Violation

Diapering and Toileting. A center shall ensure that diapering and toilet training follow the guidelines in Appendix 78-1-D of this rule. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Ensure that staff members initially place the child 12 months of age and under, or under the age when he or she can turn over independently, on his or her back unless the parent provides a written statement from a licensed health care provider prohibiting the child from being placed in that position for sleep; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026

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 Feb 6, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Providing a child who is awake play equipment and opportunities to play freely on a clean, safe floor. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Seasonally appropriate covers or clothing shall be used, sufficient to maintain adequate warmth. For children 12 months of age and younger a sleeper may be worn or a thin blanket used for a covering. If a blanket is used, it shall be tucked around the mattress of the crib and only cover the child as high as his or her chest; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Restrictive equipment. Infant equipment that restricts movement such as swings, play pens, play yards, stationary activity centers (exer-saucers), infant seats, etc., if used, shall only be used for short periods of time not to exceed 15 minutes in a four-hour period. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall take all necessary precautions to ensure an accident-free and smoke-free environment for the children, staff members and visitors to the center. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Before preparing, handling or serving food, or setting the table; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

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

Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

After toileting, handling diapers or assisting a child with toilet use; (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 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 Oct 6, 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 Oct 6, 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 Oct 6, 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 Feb 6, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

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

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 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 Oct 6, 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 Oct 6, 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: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 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 Sep 25, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Diapering and Toileting. A center shall ensure that diapering and toilet training follow the guidelines in Appendix 78-1-D of this rule. (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

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

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 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 May 29, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

10.1.a · Violation

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

Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

11.2.d · Violation

Supervise with kindness, understanding and firmness (Outcome: Achieved)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

19.7 · Violation

Evacuation and Drill Plan

Corrected Corrected by Jan 1, 1753

Marked corrected in the state record.

19.7.b · Violation

A center shall conduct a fire drill at least two (2) times a month during its regular hours of operation, keeping a written record of the dates and times when fire drills are conducted (Outcome: Pending)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2012

Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

A center shall ensure that medication is only administered by designated qualified staff members with training in medication administration (Outcome: Pending)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2006

Marked corrected in the state record.