Lighthouse Christian Academy and Daycare Center

Prior to caring for children, all current and potential staff are required to complete approved pre-service training. Prior to or during the first week of employment and prior to having sole responsibility for a group of children, a center shall provide orientation to the staff member that includes a review of:

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-07-01, ended 2026-08-03). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

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.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-07-01, ended 2026-08-03). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

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

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-07-01, ended 2026-08-03). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

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:

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-07-01, ended 2026-08-03). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

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.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-07-01, ended 2026-08-03). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

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

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-07-01, ended 2026-08-03). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

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

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-07-01, ended 2026-08-03). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

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.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-07-01, ended 2026-08-03). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

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.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-07-01, ended 2026-08-03). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

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.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-07-01, ended 2026-08-03). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

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.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-07-01, ended 2026-08-03). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

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.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-21, ended 2026-06-22). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2026-06-22). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

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

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-21, ended 2026-06-22). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2026-06-22). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

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

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-21, ended 2026-06-22). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2026-06-22). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

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.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-21, ended 2026-06-22). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2026-06-22). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

All staff in positions that are not qualified staff positions shall have training within the first three months of employment related to their responsibilities, renew child abuse and neglect recognition every three years and keep first aid and CPR certification current.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-21, ended 2026-06-22). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-05-19). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

A center shall conduct a fire drill at least two times a month during its regular hours of operation, keeping a written record of the dates and times when fire drills are conducted.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-21, ended 2026-06-22). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-06). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

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.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-21, ended 2026-06-22). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2026-06-22). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

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:

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-21, ended 2026-06-22). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2026-06-22). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

For staff currently employed, a center shall keep on file a health assessment that is updated every two years except the tuberculosis risk assessment or tuberculosis screening discussed above.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-21, ended 2026-06-22). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-06-22). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

Prior to caring for children, all current and potential staff are required to complete approved pre-service training. Prior to or during the first week of employment and prior to having sole responsibility for a group of children, a center shall provide orientation to the staff member that includes a review of:

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-07-25, ended 2025-11-05). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-05). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

For staff currently employed, a center shall keep on file a health assessment that is updated every two years except the tuberculosis risk assessment or tuberculosis screening discussed above.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-07-25, ended 2025-11-05). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-05). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

A center shall conduct a fire drill at least two times a month during its regular hours of operation, keeping a written record of the dates and times when fire drills are conducted.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-07-25, ended 2025-11-05). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-05). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

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

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-07-25, ended 2025-11-05). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-05). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

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;

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-07-25, ended 2025-11-05). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-05). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).