A Mother's Touch Child Care & Learning Ctr

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.

Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 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: Aug 27, 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: Aug 27, 2026

A current job description;

Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026

That the surface of the play area in an equipment use zone complies with the current Consumer Product Safety Commission's publication entitled "Public Playground Safety Handbook," publication # 325, sections 2.4. et seq. and 5.3. et seq. A licensee whose outdoor space was approved prior to July 1, 2014, and who remains in compliance with the previous rule, and who does not undergo renovation or relocation of the outdoor space, has until July 1, 2018, to comply with the current requirements.

An unincorporated, individual licensee (owner) may act as the governing body. In addition to the requirements listed in paragraph 6.1.b.4., the owner shall appoint a parent advisory committee comprised of parents of children currently served by the center that meets at least four times in a 12-month period.

A completed and signed WV CARES self-disclosure application and consent form. A copy of the form shall be on file and uploaded to the WV CARES system no later than the date of hire;

Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

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

Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026

Written menus developed by a dietician or nutritionist, or proof of participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program administered by the Office of Child Nutrition in the Department of Education; and

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: Jul 13, 2026

That the surface of the play area in an equipment use zone complies with the current Consumer Product Safety Commission's publication entitled "Public Playground Safety Handbook," publication # 325, sections 2.4. et seq. and 5.3. et seq. A licensee whose outdoor space was approved prior to July 1, 2014, and who remains in compliance with the previous rule, and who does not undergo renovation or relocation of the outdoor space, has until July 1, 2018, to comply with the current requirements.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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

Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026

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;

Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 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: Jul 7, 2026

A center shall ensure that families and employees can express concerns or make complaints without fear of retaliation; and.

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

Periodically throughout the day, the staff member responsible for each group of children shall check the daily roster to ensure that all children are present or accounted for.

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

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.

Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026

A center shall separate indoor areas regularly occupied by older children from children 24 months of age and under;

Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025

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

Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025

That one qualified staff member who has completed the minimum approved training, is present in the infant/toddler program for at least half of the operating hours daily;

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

Pillows or soft, fluffy bedding shall not be used for the child 12 months of age and under;

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

Until a child is able to hold a bottle securely, a staff member shall hold the child while bottle feeding. When a child is no longer being held for feeding, the staff shall ensure that seating is age-appropriate and shall not prop bottles or allow the child to carry a bottle while moving about or walking.

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

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: Oct 14, 2025

Policies and procedures for safety, including prevention of injury both indoors and outdoors, fire safety, emergency response and, for programs serving infants, safe sleep practices;

Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025

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

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

After toileting, handling diapers or assisting a child with toilet use;

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

Use of screen media is prohibited with children under the age of two years.

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

When hands are contaminated with body fluids;

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

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.

Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025

The children have adequate supervision at all times;

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

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

Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

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.

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

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: Nov 24, 2025

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.

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

After removing gloves used for any purpose.

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

The center shall have a hand-washing sink located in the immediate area of the diaper-changing space. Centers licensed prior to the effective date of this rule are not out of compliance with this requirement if the existing diaper-changing space does not include a hand-washing sink in the immediate area. Upon the effective date of this rule, the Department shall not approve an additional diaper-changing space without a sink in the immediate area.

Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025

A center shall ensure that families and employees can express concerns or make complaints without fear of retaliation; and.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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.

Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025

Periodically throughout the day, the staff member responsible for each group of children shall check the daily roster to ensure that all children are present or accounted for.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

A center shall separate indoor areas regularly occupied by older children from children 24 months of age and under;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

A center shall assign each group of children to a qualified staff member or team of qualified staff members, maintaining at all times the staff-to-child ratios required under this rule. When groups are combined, a center shall continue to maintain the staff-to-child ratios required under this rule.

Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025

The original non-prescriptive medicine bottle or package has a label with the child's first and last names written by the parent, specific, legible directions for administration including the appropriate dosage based on weight or age, directions for storage, and verification that the medicine will not expire during the time to be used;

Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

A center shall exclude a sick child from the center:

Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025

That one qualified staff member who has completed the minimum approved training, is present in the infant/toddler program for at least half of the operating hours daily;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Shall be cleaned and disinfected at least once a week, or before another child uses it, or immediately after it is soiled;

Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025

Pillows or soft, fluffy bedding shall not be used for the child 12 months of age and under;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Until a child is able to hold a bottle securely, a staff member shall hold the child while bottle feeding. When a child is no longer being held for feeding, the staff shall ensure that seating is age-appropriate and shall not prop bottles or allow the child to carry a bottle while moving about or walking.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Policies and procedures for safety, including prevention of injury both indoors and outdoors, fire safety, emergency response and, for programs serving infants, safe sleep practices;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

After toileting, handling diapers or assisting a child with toilet use;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Use of screen media is prohibited with children under the age of two years.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

That the surface of the play area in an equipment use zone complies with the current Consumer Product Safety Commission's publication entitled "Public Playground Safety Handbook," publication # 325, sections 2.4. et seq. and 5.3. et seq. A licensee whose outdoor space was approved prior to July 1, 2014, and who remains in compliance with the previous rule, and who does not undergo renovation or relocation of the outdoor space, has until July 1, 2018, to comply with the current requirements.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

When hands are contaminated with body fluids;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

The children have adequate supervision at all times;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Staff members and children shall wash their hands with soap and warm, running water for at least 20 seconds:

Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025

The center shall secure instructions from the child's parent for each medication to be administered. The center may not accept instructions that indicate to administer the medication on an as needed basis unless the order is accompanied by a medical treatment plan written by the child's licensed health care provider which describes the as needed condition. All medication instruction must be legibly written, signed by the parent, attached to the medication log and shall include:

Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025

A center shall only administer medication with written permission from the child's parent, and with a prescription or a written order from a licensed health care provider except as provided for in paragraph 15.4.h.7.;

Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025

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: Oct 7, 2025

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

The center shall have a hand-washing sink located in the immediate area of the diaper-changing space. Centers licensed prior to the effective date of this rule are not out of compliance with this requirement if the existing diaper-changing space does not include a hand-washing sink in the immediate area. Upon the effective date of this rule, the Department shall not approve an additional diaper-changing space without a sink in the immediate area.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

A center shall ensure that families and employees can express concerns or make complaints without fear of retaliation; and.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Periodically throughout the day, the staff member responsible for each group of children shall check the daily roster to ensure that all children are present or accounted for.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

A center shall separate indoor areas regularly occupied by older children from children 24 months of age and under;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

A center shall provide a minimum of 35 square feet per child of usable indoor space that is approved by the Secretary for daily program activities. A center shall make the rooms and areas of the center that are not approved for a childs use inaccessible to the children.

Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

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.

Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

A center shall assign each group of children to a qualified staff member or team of qualified staff members, maintaining at all times the staff-to-child ratios required under this rule. When groups are combined, a center shall continue to maintain the staff-to-child ratios required under this rule.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

The original non-prescriptive medicine bottle or package has a label with the child's first and last names written by the parent, specific, legible directions for administration including the appropriate dosage based on weight or age, directions for storage, and verification that the medicine will not expire during the time to be used;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

A center shall exclude a sick child from the center:

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

The other copy in the center's emergency file, described in this rule, where it is available to accompany the child when the child is off-site.

Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025

That one qualified staff member who has completed the minimum approved training, is present in the infant/toddler program for at least half of the operating hours daily;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Shall be cleaned and disinfected at least once a week, or before another child uses it, or immediately after it is soiled;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Pillows or soft, fluffy bedding shall not be used for the child 12 months of age and under;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Until a child is able to hold a bottle securely, a staff member shall hold the child while bottle feeding. When a child is no longer being held for feeding, the staff shall ensure that seating is age-appropriate and shall not prop bottles or allow the child to carry a bottle while moving about or walking.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

The ability to communicate effectively and to respect confidentiality.

Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

Policies and procedures for safety, including prevention of injury both indoors and outdoors, fire safety, emergency response and, for programs serving infants, safe sleep practices;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

After toileting, handling diapers or assisting a child with toilet use;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Not be left alone with a child other than his or her own child.

Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

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;

Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

Use of screen media is prohibited with children under the age of two years.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

The outdoor environment is clear of hazards and all potential hazards such as heat pumps, air conditioning units, wiring, meters and telephone boxes, are inaccessible to the child;

Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025

That the surface of the play area in an equipment use zone complies with the current Consumer Product Safety Commission's publication entitled "Public Playground Safety Handbook," publication # 325, sections 2.4. et seq. and 5.3. et seq. A licensee whose outdoor space was approved prior to July 1, 2014, and who remains in compliance with the previous rule, and who does not undergo renovation or relocation of the outdoor space, has until July 1, 2018, to comply with the current requirements.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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

Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

Seeking to change the licensed capacity of the center.

Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025

The location of the child's attendance records and emergency information;

Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025

When hands are contaminated with body fluids;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Are planned so that a child has sufficient time to progress at his or her own developmental rate and does not experience a prolonged waiting period between activities or tasks;

Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

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;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

The children have adequate supervision at all times;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Staff members and children shall wash their hands with soap and warm, running water for at least 20 seconds:

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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.

Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

The center shall secure instructions from the child's parent for each medication to be administered. The center may not accept instructions that indicate to administer the medication on an as needed basis unless the order is accompanied by a medical treatment plan written by the child's licensed health care provider which describes the as needed condition. All medication instruction must be legibly written, signed by the parent, attached to the medication log and shall include:

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Products containing potentially hazardous chemicals, including identified poisons, medications, certain cleaning supplies, and art supplies, not clearly labeled as "nontoxic," are inaccessible to the children in a locked cabinet away from food, and when possible, stored in their original containers and never in containers originally designed for food; and

Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

A center shall only administer medication with written permission from the child's parent, and with a prescription or a written order from a licensed health care provider except as provided for in paragraph 15.4.h.7.;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

The center shall have a hand-washing sink located in the immediate area of the diaper-changing space. Centers licensed prior to the effective date of this rule are not out of compliance with this requirement if the existing diaper-changing space does not include a hand-washing sink in the immediate area. Upon the effective date of this rule, the Department shall not approve an additional diaper-changing space without a sink in the immediate area.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

A center shall ensure that families and employees can express concerns or make complaints without fear of retaliation; and.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Periodically throughout the day, the staff member responsible for each group of children shall check the daily roster to ensure that all children are present or accounted for.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

A center shall separate indoor areas regularly occupied by older children from children 24 months of age and under;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

A center shall provide a minimum of 35 square feet per child of usable indoor space that is approved by the Secretary for daily program activities. A center shall make the rooms and areas of the center that are not approved for a childs use inaccessible to the children.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

A center shall assign each group of children to a qualified staff member or team of qualified staff members, maintaining at all times the staff-to-child ratios required under this rule. When groups are combined, a center shall continue to maintain the staff-to-child ratios required under this rule.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

The original non-prescriptive medicine bottle or package has a label with the child's first and last names written by the parent, specific, legible directions for administration including the appropriate dosage based on weight or age, directions for storage, and verification that the medicine will not expire during the time to be used;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

A center shall exclude a sick child from the center:

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

The other copy in the center's emergency file, described in this rule, where it is available to accompany the child when the child is off-site.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Shall be cleaned and disinfected at least once a week, or before another child uses it, or immediately after it is soiled;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

An applicant or licensee shall permit the Secretary access to the center to conduct announced and unannounced inspections of all aspects of the center's operation and premises.

Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025

Pillows or soft, fluffy bedding shall not be used for the child 12 months of age and under;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Until a child is able to hold a bottle securely, a staff member shall hold the child while bottle feeding. When a child is no longer being held for feeding, the staff shall ensure that seating is age-appropriate and shall not prop bottles or allow the child to carry a bottle while moving about or walking.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

The ability to communicate effectively and to respect confidentiality.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

After toileting, handling diapers or assisting a child with toilet use;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

The outdoor environment is clear of hazards and all potential hazards such as heat pumps, air conditioning units, wiring, meters and telephone boxes, are inaccessible to the child;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

