Day Cares R Us # 1

Operators completing approved training modules lasting more than fifteen (15) hours may elect to apply training-module hours over and above fifteen (15) to the following year's training requirement. Training hours that may be carried over include hours earned through the West Virginia Infant and Toddler Professional Development Program, Components of Quality Care and Education Modules, the Apprentice for Child Development Specialist, or other coursework approved by the Department.

Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026

Complete at least twelve (12) clock hours of training annually, selecting training that addresses a variety of the Core Knowledge areas listed in subsection 3.3 of this rule.

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026

Includes a physical examination and a tuberculosis skin test or risk assessment screening with negative results;

Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

Written authorization signed by the parents for emergency medical treatment, transportation, field trips, and water activities;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Completion of at least fifteen (15) clock hours of child development training or arrangements to complete the training during the first six (6) months of operation of the facility;

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025

Have successfully completed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training or other certified first aid including rescue breathing and first aid for choking, or have a plan to do so within the first six (6) months of employment;

Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025

At the time of license application and renewal, a family child care facility must demonstrate compliance with 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. for all facility owners, operators, staff, volunteers 18 years of age and over, and each adult household member.

Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025

Complete at least twelve (12) clock hours of training annually, selecting training that addresses a variety of the Core Knowledge areas listed in subsection 3.3 of this rule.

Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

Has committed child or adult abuse and/or neglect according to Department protective services record or any other Department records;

Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025

A report of the child's most recent medical checkup, within thirty (30) days of the child's enrollment. The child's health assessment is to be updated with new or current information at least every two (2) years for any child under the age of six (6) years;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Rule 6.3: A facility shall obtain information about the child's developmental history, personal characteristics and special needs

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 6.5.a: The staff person's name, date of birth, home address, telephone number of an emergency contact, and the date of employment and/or termination

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 6.5.e: A consent to check Department records for child and adult abuse and neglect

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 6.2.e: The most recent inspection reports from the State Fire Marshal and the Bureau for Public Health as required by this rule

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 15.1.l: Shall have completed a self study packet on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Shaken Baby Syndrome or attended approved SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome training prior to caring for children less than thirteen (13) months of age

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 15.1.k: Complete at least twelve (12) clock hours of training annually, selecting training that addresses a variety of the Core Knowledge areas listed in subsection 3.3 of this rule

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 16.1.a: A Statement of Criminal Record

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 6.4.b.1: Home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the parents

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 6.4.b.2: The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of any persons authorized to pick up the child

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 6.4.k: The names and telephone numbers of schools for all school-aged children

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 15.1.n: Meet and abide by all other requirements listed in this rule including those with regard to background checks

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 6.4.j: A statement of any special needs of the child including allergies, existing illness or injuries, previous illnesses or injuries and any medication prescribed for long-term continuous use

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 6.5.f: Documentation of required medical examinations that:

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 6.5: Records on all staff including the operator, substitutes, and volunteers, as appropriate, shall include:

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 6.4.c: Health insurance coverage and policy number for the child

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 6.4: A facility shall maintain confidential records on the children that include the following information:

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 6.5.c: Application forms or materials, if any, including at least two (2) letters of reference

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 6.4.f.3: If a facility's policy permits, exemptions from immunization requirements shall be available for parents who provide written documentation of religious objections to immunizations

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 6.4.d: Written authorization signed by the parents for emergency medical treatment, transportation, field trips, and water activities

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 6.4.i: Written consent and instructions signed by parents regarding medications or special dietary needs

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 6.4.f.2: If immunizations are not current, the facility shall obtain a schedule for completion from the parent for the caregiver's files

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 16.1.c: Submit fingerprints for purposes of obtaining a criminal record background check. Fingerprinting shall be done initially and repeated at least every five (5) years

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 15.1.h: Have on file a health appraisal that:

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 15.1.h.2: Indicates that the individual is physically and mentally able to care for children

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 6.4.f.1: Immunization records shall be updated every two (2) years and shall be completed based on the schedule recommended by the Department

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 6.4.b.3: The name of the child's physician or other health care provider

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 6.4.f.4: Exemption from immunization requirements shall be available for parents who provide a signed statement from a child's health care provider indicating that immunization is contraindicated based on the child's medical condition

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 16.6: A family child care facility shall report arrests, charges, indictments, and convictions of caregivers, staff and household members to the Department within twenty-four (24) hours of their occurrence. If the family child care facility fails to report arrests, charges, indictments and convictions within twenty-four (24) hours of the their occurrence, the Department will revoke the certificate of registration

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 15.1.i: Have successfully completed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training or other certified first aid including rescue breathing and first aid for choking, or have a plan to do so within the first six (6) months of employment

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 16.4: If the family child care facility owner or household member or staff member has been convicted of two or more misdemeanors, the family child care facility shall not operate or continue operations unless the facility owner requests a waiver and it is approved by the Secretary

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 15.1.h.3: Is completed prior to employment and updated every two (2) years

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 6.4.h: Written reports of accidents, injuries or illnesses involving a child while at the facility

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 15.1.g: Have positive written responses from two (2) references

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 6.5.d.1: A Statement of Criminal Record signed by the employee indicating any past criminal conviction or any pending charges

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 6.4.a: The child's full name, address, telephone number, birth date and date of enrollment

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 6.5.d.3: Criminal Identification Bureau clearances on all adult household members, if any

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 6.4.e: A report of the child's most recent medical checkup, which shall be supplied by the parents within thirty (30) days of the child's enrollment. The facility shall provide parents with a West Virginia HealthCheck 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: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 15.1.h.1: Includes a physical examination and a tuberculosis skin test or risk assessment screening with negative results

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 16.1.b: A consent to check Department records for child and adult abuse and neglect

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 6.5.b: Documentation of the staff person's qualifications and education or training attended in relation to early childhood development, past employment and experience with children

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 6.5.d.2: A clearance or waiver if the individual has convictions or charges

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 6.4.f: A report of the child's most recent immunization records which shall be supplied by the parents based on the following guidelines:

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 15.1.j: Have received, prior to caring for children, an orientation from the operator with regard to evacuation procedures, discipline, child abuse and neglect reporting, recognition of symptoms of childhood illness, medication administration and the requirements of this rule

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 6.5.f.1: Includes the results from a tuberculosis risk assessment screening, TB skin test, or chest x-ray

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 6.4.b.4: The names of emergency contact persons

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 6.4.g: Daily attendance records which include the name of the provider, the parents? complete names, sign in/sign out information, and dates and times with the designation a.m. or p.m

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

Rule 6.5.d: Criminal record background information including:

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 16.3: If a family child care facility owner or a household member or a staff member has convictions other than those listed in subdivision 16.2.c. of this rule, the family child care facility shall not operate or continue operations unless the caregiver requests a waiver and it is approved by the Secretary

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 16.5: If the family child care facility owner or a staff member or household member failed to report convictions to the Department, a family child care facility shall not operate or continue operations unless the facility owner requests a waiver and it is approved by the Secretary

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

Rule 6.4.b: Emergency contact information which shall be updated annually and shall include:

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024