Bright Beginnings Child Care Center Wood County

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: Pending.”

For each singe-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;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Subjecting a child to physical punishment of any kind, including, but not limited to, shaking, striking, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spitting, biting, hair puling, yanking, slamming, excessive exercise or any cruel treatment that may cause pain;

Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026

Used only for children over the age of three years;

Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026

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 17, 2026

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: Sep 16, 2026

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: Sep 16, 2026

For an existing program which has been approved to expand the program or experiences staff turnover, shall ensure that within six months of beginning to care for children twenty-four months of age and under, each qualified staff member shall have a minimum of 40 hours of approved training related to the care of children 24 months of age and under. Until all staff members meet the requirements of this section, the center shall ensure:

Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 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: Sep 16, 2026

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: Jul 29, 2026

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: Jul 31, 2026

A center shall store medication in its original packaging and shall place the medication in a locked cabinet or container that is inaccessible to children and can be opened only by key or combination. The container or cabinet shall be away from food, and refrigerated or unrefrigerated according to instructions on the prescription, order or label. Sunscreen, diaper ointment and emergency medication are exempt from being stored in a locked cabinet or container, but shall remain inaccessible to children.

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026

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.”

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;

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026

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

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 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: Jul 8, 2026

A physical examination, including vision and hearing screening;

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 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: Jul 8, 2026

A current job description;

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026

A statement posted at the center in clear public view stating that the center reports suspected child abuse and neglect to Child Protective Services.

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 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: Jul 8, 2026

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 8, 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: Jul 8, 2026

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

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026

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: Jul 8, 2026

Bedding, including sheets and blankets, shall be clean and in good condition;

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026

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

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 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: Jul 8, 2026

A statement that the prospective staff member has no known condition or disease which would interfere with the proper care of children; and

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 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: Jul 8, 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: Jul 8, 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: Jul 8, 2026

A fitness determination of eligibility from the WV CARES unit; and

Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026

The requirement to report immediately any suspected incident of child abuse and neglect to the director or designated person-in-charge, and to Child Protective Services; or when the staff member believes that the director or designated person-in-charge would not or has failed to report the suspected incident to the Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-352-6513; and

Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025

Rule 16.12: A center may choose to allow a child to bring meals and snacks to the center provided:

Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

Rule 9.3: A Teacher shall:

Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

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

Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2023

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:

Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2023

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

Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2023

Rule 8.4.c: Other than the exceptions cited in Subdivision 8.4.e. of this subsection, a center shall ensure that a criminal background investigation is performed on each staff member and volunteer through the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, Criminal Identification Bureau (CIB) and an authorized agency in a previous state of residence, if applicable, and shall keep the following information on file

Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2023

Rule 8.6.f: A center shall ensure that staff members receive approved training in:

Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2023

Rule 15.1.a: Within thirty (30) days of admitting a child, a center shall have on file a record of a child's immunizations or a plan for completion signed by the child's licensed health care provider

Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2023

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

Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2023

Rule 6.1.b.3: The governing body shall meet at least four (4) times in a twelve month period and preserve in writing the minutes of each meeting, including but not limited to, the meeting's date and time, members in attendance, issues considered, and decisions made

Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2023

Rule 6.1.b.4: 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: Jul 1, 2023

Rule 6.1.b.1: The governing body shall be comprised of at least one (1) parent of a child currently served by the center, or when no parent is available for the governing body, a parent advisory committee shall be established as described in this section;

Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2023

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

Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2023