater qualifications in a child care setting since July 1, 1998, shall be considered to meet the qualification of their position except the requirement of approved pre-service training. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A verification of the staff member's education and qualifications. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

The children have adequate supervision at all times; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Staff members are awake and performing their duties during work hours; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall not have on the premises ferrets, birds, reptiles, including snakes, lizards and turtles, or any wild or dangerous animals. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall provide each new staff member with a notification letter that includes his or her effective date of hire, position title, qualifications, duties and responsibilities at the time of hiring. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A current job description; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A positive inspection report from the State Fire Marshal following any changes to the center's operation and premises; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A search shall be done of the state-based child and adult abuse and neglect registries and protective services databases in each state where the staff member or volunteer resided during the preceding five years. The same search shall be done in the state where the staff member or volunteer currently resides, and shall be repeated every five years. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. Within three months of employment or use staff members shall have current CPR certification appropriate to the age of the children in care and current first aid training. Except in the first year of employment or use, training in CPR and First Aid is in addition to the requirement for annual professional development. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall require all staff to meet approved pre-service training requirements and pre-service education qualifications other than that noted in subdivision 8.6.c. Provided: Staff persons who have remained employed by the center since July 1, 2003 and have been in continuous employment in that position or one requiring greater qualifications in a child care setting since July 1, 1998, shall be considered to meet the qualification of their position except the requirement of approved pre-service training. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall secure from the employee a recent health assessment performed not more than 90 days prior to the date hired for the employee and signed by a licensed health care provider. The health assessment shall be on file no later than 30 days from the first date of employment. A health assessment for a volunteer shall be on file if the volunteer is scheduled to work at least 40 hours per month in the center. The health assessment shall include: (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A tuberculosis risk assessment that is repeated annually or a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method, if a screening is indicated by the tuberculosis risk assessment. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A verification of the staff member's education and qualifications. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Abuse Recognition and Prevention. Within three months of employment or use, staff members shall have training in child abuse recognition and prevention. Training in child abuse recognition and prevention may be used to meet the requirement for annual professional development described in this section. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Documentation that references have been verified including three references for the center director and two references for other staff members; (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.