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YMCA of Kanawha Valley

100 YMCA Dr, Charleston, WV 25302
licensed capacity
228
a week, county median
$158

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About YMCA of Kanawha Valley

YMCA of Kanawha Valley is a licensed child care center in Charleston, West Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 228 children.

West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Licensed capacity
228 children

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Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity228 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA of Kanawha Valley has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kanawha County has a median price of $158 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Kanawha County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$158
Home daycare$146

Toddler

Center$150
Home daycare$162

Preschool

Center$157
Home daycare$172

School age

Center$139
Home daycare$172

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 YMCA of Kanawha Valley

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
228 children
License number
#30119087
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Summary

1 visit with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent May 20, 2024

6 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.

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Other rules 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. May 20, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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: Mar 25, 2025

    • Other rules

      Rule not named in the record

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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;

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Transportation

      Rule 22.6: The vehicle is equipped with emergency supplies, including a first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, and, if only one adult is in the vehicle, a mobile telephone or two-way radio

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule 4.4.b.5: A positive inspection report from the State Fire Marshal following any changes to the center's operation and premises;

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024

  2. Jun 1, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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: Pending.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 23.2.a.1: Current CPR certification appropriate to the age of the children in care

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Background checks

      Rule 8.4.f: Prior to receiving the CIB and FBI reports required under this rule on any staff member, a center shall have in place a safety plan that ensures that the staff member works under direct supervision and is not left alone with a child

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 8.6.b: A center shall require all staff to meet training requirements and pre-service education qualifications other than that noted in requirement 8.6.c. of this subsection. 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

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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: Pending.”

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 YMCA of Kanawha Valley

Is YMCA of Kanawha Valley licensed?

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

When was YMCA of Kanawha Valley last inspected?

West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2024, with 6 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA of Kanawha Valley had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 3 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 YMCA of Kanawha Valley care for?

228, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are YMCA of Kanawha Valley's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (304) 340-3527 to confirm.

How much does YMCA of Kanawha Valley cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (304) 340-3527 to ask.

What is YMCA of Kanawha Valley's phone number?

(304) 340-3527.

Where is YMCA of Kanawha Valley?

100 YMCA Dr, Charleston, WV 25302.

Sources: West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).