City of Buckhannon dba Stockert Youth Center
BUCKHANNON, WV·Child Care ProviderLicensed
Contact information
Address79 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV, 26201
CountyUpshur
Phone(304) 473-0145
Operating details
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/21/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High8
- Medium4
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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79 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV, 26201, BUCKHANNON, WV 26201
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/21/2025
- High3
- Medium-High7
- Medium4
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk5/21/2025
When the center owns the vehicle, a weekly safety check is conducted and recorded. The safety check shall include vehicle tire pressure, headlights, windshield wipers, emergency flashers, brake lights, turn signals, first aid kit, gas gauge, oil and other fluids.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-05-21, ended 2025-06-21). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-09-30). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 9/30/2025 - Medium-High risk5/21/2025
That the surface of the play area in an equipment use zone complies with the current Consumer Product Safety Commission's publication entitled "Public Playground Safety Handbook," publication # 325, sections 2.4. et seq. and 5.3. et seq. A licensee whose outdoor space was approved prior to July 1, 2014, and who remains in compliance with the previous rule, and who does not undergo renovation or relocation of the outdoor space, has until July 1, 2018, to comply with the current requirements.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-05-21, ended 2025-06-21). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-07-21). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 7/21/2025 - High risk5/21/2025
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 2025-05-21, ended 2025-06-21). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/21/2025
Current child first aid training;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-05-21, ended 2025-06-21). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-09-30). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 9/30/2025 - Medium risk5/21/2025
A verification of the staff member's education and qualifications.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-05-21, ended 2025-06-21). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/21/2025
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 2025-05-21, ended 2025-06-21). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/21/2025
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 2025-05-21, ended 2025-06-21). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk5/21/2025
A completed and signed WV CARES self-disclosure application and consent form. A copy of the form shall be on file and uploaded to the WV CARES system no later than the date of hire;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-05-21, ended 2025-06-21). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-07-07). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 7/7/2025 - Medium-Low risk5/21/2025
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 2025-05-21, ended 2025-06-21). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-07-21). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 7/21/2025 - Medium risk5/21/2025
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 2025-05-21, ended 2025-06-21). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/21/2025
A fitness determination of eligibility from the WV CARES unit; and
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-05-21, ended 2025-06-21). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-07-07). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 7/7/2025 - High risk5/21/2025
A search shall be done of the state-based child and adult abuse and neglect registries and protective services databases in each state where the staff member or volunteer resided during the preceding five years. The same search shall be done in the state where the staff member or volunteer currently resides, and shall be repeated every five years.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-05-21, ended 2025-06-21). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-07-07). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 7/7/2025 - High risk5/21/2025
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 2025-05-21, ended 2025-06-21). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-09-30). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 9/30/2025 - Medium-Low risk5/21/2025
A center shall maintain a written record of the dates and times when vehicle evacuation drills are conducted.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-05-21, ended 2025-06-21). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-09-30). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 9/30/2025 - Medium-High risk5/21/2025
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 2025-05-21, ended 2025-06-21). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-09-30). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 9/30/2025 - Medium risk5/21/2025
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 2025-05-21, ended 2025-06-21). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/21/2025
When it provides transportation according to a regular schedule, a center shall conduct a vehicle evacuation drill at least two times a year.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-05-21, ended 2025-06-21). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-09-30). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 9/30/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$821/month
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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: BUCKHANNON, Upshur County
- Type: Child Care Provider
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