Inspiring Kids LLC DBA Peas in a Pod Childcare and Learning Center

Seasonally appropriate covers or clothing shall be used, sufficient to maintain adequate warmth. For children 12 months of age and younger a sleeper may be worn or a thin blanket used for a covering. If a blanket is used, it shall be tucked around the mattress of the crib and only cover the child as high as his or her chest;

Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026

All tobacco products, lighters and matches shall be kept out of the children's reach and sight.

Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026

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

Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026

Pillows or soft, fluffy bedding shall not be used for the child 12 months of age and under;

Correction date in the state record: Feb 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: Feb 25, 2026

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

Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 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: Feb 25, 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 7, 2025

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.

Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

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 30, 2025

A physical examination, including vision and hearing screening;

Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

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 22, 2025

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

Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

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 30, 2025

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

Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025