Teays Valley Child Development Center

For each singe-age group at a center, the center shall maintain the staff-to-child ratio and group size described in Table A of Appendix 78-1-E of this rule;

Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026

A verification of the staff member's education and qualifications.

Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 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: Jul 29, 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: Aug 12, 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: Jul 27, 2026

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

Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026

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

Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026

Documentation that references have been verified including three references for the center director and two references for other staff members;

Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 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: Aug 12, 2026

Not give any formula or breast milk that is not labeled to a child;

Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026

Verbally report the occurrence within 24 hours or by the next work day to the Secretary, and before the end of the day, ensure that the staff member in charge prepares and signs a serious occurrence report; and

Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

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

Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Seasonally appropriate covers or clothing shall be used, sufficient to maintain adequate warmth. For children 12 months of age and younger a sleeper may be worn or a thin blanket used for a covering. If a blanket is used, it shall be tucked around the mattress of the crib and only cover the child as high as his or her chest;

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

Restrictive equipment. Infant equipment that restricts movement such as swings, play pens, play yards, stationary activity centers (exer-saucers), infant seats, etc., if used, shall only be used for short periods of time not to exceed 15 minutes in a four-hour period.

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

For each mixed age group at a center, the center shall maintain the staff-to-child ratio and group size described in Table A of Appendix 78-1-E of this rule for the youngest child in the group; and

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

Diapering and Toileting. A center shall ensure that diapering and toilet training follow the guidelines in Appendix 78-1-D of this rule.

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

After toileting, handling diapers or assisting a child with toilet use;

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

Ensure that staff members initially place the child 12 months of age and under, or under the age when he or she can turn over independently, on his or her back unless the parent provides a written statement from a licensed health care provider prohibiting the child from being placed in that position for sleep;

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

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.

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

The children have adequate supervision at all times;

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

Before preparing, handling or serving food, or setting the table;

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

Providing a child who is awake play equipment and opportunities to play freely on a clean, safe floor.

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 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: Oct 6, 2025

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 6, 2025

A verification of the staff member's education and qualifications.

Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

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: Oct 6, 2025

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: Oct 6, 2025

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Not Achieved.”

Brushing Teeth. A center shall provide appropriate opportunities for the children in care to have supervised practice of brushing teeth on a daily basis; and

Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

Has a personally labeled toothbrush with bristles in good condition, that is stored in a sanitary manner so that it does not touch another toothbrush and that its bristles are exposed to the air to dry;

Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

Documentation that references have been verified including three references for the center director and two references for other staff members;

Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025

Diapering and Toileting. A center shall ensure that diapering and toilet training follow the guidelines in Appendix 78-1-D of this rule.

Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025

For each mixed age group at a center, the center shall maintain the staff-to-child ratio and group size described in Table A of Appendix 78-1-E of this rule for the youngest child in the group; and

Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025

The children have adequate supervision at all times;

Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025

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

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 19.7: Evacuation and Drill Plan

A center shall ensure that medication is only administered by designated qualified staff members with training in medication administration

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”