Children's Palace

BELLE, WVChild Care CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity50
Est. price$1,092/mo

Contact information

Address175 W DuPont Ave, Belle, WV, 25015

CityBELLE, WV 25015

CountyKanawha

Phone(304) 513-6920

Operating details

Capacity50

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/19/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium12
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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175 W DuPont Ave, Belle, WV, 25015, BELLE, WV 25015

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. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/19/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium risk12/19/2025

    All qualified staff shall complete the approved training which is necessary to keep the credential current.

    Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-12-19, ended 2026-02-09). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk12/19/2025

    When more than one group of children up to school-age uses the same room, a center shall divide the room into a designated activity area for each group;

    Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-12-19, ended 2026-02-09). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk12/19/2025

    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 2025-12-19, ended 2026-02-09). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk10/10/2025

    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 2025-10-10, ended 2025-12-19). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-10-14). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 10/14/2025
  5. Medium risk10/10/2025

    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 2025-10-10, ended 2025-12-19). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-10-24). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 10/24/2025
  6. High risk10/10/2025

    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 2025-10-10, ended 2025-12-19). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-10-24). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 10/24/2025
  7. Medium-High risk10/10/2025

    Ensure that the premises, furnishings, equipment and supplies are in good repair and present no hazard to the health and safety of the children;

    Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-10-10, ended 2025-12-19). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-10-14). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 10/14/2025
  8. Medium-High risk10/10/2025

    Are in good repair and free of sharp points or corners, pinch or crush points, splinters, protruding nails or bolts, loose rusty parts, hazardous small parts that may be swallowed, identified poisons or paint that contains lead, and are regularly inspected by staff for potential hazards;

    Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-10-10, ended 2025-12-19). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-10-14). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 10/14/2025
  9. Medium risk10/10/2025

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

    Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-10-10, ended 2025-12-19). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-10-14). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 10/14/2025
  10. Medium risk10/10/2025

    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 2025-10-10, ended 2025-12-19). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-10-14). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 10/14/2025
  11. Medium-Low risk10/10/2025

    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 2025-10-10, ended 2025-12-19). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-10-14). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 10/14/2025
  12. Medium-High risk10/10/2025

    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 2025-10-10, ended 2025-12-19). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-10-14). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 10/14/2025
  13. Medium risk10/10/2025

    All qualified staff shall complete the approved training which is necessary to keep the credential current.

    Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-10-10, ended 2025-12-19). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2025-12-19). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 12/19/2025
  14. Medium-High risk10/10/2025

    The outdoor environment is clear of hazards and all potential hazards such as heat pumps, air conditioning units, wiring, meters and telephone boxes, are inaccessible to the child;

    Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-10-10, ended 2025-12-19). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-10-31). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 10/31/2025
  15. Medium risk10/10/2025

    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 2025-10-10, ended 2025-12-19). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2025-12-19). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 12/19/2025

2024

  1. High risk10/21/2024

    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 2024-10-21, ended 2024-11-21). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2024-11-12). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 11/12/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

20Total 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

$1,092/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: BELLE, Kanawha County
  • Capacity: 50
  • Type: Child Care Center

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