Kiddy Korner Child 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.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

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.”

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: Pending.”

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

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.”

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.”

A physical examination, including vision and hearing screening;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

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.”

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: Pending.”

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

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.”

Punishing or threatening a child in association with rest or toilet training;

Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

Subjecting a child to psychological punishment of any kind, including, but not limited to, ridicule, humiliation, or negative remarks about the child or the child's family, including remarks about race, gender, religion, or cultural background;

Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

Using food as a reward or punishment;

Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025