Violation

Records. A center shall maintain the confidentiality of all records, including: (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 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: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

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

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2026

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 Jan 29, 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 Jan 29, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

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

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A significant health history which the center needs to know in order to protect the health of the employee or the health and safety of children in care; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A statement that the prospective staff member has no known condition or disease which would interfere with the proper care of children; and (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 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 Jan 29, 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 29, 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: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 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 Jan 29, 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 Jan 29, 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 Jan 29, 2026

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 Jan 29, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

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

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Prior to receiving the WV CARES fitness determination required under this rule on any staff member, a center shall have in place a safety plan that ensures that the staff member works under direct supervision and is not left alone with a child. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 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 29, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.