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MARTINSBURG, WV·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address117 TARKAY PL, MARTINSBURG, WV, 25403
CountyBerkeley
Phone(304) 620-1110
Operating details
Capacity6
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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117 TARKAY PL, MARTINSBURG, WV, 25403, MARTINSBURG, WV 25403
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/30/2026
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- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk4/30/2026
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe, in good repair, and free of sharp edges and protruding parts.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-04-30, ended 2026-06-03). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-06-01). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 6/1/2026 - Medium-High risk4/30/2026
Play areas shall be free from unsanitary or hazardous items, trash receptacles, burning facilities, abandoned cars, appliances, farm animals, animal waste, debris, combustible rubbish, unsafe toys, open sewage, chemicals, exposed roots, open or abandoned wells, tires, and any other hazardous items or conditions.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-04-30, ended 2026-06-03). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-06-01). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 6/1/2026
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(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.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,287/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: MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County
- Capacity: 6
- Type: Family Child Care Home
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