That the surface of the play area in an equipment use zone complies with the current Consumer Product Safety Commission's publication entitled "Public Playground Safety Handbook," publication # 325, sections 2.4. et seq. and 5.3. et seq. A licensee whose outdoor space was approved prior to July 1, 2014, and who remains in compliance with the previous rule, and who does not undergo renovation or relocation of the outdoor space, has until July 1, 2018, to comply with the current requirements.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Seeking to change the licensed capacity of the center.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

The location of the child's attendance records and emergency information;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

When hands are contaminated with body fluids;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Supervise with kindness, understanding and firmness;

Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025

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;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

The children have adequate supervision at all times;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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

Staff members and children shall wash their hands with soap and warm, running water for at least 20 seconds:

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

The center shall secure instructions from the child's parent for each medication to be administered. The center may not accept instructions that indicate to administer the medication on an as needed basis unless the order is accompanied by a medical treatment plan written by the child's licensed health care provider which describes the as needed condition. All medication instruction must be legibly written, signed by the parent, attached to the medication log and shall include:

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Products containing potentially hazardous chemicals, including identified poisons, medications, certain cleaning supplies, and art supplies, not clearly labeled as "nontoxic," are inaccessible to the children in a locked cabinet away from food, and when possible, stored in their original containers and never in containers originally designed for food; and

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

A center shall only administer medication with written permission from the child's parent, and with a prescription or a written order from a licensed health care provider except as provided for in paragraph 15.4.h.7.;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Readily available at all times, including in the outdoor activity area, on all field trips away from the center and in each vehicle provided by the center for the transportation of children.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

A center shall keep each daily roster in a designated location where it is readily available in case of emergencies and can be used to confirm attendance following an evacuation from the premises or upon returning from a field trip.

Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025

After removing gloves used for any purpose.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Records of employment, including a duplicate copy of all performance evaluations; and

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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: Dec 5, 2024

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: Dec 12, 2024

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, 2025

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.

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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: Dec 18, 2024

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.

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025

Rule 8.3.d.3: Records of employment, including a duplicate copy of all performance evaluations

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Rule 8.5.g: 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 forty (40) hours per month in the center. The health assessment shall include

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Rule 8.3.d.2: Written references, including three (3) references for the center director and two (2) references for other staff members

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Rule 8.6.f.1: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. Within six (6) 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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Rule 8.6.a: A center shall assign one (1) individual the responsibility for monitoring and implementing training and maintaining training records

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Rule 8.5.g.4: 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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Rule 8.6.f.2: Abuse Recognition and Prevention. Within six (6) 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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Rule 8.5.g: 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:8.5.g.1. 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;8.5.g.2. A physical examination, including vision and hearing screening;8.5.g.3. A statement that the prospective staff member has no known condition or disease which would interfere with the proper care of children; and8.5.g.4. 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.8.5.h. 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.

“The staff files did not contain current Health Assessments”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2021

Rule 8.7.c: All qualified staff shall complete the approved training which is necessary to keep the credential current

Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2021

Rule 15.2: Child Health Assessment

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 15.2.a: A center shall have on file no later than thirty (30) days after the admission, the child's health records, including a record of a health assessment signed by the child's licensed health care provider, that includes the following medical and developmental information, and any special required instructions for the center:

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 8.6.d: Prior to or during the first week or 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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 8.6.f.1: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. Within six (6) 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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 15.2.a.3: Prescribed daily medications and any potential side effects

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 7.4.l: The dates of enrollment and discharge

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 8.7.b: All qualified staff apply for credentialing on the WV STARS Career Pathway

Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2021

Rule 15.2.b: A center shall provide parents with a West Virginia Health Check periodicity chart for child health exams and shall ensure that a child's health assessment is updated with new or current information at least every two (2) years for the child under the age of six (6) years

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 7.4.k: Health records as described in Subsections 15.1 and 15.2 of this rule

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 15.2.a.2: A description of any allergy, current health problem or condition that may affect the child's adaptation to care, including abnormal results of screening tests, for vision, hearing, tuberculosis, or lead poisoning

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 15.2.a.1: The child's current height and weights

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 15.2.a.4: The child's health history, including, as applicable, information about a serious illness or significant communicable disease, an injury that required medical attention or hospitalization, a previous surgery, or a history of prematurity

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 8.6.f.2: Abuse Recognition and Prevention. Within six (6) 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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”