Violation

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

Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2026

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 Jul 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: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 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: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 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: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

When the center owns the vehicle, identifying information is placed on the outside of the vehicle, which can be read by a pedestrian or other passing vehicle, that includes the name, address and telephone number of the center; and (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 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 Nov 5, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Ensure that the premises, furnishings, equipment and supplies are in good repair and present no hazard to the health and safety of the children; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 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 Nov 5, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

For a child of 25 months and over, a center shall ensure that the child: (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

When the center owns the vehicle, a weekly safety check is conducted and recorded. The safety check shall include vehicle tire pressure, headlights, windshield wipers, emergency flashers, brake lights, turn signals, first aid kit, gas gauge, oil and other fluids. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center may not employ or use an individual who has entered a plea of guilty or no contest, or has been convicted of a disqualifying offense unless the Secretary grants a waiver or variance. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Ask the parent to provide for the childs personal use a clean, comfortable, nonflammable or flame retardant sleeping garment and other personal items, such as a comb or brush, and label the childs personal use items. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Ensure that the premises, furnishings, equipment and supplies are in good repair and present no hazard to the health and safety of the children; (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

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

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

For each mixed age group at a center, the center shall maintain the staff-to-child ratio and group size described in Table A of Appendix 78-1-E of this rule for the youngest child in the group; and (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

For each singe-age group at a center, the center shall maintain the staff-to-child ratio and group size described in Table A of Appendix 78-1-E of this rule; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 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 Jul 2, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

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

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

For each mixed age group at a center, the center shall maintain the staff-to-child ratio and group size described in Table A of Appendix 78-1-E of this rule for the youngest child in the group; and (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

For each singe-age group at a center, the center shall maintain the staff-to-child ratio and group size described in Table A of Appendix 78-1-E of this rule; (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

During short periods of time for special occasions such as field trips, the center may combine school-age groups of children with children over the age of 24 months. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

For each mixed age group at a center, the center shall maintain the staff-to-child ratio and group size described in Table A of Appendix 78-1-E of this rule for the youngest child in the group; and (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Providing a signed incident or accident report when an incident or accident resulted in first aid. The report shall include, at a minimum, the time, date, location, description of the incident or accident, the action taken and the name of the staff person responsible for the child at that time; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Ensure that the premises, furnishings, equipment and supplies are in good repair and present no hazard to the health and safety of the children; (Outcome: Not Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A physical examination, including vision and hearing screening; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 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 Jan 30, 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 Apr 14, 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 Apr 15, 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: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024

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 Jan 30, 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: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Make eye contact with the child and kneel or sit beside the child whenever possible when speaking to the child;

Corrected Corrected by Jan 1, 1753

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: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Restraining a child physically or by placing the child in confining equipment or using any other restrictive means such as straps or ties. Provided: when a child's behavior places the child or others around the child at risk of physical harm, a staff person may use a gentle method of physically holding the child. The staff person must be an experienced staff member and one that is known to the child and shall only restrain the child for as long as is necessary for the child to regain control; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 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 Jan 30, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

The ability to work with children without mistreatment or abuse; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

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

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

The children remain in areas approved for daily program activities and do not go into other areas including the kitchen, unless it is part of the planned, supervised experience; and (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

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

Corrected Corrected by Nov 23, 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 Jan 30, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.7.b · Violation

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

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

19.4.a · Violation

A center shall prepare a written, daily roster that includes the first and last names of each child in each group of children, 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 Jun 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

19.2.a · Violation

A center shall ensure that the responsible person bringing the child to the center signs the child in as the child arrives and that the responsible person picking up the child signs the child out as the child departs the center (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

10.5.b.1 · Violation

For each single-age group at a center, the center shall maintain the staff:child ratio and group size described in Table A of Appendix 78-1 F of this rule (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.