A Little People Place

That the center develops a mentoring plan which provides for weekly mentoring by a qualified and trained staff person for each staff member that has not completed approved training.

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

Child records according to the following guidelines:

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

A verification of the staff member's education and qualifications.

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

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.

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

Policies and procedures for confidentiality and information disclosure, behavior management, and reporting child abuse and neglect;

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

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:

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

Prior to serving milk to a child, except when its original container is a single service container, staff pours the milk from the original container into a clean, sanitized and labeled bottle or a disposable, sterile bottle liner, or into a sanitized glass or single-service cup and shall not pour the milk back to its original container or store it for later use;

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

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:

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

That each staff member has a written plan for the completion of training that is agreed upon during orientation; and

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

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

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

Placing the signed acknowledgement statement in the staff member's file.

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

All qualified staff shall complete the approved training which is necessary to keep the credential current.

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

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;

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

The children have adequate supervision at all times;

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

All qualified staff shall apply for credentialing on the WV STARS Career Pathway.

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

All staff in positions that are not qualified staff positions shall have training within the first three months of employment related to their responsibilities, renew child abuse and neglect recognition every three years and keep first aid and CPR certification current.

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

Standard trampolines are prohibited unless used as a special activity and the activity complies with subsection 14.8. of this rule. Trampolines used as part of a childs plan due to special needs are not subject to this prohibition.

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

Obtaining a signed and dated acknowledgement that the staff member has read and understands the policies or revised policies; and

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

Documentation that references have been verified including three references for the center director and two references for other staff members;

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

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.

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

On all newly employed staff members and staff members new to their positions at three months, six months, and 12 months.

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

Staff members shall eat or participate in meals and snacks with a child 25 of months of age and over and shall model healthy eating habits;

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

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

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026