Gateway Christian Education Center
423 C St, St. Albans, WV
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King's Way Christian EduCare is a licensed child care center in Nitro, West Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 146 children.
West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Licensed capacity | 146 childrenFrom the state license |
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Cost
King's Way Christian EduCare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Putnam County has a median price of $163 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 28, 2026
21 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.
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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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: Sep 15, 2026
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: Sep 15, 2026
Verbally report the occurrence within 24 hours or by the next work day to the Secretary, and before the end of the day, ensure that the staff member in charge prepares and signs a serious occurrence report; and
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
Attend to the injured child with first aid or follow appropriate emergency procedures if the child is experiencing an acute condition, including an asthma attack, seizure, or life-threatening anaphylactic reaction;
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
Complete the required documentation.
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
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: Jul 20, 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: Jun 14, 2026
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: May 29, 2026
A verification of the staff member's education and qualifications.
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 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: Jul 24, 2026
A center shall document that preservice training and orientation training was provided by having the staff member and center director sign a statement acknowledging receiving both preservice and orientation training and shall keep the statement in the staff member's file.
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 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: Jul 21, 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: May 26, 2026
When the center owns the vehicle, a weekly safety check is conducted and recorded. The safety check shall include vehicle tire pressure, headlights, windshield wipers, emergency flashers, brake lights, turn signals, first aid kit, gas gauge, oil and other fluids.
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
When it provides transportation according to a regular schedule, a center shall conduct a vehicle evacuation drill at least two times a year.
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
A center shall maintain a written record of the dates and times when vehicle evacuation drills are conducted.
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
A statement posted at the center in clear public view stating that the center reports suspected child abuse and neglect to Child Protective Services.
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 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 29, 2025
A center shall prepare a written, daily roster that includes the first and last names of each child in each group of children, the name of the staff member responsible for the group, and the space designated for use by the group both at the center and at off-site locations used during field trips.
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
The child's health insurance coverage and policy number;
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
A center shall keep all areas of the premises and all equipment clean and in a neat and orderly condition at all times.
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
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FAQ
Yes. West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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.
146, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (304) 755-2555 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (304) 755-2555 to ask.
(304) 755-2555.
3900 39th St. E, Nitro, WV 25143. The nearest other daycare we list is KCSCEP/Nitro, 0.8 miles away.