Little Bow Peep Day Care

A center shall separate indoor areas regularly occupied by older children from children 24 months of age and under;

Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

Until a child is able to hold a bottle securely, a staff member shall hold the child while bottle feeding. When a child is no longer being held for feeding, the staff shall ensure that seating is age-appropriate and shall not prop bottles or allow the child to carry a bottle while moving about or walking.

Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

Staff members shall not give a child a bottle, a sipping cup of milk or juice as a pacifier.

Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

Use of screen media is prohibited with children under the age of two years.

Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

One crib with a firm mattress, mat or cot for each child between 13 and 24 months of age;

Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

Jumpers and infant walkers are prohibited.

Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

Rule 6.1.b.3: The governing body shall meet at least four (4) times a year and preserve in writing the minutes of each meeting, including but not limited to, the meeting's date and time, members in attendance, issues considered, and decisions made.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.6.b: The requirement to report immediately, in accordance with W. Va. Code 49-6A-1 et seq., any suspected incident of child abuse and neglect to the director or designated person-in-charge, and to Child Protective Services; or when the staff member believes that the director or designated person-in-charge would not or has failed to report the suspected incident, to the Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-352-6513; and

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 6.2.a.3: The ages of the children served

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 8.6.g.1: Completes the requirements for orientation training, annual professional development, and management orientation training that includes a detailed review of the center's administrative manual and management practices

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 7.1.b: The center shall ensure the parent has access to a copy of this rule

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 8.4.c: Other than the exceptions cited in Subdivision 8.4.d. of this Subsection, a center shall ensure that each staff member has a criminal background investigation check submitted through the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, Criminal Identification Bureau (CIB), and an authorized agency in a previous state of residence, if applicable, and shall keep the following information on file:8.4.c.1. A completed, signed and witnessed Statement of Criminal Record;8.4.c.2. A CIB records check, except as described in this section; and8.4.c.3. A report of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) records check, for any staff member who has lived outside West Virginia within the past five (5) years, or has established residence outside West Virginia for more than one (1) year since turning eighteen (18) years of age; and8.4.c.4. A completed, signed, and dated Child Maltreatment Record Search Release.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 6.3.a.5: Reporting of abuse and neglect

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 8.6.g: A center shall ensure that prior to assuming management duties, including supervising other qualified staff members, assisting the director or serving as the designated person-in-charge of a center, a qualified staff member:

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 8.4.i: A center shall have policies and procedures that provide for the completion by a prospective staff member of a Statement of Criminal Record and the Statement of Child Maltreatment Record Search Release.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 8.4.g: For individuals over thirteen (13) and under eighteen (18) years of age, prior to permitting them direct contact with the children on a regular basis, a center shall have on file a signed affidavit from the individual's parent stating that his or her child has never been arrested or convicted of an offense against a person.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 6.2.a.4: The licensed capacity

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.8.a: Providing to each child's parent written copies and an oral explanation of a center's policies on behavior management and the reporting of child abuse and neglect, and updating parents on policy changes when they occur;11.8.b. Obtaining a signed and dated acknowledgment that the center has explained the policies and provided the parent with a copy. The statement shall bear the child's name, the date of enrollment, and, if different, the date the parent signs the statement; and

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 7.4.f: A signed permission from the parent for emergency medical treatment and transportation

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 7.1.a.5.C.1: Behavior management and the reporting of child abuse and neglect

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 8.4.h.2: The CIB report at least every five (5) years.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 17.2.c: The center shall ensure that the floor area immediately adjacent to the diaper changing table has a moisture-resistant, non-absorbent surface extending three (3) feet from the base of the table on all sides, except when one side of the table is against a wall.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 8.6.g.2: Co-signs with the director a statement which is kept in the staff member's file acknowledging he or she received management training.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 8.6.h.2: For an existing program shall ensure that within six (6) months of beginning to care for children twenty-four (24) months of age and under, each qualified staff member shall has a minimum of forty (40) hours of approved training related to the care of children twenty-four (24) months of age and under. Until all staff members meet the requirements of this section, the center shall ensure that at least one (1) qualified staff member is present at all times who has completed the minimum approved training.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 7.4.n: The name and telephone number of the school-age child's school

