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 Mar 26, 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: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 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 26, 2026

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: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Prior to caring for children, all current and potential staff are required to complete approved pre-service training. Prior to or during the first week of employment and prior to having sole responsibility for a group of children, a center shall provide orientation to the staff member that includes a review of: (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

The children have adequate supervision at all times; (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall ensure that its attendance procedures include accounting for a child at all times and taking action when a child is lost on or off the premises. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 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: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2026

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: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

All qualified staff shall complete the approved training which is necessary to keep the credential current. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 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: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Brushing Teeth. A center shall provide appropriate opportunities for the children in care to have supervised practice of brushing teeth on a daily basis; and (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 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 Jan 6, 2026

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 Feb 24, 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 Jan 28, 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: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Prior to caring for children, all current and potential staff are required to complete approved pre-service training. Prior to or during the first week of employment and prior to having sole responsibility for a group of children, a center shall provide orientation to the staff member that includes a review of: (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 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 11, 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: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2026

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: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 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 Jul 17, 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 Jul 18, 2025

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 May 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

All qualified staff shall complete the approved training which is necessary to keep the credential current. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 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: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 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: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

For staff currently employed, a center shall keep on file a health assessment that is updated every two years except the tuberculosis risk assessment or tuberculosis screening discussed above. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025

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 Oct 14, 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: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 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: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A completed and signed WV CARES self-disclosure application and consent form. A copy of the form shall be on file and uploaded to the WV CARES system no later than the date of hire; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A current job description; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

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

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 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: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Electrical Outlet. A center shall ensure that when an electrical outlet within reach of a child younger than school age is not in use, it is protected by a cover. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

For individuals over 13 and under 18 years of age, prior to permitting them direct contact with the children on a regular basis, a center shall have on file a signed affidavit from the individual's parent stating that his or her child has never been arrested or convicted of an offense against a person. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

For staff currently employed, a center shall keep on file a health assessment that is updated every two years except the tuberculosis risk assessment or tuberculosis screening discussed above. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 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 Dec 18, 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 Dec 18, 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 Dec 18, 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 Dec 18, 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 Dec 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

All qualified staff shall complete the approved training which is necessary to keep the credential current. (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Brushing Teeth. A center shall provide appropriate opportunities for the children in care to have supervised practice of brushing teeth on a daily basis; and (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Prior to caring for children, all current and potential staff are required to complete approved pre-service training. Prior to or during the first week of employment and prior to having sole responsibility for a group of children, a center shall provide orientation to the staff member that includes a review of: (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Equipped with band aids, a non-mercury thermometer, gauze, tape, scissors, tweezers, disposable nonporous gloves, a first aid guide, the telephone number of a poison control center, and pencil and paper. A bottle of clean water shall be stored with or accompany the first aid kit; and (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 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: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 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: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 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 Dec 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

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

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 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 Dec 18, 2025

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 Dec 18, 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 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.