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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: May 4, 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: May 4, 2026

That the surface of the play area in an equipment use zone complies with the current Consumer Product Safety Commission's publication entitled "Public Playground Safety Handbook," publication # 325, sections 2.4. et seq. and 5.3. et seq. A licensee whose outdoor space was approved prior to July 1, 2014, and who remains in compliance with the previous rule, and who does not undergo renovation or relocation of the outdoor space, has until July 1, 2018, to comply with the current requirements.

Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

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: May 14, 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: Jul 15, 2025

A container, shelf, or cupboard that is inaccessible to children but permits staff to reach supplies, such as clean diapers, without leaving a child unattended;

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

Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 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: Nov 3, 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: Nov 3, 2025

A current job description;

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

Plastic bags, latex gloves and Styrofoam objects are not accessible to the child less than four years of age, and that balloons are completely prohibited in a center that serves children less than school age.

Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025

On all staff at least once a year; and

Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025

Are in good repair and free of sharp points or corners, pinch or crush points, splinters, protruding nails or bolts, loose rusty parts, hazardous small parts that may be swallowed, identified poisons or paint that contains lead, and are regularly inspected by staff for potential hazards;

Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025

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

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

Staff members and children shall wash their hands with soap and warm, running water for at least 20 seconds:

Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025

Products containing potentially hazardous chemicals, including identified poisons, medications, certain cleaning supplies, and art supplies, not clearly labeled as "nontoxic," are inaccessible to the children in a locked cabinet away from food, and when possible, stored in their original containers and never in containers originally designed for food; and

Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025

A center shall provide each new staff member with a notification letter that includes his or her effective date of hire, position title, qualifications, duties and responsibilities at the time of hiring.

Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025