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 7.1.d: The center shall inform the parent of his or her right to report to the Secretary any complaints related to compliance with the provisions of W. Va. Code 49-2B-1 et seq. and the requirements of this rule.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 6.3.a.3: Staff

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.6.a: The definition of child abuse and neglect

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 7.5: Information for emergency purposes. A center shall keep two (2) copies of the information in Subdivision 7.4.a. through 7.4.j of this rule, with a parent's original signature on both copies, and shall keep: 7.5.a. One (1) copy in the center's files to be easily accessible at all times; and 7.5.b. The other copy in the center's emergency file, described in this rule, where it is available to accompany the child when the child is off-site.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.7.b: Obtaining a signed and dated acknowledgment that the staff member has read and understands the policies or revised policies; and11.7.c. Placing the signed acknowledgment statement in the staff member's file.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 7.1.a.5.A: The center prohibits corporal punishment on its premises and during off-site center activities while the child is participating;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 8.4.h.1: The Statement of Criminal Record every two (2) years

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 8.6.h.1: Prior to starting the program, shall ensure that each qualified staff member caring for the child has received a minimum of forty (40) hours of approved training related to the care of children twenty-four (24) months of age and under, and shall submit documented evidence of the training to the Secretary.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.7.a: Providing each staff member a copy of its policies on behavior management and the reporting of child abuse and neglect, and providing revised policies when changes occur

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 13.5.h: Maximize safety by ensuring that:13.5.h.2. Use zones are extended by at least six (6) feet in all directions from the perimeter of indoor climbing equipment, and landing mats are provided that are at least four (4) inches thick, constructed of materials such as rubber or a rubber composition, and securely fixed in place

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 7.4.e: The child's health insurance coverage and policy number

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 6.5.a.2.B: A center that operates at more than one (1) site shall keep current staff members' emergency medical information on file at each location where a staff member is employed and at a central location

Rule 6.1.c: An unincorporated, individual licensee (owner) may act as the governing body. In addition to the requirements listed in Paragraph 6.1.b.4 of this Subsection, the owner shall appoint a parent advisory committee comprised of parents of children currently served by the center that meets at least four (4) times a year.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 8.4.e: Prior to receiving the CIB and FBI reports required under this rule on any staff member, a center shall have in place a safety plan that ensures that the staff member works under direct supervision and is not left alone with a child.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 4.1.a.1: A center operator and each member of the governing body shall verify in writing that he or she has read this rule and is responsible for compliance with its requirements

Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2005

Rule 11.6.b: The requirement to report immediately, in accordance with W. Va. Code 49-6A-1 et seq., any suspected incident of child abuse and neglect to the director or designated person-in-charge, and to Child Protective Services; or when the staff member believes that the director or designated person-in-charge would not or has failed to report the suspected incident, to the Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-352-6513; and

Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2005

Rule 11.3.e: Ensure that during a time-out period the child is within sight and hearing of a staff member in a safe, lighted and well-ventilated space

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.3.d: Use appropriate time-out periods only as necessary and not for over one (1) minute for each year of a child's age up to a maximum of five (5) minutes for the child under school-age

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.3.a: Redirect child to alternative behavior or other activities

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.4.j: Seeking or accepting parental permission to use physical punishment or other actions prohibited by this rule.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.2.a: Teach by example

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.3.c: Speak so that the child understands that feelings are acceptable, but inappropriate behaviors and actions are not

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.1.a: Develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures for behavior management that include the prohibitions described in Subsection 11.4. of this rule

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.2.f: Help a child develop self control to assume responsibility for his or her own actions

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.3.b: Encourage the child to control his or her own behavior, cooperate with others and solve problems by talking things out

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 8.4: Staff Requirements. 8.4. a. A center shall use staff members with: 8.4. a. 1. A good reputation and character; 8.4. a. 2. Sufficient education, training and experience to provide the skills necessary for carrying out the essential functions of his or her job with or without reasonable accommodation; 8.4. a. 3. Sound judgment, emotional maturity, and an understanding of children; 8.4. a. 4. A demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks; 8.4. a. 5. The ability to correct hazards that might harm the health, safety and well-being of the children; 8.4. a. 6. The ability to work with children without mistreatment or abuse;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 7.1.a.5.A: The center prohibits corporal punishment on its premises and during off-site center activities while the child is participating;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.8.a: Providing to each child's parent written copies and an oral explanation of a center's policies on behavior management and the reporting of child abuse and neglect, and updating parents on policy changes when they occur;11.8.b. Obtaining a signed and dated acknowledgment that the center has explained the policies and provided the parent with a copy. The statement shall bear the child's name, the date of enrollment, and, if different, the date the parent signs the statement; and

Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2005

Rule 11.1.c: Ensure that staff members are aware of behavior issues relating to an individual child, and treat behavior problems individually and in private

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.2.c: Make eye contact with the child and kneel or sit beside the child whenever possible when speaking to the child

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.6.a: The definition of child abuse and neglect

Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2005

Rule 11.7.b: Obtaining a signed and dated acknowledgment that the staff member has read and understands the policies or revised policies; and11.7.c. Placing the signed acknowledgment statement in the staff member's file.

Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2005

Rule 11.2.b: Recognize and encourage acceptable behavior

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.2.e: Define clear limits, set fair and consistent rules and, when appropriate, permit an older school age child to participate in the development of rules and procedures

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.4.a: Subjecting a child to physical punishment of any kind, including, but not limited to, shaking, striking, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spitting, biting, hair pulling, yanking, slamming, excessive exercise or any cruel treatment that may cause pain;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.1.b: Ensure that the guidance, behavior management and discipline practices are constructive and educational in nature, appropriate to each child's age and circumstances, and in keeping with the center's policies and procedures

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.4.d: 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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.5.a: When possible, a parent participates in the development of the plan and, in all cases, the center shall provide the parent with a copy of the completed plan and regular written reports of the child's progress

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.2.d: Supervise with kindness, understanding and firmness

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.7.a: Providing each staff member a copy of its policies on behavior management and the reporting of child abuse and neglect, and providing revised policies when changes occur

Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2005

Rule 15.4: h. Medication Administration. With advice from a licensed health provider, a center shall develop, implement and maintain health policies and procedures that include the following procedures for the administration of medication: 15.4. h. 1. A center shall only administer medication with written permission from the child s parent, and with a prescription or a written order from a physician or other licensed health care provider; 15.4. h. 2. A center may refuse to administer non prescriptive medications; 15.4. h. 3. A center shall store all medication in its original bottle or package in a locked cabinet or container that is inaccessible to children, away from food, and refrigerated or unrefrigerated according to instructions on the prescription, order or label. When a center stores medication and food in the same refrigerator, the center shall place the medication in a sealed plastic container; 15.4. h. 5. A center shall ensure that medication is only administered when: 15.4. h. 5. A. The prescriptive medicine bottle or package has the original pharmacy label showing the prescription number, name of the medication, date the prescription was filled, the physician s name, the child s first and last names, specific, legible directions for administration and storage, and the expiration date; or 15.4. h. 5. B. The original non prescriptive medicine bottle or package also has a label with the child s first and last names, specific, legible directions for administration and storage, and the name of the licensed health care provider who wrote the order and the date of the order; 15.4. h. 6. A center shall ensure that before administering medication when the directions are not legible, staff members check with the child s licensed health care provider or, if applicable, the pharmacy that filled the prescription; 15.4. h. 7. When a child no longer needs the medication or its expiration date passes, a center shall return the medication to t

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2005

Rule 11.5.c: Staff members cooperate in implementing the plan and keep on file at the center a copy of the plan, a record of the steps taken during implementation, and the child's progress in meeting the goals of the plan.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.4.c: Restraining a child by any means other than a firm grasp around a child's arms or legs and then for only as long as is necessary for the child to regain control

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.3.g: Take action that relates to inappropriate behavior and ensure that any action that is taken is without bias and in proportion to the child's act. t

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.5.b: When necessary and appropriate, other professionals also participate in the development and implementation of the plan and, when necessary, receive written reports of the child's progress; and

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.6.c: 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: Apr 29, 2005

Rule 11.4.b: Putting anything in or on a child's mouth as punishment

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 11.3.f: Maintain perspective about the minor misbehavior of the school-age child and recognize that every infraction does not warrant staff attention or intervention; and

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule not named in the record