Miles of Smiles Kidz Care

Obtain written permission from the childs parent prior to the field trip; and

Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2026

For staff currently employed, a center shall keep on file a health assessment that is updated every two years except the tuberculosis risk assessment or tuberculosis screening discussed above.

Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026

A center shall not have on the premises ferrets, birds, reptiles, including snakes, lizards and turtles, or any wild or dangerous animals.

Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026

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: Sep 16, 2026

A licensee shall submit an application for renewal of a license or certificate of approval to the Secretary not less than 60 days prior to the expiration of the current license.

Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026

All qualified staff shall complete the approved training which is necessary to keep the credential current.

Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026

Abuse Recognition and Prevention. Within three months of employment or use, staff members shall have training in child abuse recognition and prevention. Training in child abuse recognition and prevention may be used to meet the requirement for annual professional development described in this section.

Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026

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: Feb 7, 2025

All qualified staff shall apply for credentialing on the WV STARS Career Pathway.

Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

Abuse Recognition and Prevention. Within three months of employment or use, staff members shall have training in child abuse recognition and prevention. Training in child abuse recognition and prevention may be used to meet the requirement for annual professional development described in this section.

Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024

Rule 10.2.d: A center shall ensure that a common outdoor area is not regularly used at the same time by groups of school-age children and by groups five (5) years of age and younger

Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024

Rule 8.4.d: A center shall ensure that each staff member and volunteer has a completed, signed, and dated Authorization and Release for Protective Services Record Check. The release shall be on file no later than the date of hire

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Rule 8.6.e: A center shall document that orientation training was provided by having the staff member and center director sign a statement acknowledging receiving orientation training and shall keep the statement in the staff member's file

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

Rule 8.5.g: 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 forty (40) hours per month in the center. The health assessment shall include

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

Rule 8.5.g.3: A statement that the prospective staff member has no known condition or disease which would interfere with the proper care of children

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

Rule 19.10.a: 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;

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

Rule 8.6.f.1: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. Within six (6) 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: May 31, 2024

Rule 20.4.a.1.B: If it has a fence, the fence has no openings greater than three and one-half (3 1/2) inches

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

Rule 8.7.b: All qualified staff apply for credentialing on the WV STARS Career Pathway

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Rule 19.7.b: A center shall conduct a fire drill at least two (2) 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: May 31, 2024

Rule 8.5.g.2: A physical examination, including vision and hearing screening

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

Rule 8.6.f.2: Abuse Recognition and Prevention. Within six (6) months of employment or use, staff members shall have training in child abuse recognition and prevention. Training in child abuse recognition and prevention may be used to meet the requirement for annual professional development described in this section

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”