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Melanie Irene Carpenter

Summersville, WV 26651 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
a week, county median
$160
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About Melanie Irene Carpenter

Melanie Irene Carpenter is a home daycare in Summersville, 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 made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 42 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Home daycare
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6 children

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Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

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Tuition and costs

Melanie Irene Carpenter has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Nicholas County has a median price of $160 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Nicholas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$183
Home daycare$160

Toddler

Center$174
Home daycare$130

Preschool

Center$173
Home daycare$130

School age

Center$160
Home daycare$130

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Melanie Irene Carpenter

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered family child care home
Capacity
6 children
License number
#30283046
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Summary

4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 5, 2026

42 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.

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Other rules 32

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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  1. Aug 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Thereafter, the caregiver shall complete eight hours of approved training annually, encompassing a minimum of two Core Knowledge/Core Competency areas.

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026

  2. Mar 24, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A family child care home shall maintain all completed parental forms required by the Department, including emergency information and medical forms, on file.

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026

    • Other rules

      Keep documentation available on site of rabies vaccinations for all cats and dogs kept on the premises;

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Other rules

      A general medical examination for all children shall be obtained by the parents within thirty (30) days of admission to the home, provided the examination was completed no more than six (6) months prior to the child's admission to the home;

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Other rules

      Trampolines shall not be accessible to the children in care.

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

  3. Aug 19, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A family child care home shall maintain a training record with certificates of attendance for training completed during the registration period.

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      A family child care home shall maintain all completed parental forms required by the Department, including emergency information and medical forms, on file.

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

    • Other rules

      Emergency consent forms shall be notarized.

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

    • Other rules

      Keep documentation available on site of rabies vaccinations for all cats and dogs kept on the premises;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

    • Other rules

      A general medical examination for all children shall be obtained by the parents within thirty (30) days of admission to the home, provided the examination was completed no more than six (6) months prior to the child's admission to the home;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

    • Other rules

      Trampolines shall not be accessible to the children in care.

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

    • Other rules

      Immunization records shall be completed and updated according to the schedule recommended by the Department;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Thereafter, the caregiver shall complete eight hours of approved training annually, encompassing a minimum of two Core Knowledge/Core Competency areas.

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Other rules

      Documentation verifying completion of approved pre-service health and safety training.

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

  4. Sep 16, 2024Inspection28 rules cited
    • Other rules

      Sterile gauze;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      The fire evacuation plan shall include a drawing of the primary and secondary exits from all areas of the house and meeting places for the children once they have exited the home.

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      Non-medicated adhesive strips;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      Tweezers;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      Disposable gloves;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      Keep documentation available on site of rabies vaccinations for all cats and dogs kept on the premises;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      A digital thermometer;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      The child abuse and neglect hotline;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      Parents' work and home;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      Soap;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      A family child care home shall post the daily routine.

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Specific meal times;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      An emergency substitute, if applicable.

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      Blunt tipped scissors;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      Sealed packages of alcohol wipes or antiseptic;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A poison control center or the universal poison control center telephone number, 1-800-222-1222;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      A first aid guide.

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Time to learn self-help skills, such as hand washing, brushing teeth, dressing and toileting.

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      Numbers for each child's health care provider;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      Ambulance service;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      Indoor play time;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      A balance of active and quiet play;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      Nap times for children who need them;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      The caregiver shall obtain a medical examination and either a tuberculosis risk assessment, a TB skin test, or chest x-ray within 30 days of application for a certificate of registration and upon application for renewal of the certificate of registration.

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      Police and fire departments;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      Bandage tape;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      A family child care home shall develop and post a written plan for an emergency evacuation in the event of fire, natural disaster or other threatening situation that may pose a health or safety hazard to the children in the family child care home. The plan shall include, but not be limited to:

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Other rules

      Outdoor play time on days when temperatures are 40 degrees and above, weather and circumstances permitting;

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

Copied from West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Dec 1997. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Melanie Irene Carpenter

Is Melanie Irene Carpenter licensed?

Yes. Melanie Irene Carpenter is registered with the state and operating. This is how West Virginia authorizes this type of child care.

When was Melanie Irene Carpenter last inspected?

West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Melanie Irene Carpenter had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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.

How many children can Melanie Irene Carpenter care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Melanie Irene Carpenter's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (304) 651-7914 to confirm.

How much does Melanie Irene Carpenter cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (304) 651-7914 to ask.

What is Melanie Irene Carpenter's phone number?

(304) 651-7914.

Where is Melanie Irene Carpenter?

Summersville, WV 26651. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).