Bluefield Academy of Learning
117 Hockman Pike, Bluefield, VA
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Kristy Thorpe is a home daycare in Bluefield, West Virginia. It is registered with the state, for up to 6 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists 2 visits since Jul 2001, none in the last 3 years. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Kristy Thorpe has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Mercer County has a median price of $155 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
0 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jul 24, 2008
0 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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(7.3.a.5.) Keep strings and cords long enough to encircle a child's neck [six (6) inches or more] out of the children's reach.
“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
(13.2.a.3.) Children do not share seatbelts.
“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
(12.2.a.) A family day care home shall keep the following first aid supplies available in a portable container and ensure they are out of children's reach:
“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
(7.5.c.) Protective covers shall be installed on all unused electrical outlets accessible to children who are under five (5) years of age.
“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
(10.2.g.2.) Clean bathroom facilities used by the children daily and when soiled, as listed in Appendix 78-19 B if this rule;
“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
(13.2.a.1.) Children three (3) years of age and under are secured in an approved child safety seat, as required by WV Code 17C-15-46;
“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
(16.1.a.1.) Shall provide infants and toddlers with a crib, port-a-crib, or playpen that has no more than two and three-eighths (2 3/8 ) inches between slats, side, or end panels;
“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
(8.2.b.1.) A properly functioning digital carbon monoxide detector has been installed in a central location in the home; and
“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
(11.1.c.2.) A fence that encloses the pool and is at least four (4) feet high, or
“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
(11.1.c.1.) Entry gates and ladders that remain locked when the pool is not in use;
“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
(7.3.a.2.) Store cleaning supplies, detergents, aerosol cans, pesticides, poisons, flammable materials, poisonous or unknown plants, medicines, and alcoholic beverages or toxic materials out of the reach of children under six (6) years of age.
“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
(7.1.b.6.) A working flashlight shall be available in the home for emergency lighting; and
“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
(7.2.a.) All indoor or outdoor stairways, hallways, and exits shall be unobstructed except for safety barriers.
“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
(6.3.a.3.) Within six (6) months of registration a caregiver shall obtain approved training in basic first aid that includes rescue breathing and choke saving. This training may count as the two (2) hours of health and safety training required in Paragraph 6.3.a.1. of this Subdivision for that year.
“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
(14.1.a.) A family day care home shall post a daily routine.
“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
(13.2.a.2.) Children over three (3) years of age are secured in individual seat belts, as required by WV Code 17C-15-46; and
“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
Provider failed to have a fire extinguisher
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2001
Provider has a first aid kit but not necessary no supplies were in the first aid kit.
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2001
Provider has attended only one training session for the last year.
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2001
Provider failed to have a working flashlight.
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2001
Provider has a large dog which is tied up beside the front of the house in an area that would be accessible to day care chidren. In addition, Provider has no written record of the dogs vaccinations as required by state law.
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2001
Provider has a childrens swimming poole in her front yard which she was draining but it has stagnated water.
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2001
Provider failed to have a list of emergency phone numbers near the telephone that includes nearest police, fire departments, ambulance or rescue squad, poison control center, telephone numbers of parents, child's doctor, etc.
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2001
Provider has no garbage can for her kitchen. Trash was lying in a trash bag in the floor.
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2001
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117 Hockman Pike, Bluefield, VA
331 Bluefield Ave, Bluefield, WV
Bluefield, WV 24701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bluefield, WV 24701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bluefield, WV 24701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bluefield, WV 24701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bluefield, WV 24701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bluefield, WV 24701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bluefield, WV 24701 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Kristy Thorpe is registered with the state and operating. This is how West Virginia authorizes this type of child care.
West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2008, with 16 rules cited. It lists 0 visits in the last 3 years.
No. West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists no cited rules in its 0 visits in the last 3 years. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (304) 952-1131 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (304) 952-1131 to ask.
(304) 952-1131.
Bluefield, WV 24701. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.