Shepherdstown Day Care Center
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address531 E German St, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443
CountyJefferson
Phone(304) 876-6923
Operating details
Capacity100
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/23/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High2
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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531 E German St, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/23/2025
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2025
- Medium risk4/23/2025
That one qualified staff member who has completed the minimum approved training, is present in the infant/toddler program for at least half of the operating hours daily;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-04-23, ended 2025-06-23). Outcome: Pending. Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Not corrected - Medium risk4/23/2025
Use zones are extended by at least six feet in all directions from the perimeter of indoor climbing equipment, and the use zone surfacing is constructed of material that has an American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) rating for the critical fall height of the equipment. The use zone surfacing shall be securely fixed in place;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-04-23, ended 2025-06-23). Outcome: Pending. Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Not corrected - Medium risk4/23/2025
Indoor play equipment, shelves, and large objects, such as televisions and computer monitors, are firmly anchored;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-04-23, ended 2025-06-23). Outcome: Pending. Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,035/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in West Virginia run about $747/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in West Virginia by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: SHEPHERDSTOWN, Jefferson County
- Capacity: 100
- Type: Child Care Center
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