Country Kids Day Care

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: Sep 14, 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: Sep 14, 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: Sep 14, 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: Sep 14, 2026

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

Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2026

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.

Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 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: Sep 14, 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: Feb 2, 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: Feb 9, 2026

Brushing Teeth. A center shall provide appropriate opportunities for the children in care to have supervised practice of brushing teeth on a daily basis; and

Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 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: Feb 10, 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: Aug 4, 2026

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 19, 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.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

A center shall post menus for all food served a minimum of one week in advance for the parent to see.

Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2025

A current job description;

Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

On all staff at least once a year; and

Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

A center shall update the documentation of a completed background check in each staff member's file at the expiration of rap back enrollment.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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

Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 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;

Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

Brushing Teeth. A center shall provide appropriate opportunities for the children in care to have supervised practice of brushing teeth on a daily basis; and

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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.”

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: Dec 19, 2025

Rule 19.8.a: A vehicle evacuation plan shall be posted in each vehicle regularly used by the center to transport a child that includes:

Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2009

Rule 8.6.e: A center shall document that orientation training was provided by having the staff member and center director sign a statement acknowledging receiving orientation training and shall keep the statement in the staff member's file

Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2009

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

Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2009

Rule 6.6.a.2.A: A center shall keep all current staff records on file on the premises and have a procedure for the maintenance, security and disposition of records

Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2009

Rule 14.4.a: Beginning with the pre-admission meeting between the director or designated staff member and the parent, a center shall work with a child's parent to prepare a written schedule that:

Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2009

Rule 20.4.b.4.A: For single-axis, traditional swings, through a use zone that is twice the height from the ground to the crossbar, front and back

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 20.4.b.2.A: Loose fill, including sand, pea gravel, shredded tires, wood chips or wood mulch, to a depth of at least six (6) inches, increasing with the height of the equipment to twelve (12) inches as recommended by the Consumer Product Safety Commission as specified in Appendix 78-1 E of this rule

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 6.2.a.4: The licensed capacity;

Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2009

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

Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2009

Rule 19.7.b: A center shall conduct a fire drill at least two (2) 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: Nov 20, 2009

Rule 8.3.d.1: A current job description:

Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2009

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

Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2009

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: Nov 20, 2009

Rule 8.5.g.2: A physical examination, including vision and hearing screening

Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2009

Rule 13.6.d: When a child is not ambulatory, are appropriate for outings, such as a stroller or carriage.

Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2009

Rule 7.4.d: The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the child's sources of primary medical care and emergency medical care

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 7.5: Information for emergency purposes. A center shall keep two (2) copies of the information in Subdivision 7.4.a. through 7.4.h. of this rule, with the parent's original signature on both copies, and shall keep

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

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

Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2009

Rule 8.6.b: A center shall require all staff to meet training requirements and pre-service education qualifications other than that noted in requirement 8.6.c. of this subsection. 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

Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2009

Rule 22.7: When the center owns the vehicle, identifying information is placed on the outside of the vehicle, which can be read by a pedestrian or other passing vehicle, that includes the name, address and telephone number of the center

Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2009

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: Nov 20, 2009

Rule 7.4.i: A signed permission from the parent to take photographs or make audio and/or video recording of the child

Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2009