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Melanie Carpenter

Summersville WV 26651 · License #30283046 · Home-based · Registered Family Child Care

Regular

Capacity 6 childrenAges 1 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Mar 24, 2026

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Address: Summersville WV 26651 · Directions
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Care & schedule

When they operate

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Ages served

Ages not published.

Licensed for 6 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

13.7

West Virginia average

0.3

Inspection history & violations

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

Mar 24, 2026 — Corrective Action Plan

4 violations cited · view state record

4 violations

Achieved
Violation
Trampolines shall not be accessible to the children in care. (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Keep documentation available on site of rabies vaccinations for all cats and dogs kept on the premises; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
A general medical examination for all children shall be obtained by the parents within thirty (30) days of admission to the home, provided the examination was completed no more than six (6) months prior to the child's admission to the home; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
A family child care home shall maintain all completed parental forms required by the Department, including emergency information and medical forms, on file. (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.

Aug 19, 2025 — Corrective Action Plan

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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1The Mar 24, 2026 inspection noted: “Trampolines shall not be accessible to the children in care. (Outcome: Achieved)” — what has changed since then?
2The Aug 19, 2025 inspection noted: “Immunization records shall be completed and updated according to the schedule recommended by the Department; (Outcome: Achieved)” — what has changed since then?
3The Sep 16, 2024 inspection noted: “A balance of active and quiet play; (Outcome: Achieved)” — 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

Achieved
Violation
Immunization records shall be completed and updated according to the schedule recommended by the Department; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Trampolines shall not be accessible to the children in care. (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
A family child care home shall maintain all completed parental forms required by the Department, including emergency information and medical forms, on file. (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Thereafter, the caregiver shall complete eight hours of approved training annually, encompassing a minimum of two Core Knowledge/Core Competency areas. (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
A general medical examination for all children shall be obtained by the parents within thirty (30) days of admission to the home, provided the examination was completed no more than six (6) months prior to the child's admission to the home; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Emergency consent forms shall be notarized. (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Documentation verifying completion of approved pre-service health and safety training. (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Keep documentation available on site of rabies vaccinations for all cats and dogs kept on the premises; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
A family child care home shall maintain a training record with certificates of attendance for training completed during the registration period. (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.

Sep 16, 2024 — Corrective Action Plan

28 violations cited · view state record

28 violations

Achieved
Violation
A balance of active and quiet play; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
A digital thermometer; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
A family child care home shall develop and post a written plan for an emergency evacuation in the event of fire, natural disaster or other threatening situation that may pose a health or safety hazard to the children in the family child care home. The plan shall include, but not be limited to: (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
A family child care home shall post the daily routine. (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
A first aid guide. (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
A poison control center or the universal poison control center telephone number, 1-800-222-1222; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Ambulance service; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
An emergency substitute, if applicable. (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Bandage tape; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Blunt tipped scissors; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Disposable gloves; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Indoor play time; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Keep documentation available on site of rabies vaccinations for all cats and dogs kept on the premises; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Nap times for children who need them; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Non-medicated adhesive strips; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Numbers for each child's health care provider; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Outdoor play time on days when temperatures are 40 degrees and above, weather and circumstances permitting; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Parents' work and home; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Police and fire departments; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Sealed packages of alcohol wipes or antiseptic; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Soap; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Specific meal times; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Sterile gauze; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
The caregiver shall obtain a medical examination and either a tuberculosis risk assessment, a TB skin test, or chest x-ray within 30 days of application for a certificate of registration and upon application for renewal of the certificate of registration. (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
The child abuse and neglect hotline; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
The fire evacuation plan shall include a drawing of the primary and secondary exits from all areas of the house and meeting places for the children once they have exited the home. (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Time to learn self-help skills, such as hand washing, brushing teeth, dressing and toileting. (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Achieved
Violation
Tweezers; (Outcome: Achieved)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.