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WV Early Learning Academy at the Capitol

302 Jefferson St, Charleston WV 25311 · License #30229043 · Center · Child Care Center

Regular

Capacity 147 childrenAges 1 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Apr 8, 2026

Contact

Director: Tamra Lee
Phone: (304) 558-5437
Website: Add via profile claim
Address: 302 Jefferson St, Charleston WV 25311 · Directions

Hours

Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.

Care & schedule

When they operate

Schedule type not published.

Ages served

Ages not published.

Licensed for 147 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

From inspections (not complaints)

High-risk violations

Serious / high-risk non-compliance

Substantiated complaints

Published by WV BFA / ECE

Inspections, past 3 yrs

Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

9.0

West Virginia average

0.3

Inspection history & violations

Source: West Virginia Department of Human Services — Bureau for Family Assistance / Early Care and Education

Apr 8, 2026 — Corrective Action Plan

4 violations cited · view state record

4 violations

Achieved
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 May 14, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
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 May 4, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
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 May 4, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
That the surface of the play area in an equipment use zone complies with the current Consumer Product Safety Commission's publication entitled "Public Playground Safety Handbook," publication # 325, sections 2.4. et seq. and 5.3. et seq. A licensee whose outdoor space was approved prior to July 1, 2014, and who remains in compliance with the previous rule, and who does not undergo renovation or relocation of the outdoor space, has until July 1, 2018, to comply with the current requirements. (Outcome: Achieved)

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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1The Apr 8, 2026 inspection noted: “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 i…” — what has changed since then?
2The Jun 24, 2025 inspection noted: “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 c…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from West Virginia Department of Human Services — Bureau for Family Assistance / Early Care and Education on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error

Jun 24, 2025 — Corrective Action Plan

14 violations cited · view state record

14 violations

Achieved
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 Jun 11, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Products containing potentially hazardous chemicals, including identified poisons, medications, certain cleaning supplies, and art supplies, not clearly labeled as "nontoxic," are inaccessible to the children in a locked cabinet away from food, and when possible, stored in their original containers and never in containers originally designed for food; and (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Violation
A container, shelf, or cupboard that is inaccessible to children but permits staff to reach supplies, such as clean diapers, without leaving a child unattended;
Corrected Corrected by Jan 1, 1753
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
A container, shelf, or cupboard that is inaccessible to children but permits staff to reach supplies, such as clean diapers, without leaving a child unattended; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
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 Jul 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
All qualified staff shall apply for credentialing on the WV STARS Career Pathway. (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
A verification of the staff member's education and qualifications. (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
On all staff at least once a year; and (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Are in good repair and free of sharp points or corners, pinch or crush points, splinters, protruding nails or bolts, loose rusty parts, hazardous small parts that may be swallowed, identified poisons or paint that contains lead, and are regularly inspected by staff for potential hazards; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
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 Nov 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
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 Nov 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
A current job description; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Staff members and children shall wash their hands with soap and warm, running water for at least 20 seconds: (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
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 Aug 1, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.