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Michele Donnella Richardson-Merritt

Martinsburg, WV 25405 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
a week, county median
$164
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About Michele Donnella Richardson-Merritt

Michele Donnella Richardson-Merritt is a home daycare in Martinsburg, 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Home daycare
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Licensed capacity
6 children

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SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Michele Donnella Richardson-Merritt has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Berkeley County has a median price of $164 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Berkeley County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$177
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$168
Home daycare$182

Preschool

Center$176
Home daycare$194

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$194

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 Michele Donnella Richardson-Merritt

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered family child care home
Capacity
6 children
License number
#30283109
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jan 14, 2026

7 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.

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

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. Jan 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      The Secretary shall not grant a certificate of registration to a family child care home if the caregiver or a household member is an active recipient of child or adult protective services or has a history of substantiated child or adult abuse or neglect as determined by a court of law or an investigation by the Department's protective services staff.

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Safety gates shall be provided at the top and bottom of stairs to which infants and toddlers have access.

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026

  2. Dec 9, 2025Inspection5 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: Jan 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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: Jan 9, 2026

    • Transportation

      Emergency information for each child includes emergency contacts, family information, permission to seek medical treatment, and permission to transport the child.

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information for each child and parental permission forms for emergency medical treatment shall be obtained prior to a child's placement in the home, maintained in the providers records, and updated when information changes.

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • 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: Jan 9, 2026

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 Michele Donnella Richardson-Merritt

Is Michele Donnella Richardson-Merritt licensed?

Yes. Michele Donnella Richardson-Merritt is registered with the state and operating. This is how West Virginia authorizes this type of child care.

When was Michele Donnella Richardson-Merritt last inspected?

West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on January 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Michele Donnella Richardson-Merritt had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Michele Donnella Richardson-Merritt care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Michele Donnella Richardson-Merritt's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (304) 671-1547 to confirm.

How much does Michele Donnella Richardson-Merritt cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (304) 671-1547 to ask.

What is Michele Donnella Richardson-Merritt's phone number?

(304) 671-1547.

Where is Michele Donnella Richardson-Merritt?

Martinsburg, WV 25405. 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).