Bright Beginnings Child Care Center

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.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Plastic bags, latex gloves and Styrofoam objects are not accessible to the child less than four years of age, and that balloons are completely prohibited in a center that serves children less than school age.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

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.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

The child's health insurance coverage and policy number;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

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.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

When a child no longer needs the medication or its expiration date passes, a center shall return the medication to the parent, and document the date of its return. A center shall not administer medication after its expiration date;

Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

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

Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 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 24, 2026

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

Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 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 24, 2026

The governing body shall appoint a full-time director to manage the daily operations at each site where a center operates; submit the director's qualifications in writing for approval by the Secretary prior to employment; conduct an annual evaluation of the director; and, oversee any necessary action regarding the director's job performance.

Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 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 24, 2026

For each product containing potentially hazardous chemicals, a center has on file a material safety data sheet, available at the point of purchase or from the manufacturer.

Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

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.

Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

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

Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

Records. A center shall maintain the confidentiality of all records, including:

Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 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 24, 2026

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Completed in ink by the staff member who administers the medication, and includes the child's name, the name of the medication, the date and time of the administration, the dosage and route of the medication, the child's reaction, if any, and the name of the staff member who administered it.

Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

The position of the outdoor equipment prevents hazards from conflicting activities;

Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

Is posted in clear, public view and in each designated activity area for each group of children.

Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Disregard, entered in error.

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”