Little Dogs Daycare

That the center develops a mentoring plan which provides for weekly mentoring by a qualified and trained staff person for each staff member that has not completed approved training.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

For an existing program which has been approved to expand the program or experiences staff turnover, shall ensure that within six months of beginning to care for children twenty-four months of age and under, each qualified staff member shall have a minimum of 40 hours of approved training related to the care of children 24 months of age and under. Until all staff members meet the requirements of this section, the center shall ensure:

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Prior to serving milk to a child, except when its original container is a single service container, staff pours the milk from the original container into a clean, sanitized and labeled bottle or a disposable, sterile bottle liner, or into a sanitized glass or single-service cup and shall not pour the milk back to its original container or store it for later use;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

A center shall take all necessary precautions to ensure an accident-free and smoke-free environment for the children, staff members and visitors to the center.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Bedding, including sheets and blankets, shall be clean and in good condition;

“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.”

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: Sep 15, 2026

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;

Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 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: Sep 15, 2026

A physical examination, including vision and hearing screening;

Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 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: Sep 15, 2026

Have the parent clearly label each bottle of breast milk with the child's name, date expressed, date frozen if applicable, and date received;

Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026

For each product containing potentially hazardous chemicals, a center has on file a material safety data sheet, available at the point of purchase or from the manufacturer.

Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026

Bedding, including sheets and blankets, shall be clean and in good condition;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

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: Oct 20, 2025

Prior to caring for children, all current and potential staff are required to complete approved pre-service training. Prior to or during the first week of employment and prior to having sole responsibility for a group of children, a center shall provide orientation to the staff member that includes a review of:

Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 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: Apr 21, 2026

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.

Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

Equipped with band aids, a non-mercury thermometer, gauze, tape, scissors, tweezers, disposable nonporous gloves, a first aid guide, the telephone number of a poison control center, and pencil and paper. A bottle of clean water shall be stored with or accompany the first aid kit; and

Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

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

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025