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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 2026-02-26, ended 2026-03-31). Outcome: Pending. 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 2026-02-26, ended 2026-03-31). Outcome: Pending. 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 2026-02-26, ended 2026-03-31). Outcome: Pending. Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

A licensee shall submit an application for renewal of a license or certificate of approval to the Secretary not less than 60 days prior to the expiration of the current license.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-02-26, ended 2026-03-31). Outcome: Pending. Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

A center shall have a plan for evacuating the center in an emergency posted by the telephone in each room of the center that identifies staff members responsible for implementing the plan that includes:

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-02-26, ended 2026-03-31). Outcome: Pending. Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

A positive inspection from the county Department of Health, including the Department of Health Child Care Center Inspection Report and the Department of Health Inspection Report for Food Service Establishments;

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-02-26, ended 2026-03-31). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-03-05). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

Electrical Outlet. A center shall ensure that when an electrical outlet within reach of a child younger than school age is not in use, it is protected by a cover.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-02-26, ended 2026-03-31). Outcome: Pending. Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

For each product containing potentially hazardous chemicals, a center has on file a material safety data sheet, available at the point of purchase or from the manufacturer.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-02-26, ended 2026-03-31). Outcome: Pending. Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

The center shall ensure that the floor area immediately adjacent to the diaper changing table has a moisture-resistant, non-absorbent surface extending three feet from the base of the table on all sides, except when one side of the table is against a wall.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-02-26, ended 2026-03-31). Outcome: Pending. Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

Products containing potentially hazardous chemicals, including identified poisons, medications, certain cleaning supplies, and art supplies, not clearly labeled as "nontoxic," are inaccessible to the children in a locked cabinet away from food, and when possible, stored in their original containers and never in containers originally designed for food; and

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-02-26, ended 2026-03-31). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-02-19). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

A center shall update the documentation of a completed background check in each staff member's file at the expiration of rap back enrollment.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-02-26, ended 2026-03-31). Outcome: Pending. Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

Periodically throughout the day, the staff member responsible for each group of children shall check the daily roster to ensure that all children are present or accounted for.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-21, ended 2025-12-31). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-02-02). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

Before giving medication;

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-10-30, ended 2025-11-28). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-10-30). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

For each singe-age group at a center, the center shall maintain the staff-to-child ratio and group size described in Table A of Appendix 78-1-E of this rule;

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-10-30, ended 2025-11-28). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-10-30). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

Diapering and Toileting. A center shall ensure that diapering and toilet training follow the guidelines in Appendix 78-1-D of this rule.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-10-30, ended 2025-11-28). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-10). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

Plastic bags, latex gloves and Styrofoam objects are not accessible to the child less than four years of age, and that balloons are completely prohibited in a center that serves children less than school age.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-10-30, ended 2025-11-28). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-04). 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 2025-10-14, ended 2025-11-14). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-10). 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 2025-10-14, ended 2025-11-14). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-10). 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 2025-10-14, ended 2025-11-14). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-10). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

A significant health history which the center needs to know in order to protect the health of the employee or the health and safety of children in care;

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-10-14, ended 2025-11-14). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-10). 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 2025-10-14, ended 2025-11-14). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-10). 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 2025-10-14, ended 2025-11-14). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-10). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

A statement that the prospective staff member has no known condition or disease which would interfere with the proper care of children; and

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-10-14, ended 2025-11-14). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-10). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

A physical examination, including vision and hearing screening;

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-10-14, ended 2025-11-14). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-10). 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 2025-10-14, ended 2025-11-14). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-10). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).