First Baptist Academy, Inc.

HURRICANE, WVChild Care CenterLicensed

3.5based on state inspection data
Capacity151
Est. price$1,035/mo

Contact information

Address2635 Main St, Hurricane, WV, 25526

CityHURRICANE, WV 25526

CountyPutnam

Phone(304) 562 0700

Operating details

Capacity151

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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2635 Main St, Hurricane, WV, 25526, HURRICANE, WV 25526

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/12/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk1/12/2026

    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 2026-01-12, ended 2026-02-26). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk1/12/2026

    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 2026-01-12, ended 2026-02-26). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium risk9/26/2025

    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 2025-09-26, ended 2026-01-12). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-12). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 1/12/2026
  2. Medium risk9/26/2025

    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 2025-09-26, ended 2026-01-12). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-12). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 1/12/2026
  3. Medium risk9/26/2025

    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 2025-09-26, ended 2026-01-12). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-12). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 1/12/2026
  4. Medium-High risk9/26/2025

    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:

    Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-09-26, ended 2026-01-12). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-12). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 1/12/2026

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

7Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(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: HURRICANE, Putnam County
  • Capacity: 151
  • Type: Child Care Center

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