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The Kiddie Cove 3

Elkins, WV 26241 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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About The Kiddie Cove 3

The Kiddie Cove 3 is a licensed group home daycare in Elkins, West Virginia. It is licensed by the state.

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 26 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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The Kiddie Cove 3 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Randolph County has a median price of $159 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Randolph County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$173
Home daycare$159

Toddler

Center$165
Home daycare$134

Preschool

Center$169
Home daycare$134

School age

Center$152
Home daycare$134

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 The Kiddie Cove 3

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family Child Care Facility license
License number
#30263951
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Summary

4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 18, 2026

26 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 6
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Other rules 2

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. Sep 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      Applicants shall maintain compliance with applicable rules of the Bureau for Public Health, and the State Fire Marshall, and the Department of Agricultural Pest Management at all times.

    • Records and paperwork

      Has committed child or adult abuse and/or neglect according to Department protective services record or any other Department records;

  2. Feb 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A family childcare facility shall request an inspection by the State Fire Marshal prior to beginning operation and annually thereafter.

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Family Child Care facilities shall meet the applicable rules of the State Fire Marshal's Office.

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      The most recent inspection reports from the State Fire Marshal and the Bureau for Public Health as required by this rule.

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Training shall be selected based on the Core Knowledge/Core Competency areas listed in subsection 3.3 of this rule and shall increase the operator's skills and knowledge in the early childhood field.

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026

  3. Nov 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Immunization records shall be updated every two (2) years

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      A report of the child's most recent medical checkup, within thirty (30) days of the child's enrollment. The child's health assessment is to be updated with new or current information at least every two (2) years for any child under the age of six (6) years;

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

  4. Feb 7, 2025Inspection18 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Includes a physical examination and a tuberculosis skin test or risk assessment screening with negative results;

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Were completed no more than six (6) months prior to nor more than thirty (30) days after employment;

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      An emergency exit plan and a record of the required monthly fire drills for the past twelve (12) months;

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or first aid training that includes rescue breathing and first aid for choking;

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A family childcare facility shall request an inspection by the State Fire Marshal prior to beginning operation and annually thereafter.

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Family Child Care facilities shall meet the applicable rules of the State Fire Marshal's Office.

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Other rules

      Applicants shall maintain compliance with applicable rules of the Bureau for Public Health, and the State Fire Marshall, and the Department of Agricultural Pest Management at all times.

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Completion of at least fifteen (15) clock hours of child development training or arrangements to complete the training during the first six (6) months of operation of the facility;

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      The most recent inspection reports from the State Fire Marshal and the Bureau for Public Health as required by this rule.

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Is completed prior to employment and updated every two (2) years;

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Have successfully completed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training or other certified first aid including rescue breathing and first aid for choking, or have a plan to do so within the first six (6) months of employment;

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Background checks

      At the time of license application and renewal, a family child care facility must demonstrate compliance with the provisions of the West Virginia Clearance for Access: Registry and Employment Screening Act (WV CARES), W.Va. Code §16-49-1 et seq., and W.Va. Code R. §69-10-1, et seq. for all facility owners, operators, staff, volunteers 18 years of age and over, and each adult household member.

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025

    • Background checks

      A fitness determination of eligibility from the WV CARES unit;

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Includes the results from a tuberculosis risk assessment screening, TB skin test, or chest x-ray;

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Complete at least twelve (12) clock hours of training annually, selecting training that addresses a variety of the Core Knowledge areas listed in subsection 3.3 of this rule.

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Background checks

      Meet and abide by all other requirements listed in this rule including those with regard to criminal history background checks.

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      The facility shall carry fire and liability insurance as a protection for the children in care. A copy of the current policy shall be maintained on file at the facility.

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Complete at least 12 clock hours of training annually, selecting training that addresses a variety of the Core Knowledge areas listed in subsection 3.3 of this rule.

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

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 The Kiddie Cove 3

Is The Kiddie Cove 3 licensed?

Yes. West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was The Kiddie Cove 3 last inspected?

West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Kiddie Cove 3 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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.

What are The Kiddie Cove 3's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (304) 704-7789 to confirm.

How much does The Kiddie Cove 3 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (304) 704-7789 to ask.

What is The Kiddie Cove 3's phone number?

(304) 704-7789.

Where is The Kiddie Cove 3?

Elkins, WV 26241. 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).