Camp Appalachia

For individuals over 13 and under 18 years of age, prior to permitting them direct contact with the children on a regular basis, a center shall have on file a signed affidavit from the individual's parent stating that his or her child has never been arrested or convicted of an offense against a person.

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

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:

Training in child abuse recognition and prevention;

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.

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.

For individuals over 13 and under 18 years of age, prior to permitting them direct contact with the children on a regular basis, a center shall have on file a signed affidavit from the individual's parent stating that his or her child has never been arrested or convicted of an offense against a person.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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 7, 2026

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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:

“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: Aug 7, 2026

Training in child abuse recognition and prevention;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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: Aug 7, 2026

Current CPR certification appropriate to the age of the children in care;

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

Teen aides used in school-age programs shall be at least 16 years of age.

Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 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.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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

Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 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.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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 verification of the staff member's education and qualifications.

“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: Jun 25, 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: Jun 25, 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:

“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.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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: Jun 25, 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.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

For individuals over 13 and under 18 years of age, prior to permitting them direct contact with the children on a regular basis, a center shall have on file a signed affidavit from the individual's parent stating that his or her child has never been arrested or convicted of an offense against a person.

Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 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 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.”

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:

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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:

“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.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Other than the exceptions cited in subdivision 8.4.e., a center shall ensure that a state and federal fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is performed on each staff member and volunteer pursuant to the provisions of the West Virginia Clearance for Access: Registry and Employment Screening Act (WV CARES), W. Va. Code §16-49-1 et seq., and W. Va. Code R. §69-10-1, et seq., and shall keep the following information on file:

Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026

Teen aides used in school-age programs shall be at least 16 years of age.

Correction date in the state record: May 14, 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 6, 2026

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

For individuals over 13 and under 18 years of age, prior to permitting them direct contact with the children on a regular basis, a center shall have on file a signed affidavit from the individual's parent stating that his or her child has never been arrested or convicted of an offense against a person.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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 center shall require all staff to meet approved pre-service training requirements and pre-service education qualifications other than that noted in subdivision 8.6.c. Provided: Staff persons who have remained employed by the center since July 1, 2003 and have been in continuous employment in that position or one requiring greater qualifications in a child care setting since July 1, 1998, shall be considered to meet the qualification of their position except the requirement of approved pre-service training.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 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.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Prior to receiving the WV CARES fitness determination required under this rule on any staff member, a center shall have in place a safety plan that ensures that the staff member works under direct supervision and is not left alone with a child.

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 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:

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

A current job description;

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 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:

“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.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Training in child abuse recognition and prevention;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Other than the exceptions cited in subdivision 8.4.e., a center shall ensure that a state and federal fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is performed on each staff member and volunteer pursuant to the provisions of the West Virginia Clearance for Access: Registry and Employment Screening Act (WV CARES), W. Va. Code §16-49-1 et seq., and W. Va. Code R. §69-10-1, et seq., and shall keep the following information on file:

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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: Feb 6, 2026

Current CPR certification appropriate to the age of the children in care;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Teen aides used in school-age programs shall be at least 16 years of age.

“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: Feb 6, 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.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”