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DERC Camp Crawdad

252 Downey Rd, Washington, WV 26181
licensed capacity
200
a week, county median
$162

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About DERC Camp Crawdad

DERC Camp Crawdad is a licensed child care center in Washington, West Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 200 children.

West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Licensed capacity
200 children

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Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity200 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

DERC Camp Crawdad has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wood County has a median price of $162 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Wood County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$162
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$155
Home daycare$165

Preschool

Center$161
Home daycare$165

School age

Center$143
Home daycare$137

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for DERC Camp Crawdad

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
200 children
License number
#30203640
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Summary

2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jul 16, 2026

37 rules cited in those visits. West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.

  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Other rules 23

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 16, 2026Inspection20 rules cited
    • Other rules

      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.

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Other rules

      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.”
    • Other rules

      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;

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      A positive inspection report from the State Fire Marshal following any changes to the center's operation and premises;

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026

    • Other rules

      For staff currently employed, a center shall keep on file a health assessment that is updated every two years except the tuberculosis risk assessment or tuberculosis screening discussed above.

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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: Pending.”
    • Other rules

      A physical examination, including vision and hearing screening;

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Safety and hazards

      Submission of an emergency and disaster evacuation plan to the Director of the Office of Emergency Services in the county where the center is located or any other designated authority with a procedure to submit any changes to that plan by December 31 of each year;

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026

    • Other rules

      Prior to working with children, staff in a summer recreation camp or day camp shall have:

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Other rules

      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: Pending.”
    • Other rules

      Approved training in medication administration if applicable;

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Staff training 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:

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Training in child abuse recognition and prevention;

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Other rules

      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: Pending.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Current child first aid training;

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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;

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Other rules

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

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Other rules

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

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Other rules

      Ensure that the premises, furnishings, equipment and supplies are in good repair and present no hazard to the health and safety of the children;

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
  2. May 19, 2026Inspection17 rules cited
    • Other rules

      For each center to be licensed or approved, an applicant shall submit a completed application as prescribed by the Secretary. An application may be obtained by requesting one from the Division of Early Care and Education within the Department; contact information is located at www.dhhr.wv.gov/bcf.

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026

    • Other rules

      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;

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”
    • Other rules

      For staff currently employed, a center shall keep on file a health assessment that is updated every two years except the tuberculosis risk assessment or tuberculosis screening discussed above.

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Other rules

      A physical examination, including vision and hearing screening;

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”
    • Safety and hazards

      Submission of an emergency and disaster evacuation plan to the Director of the Office of Emergency Services in the county where the center is located or any other designated authority with a procedure to submit any changes to that plan by December 31 of each year;

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”
    • Other rules

      Prior to working with children, staff in a summer recreation camp or day camp shall have:

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”
    • Other rules

      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.”
    • Other rules

      Approved training in medication administration if applicable;

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”
    • Staff training 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:

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Training in child abuse recognition and prevention;

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”
    • Other rules

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Current child first aid training;

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”
    • Other rules

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

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”
    • Other rules

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

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”
    • Other rules

      Ensure that the premises, furnishings, equipment and supplies are in good repair and present no hazard to the health and safety of the children;

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Copied from West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Dec 1997. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is DERC Camp Crawdad licensed?

Yes. West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was DERC Camp Crawdad last inspected?

West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 20 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has DERC Camp Crawdad had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can DERC Camp Crawdad care for?

200, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are DERC Camp Crawdad's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (304) 266-2149 to confirm.

How much does DERC Camp Crawdad cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (304) 266-2149 to ask.

What is DERC Camp Crawdad's phone number?

(304) 266-2149.

Where is DERC Camp Crawdad?

252 Downey Rd, Washington, WV 26181.

Sources: West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).