CARLA RIDGLEY
MARTINSBURG, WV·Child Care ProviderLicensed
Contact information
Address170 Blair St, Martinsburg, WV, 25404
CountyBerkeley
Phone(304) 263 1390
Operating details
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High5
- Medium5
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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170 Blair St, Martinsburg, WV, 25404, MARTINSBURG, WV 25404
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
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/17/2025
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- Medium-High4
- Medium5
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk6/17/2025
A family child care home shall conduct monthly fire evacuation drills and maintain a written record of when they are conducted.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-06-17, ended 2025-07-17). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-02-02). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 2/2/2026 - Medium-Low risk6/17/2025
Children's medical examination records shall be updated every two years until the child is six years of age;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-06-17, ended 2025-07-17). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-02-02). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 2/2/2026 - Medium-High risk6/17/2025
Immunization records shall be completed and updated according to the schedule recommended by the Department;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-06-17, ended 2025-07-17). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-02-02). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 2/2/2026 - Medium-Low risk6/17/2025
Keep documentation available on site of rabies vaccinations for all cats and dogs kept on the premises;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-06-17, ended 2025-07-17). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-02-02). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 2/2/2026 - Medium risk6/17/2025
Store cleaning supplies, detergents, aerosol cans, pesticides, poisons, flammable materials, poisonous or unknown plants, medicines, and alcoholic beverages or toxic materials out of the reach of children under six years of age;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-06-17, ended 2025-07-17). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-02-02). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 2/2/2026 - Medium risk6/17/2025
A designated relocation site and evacuation;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-06-17, ended 2025-07-17). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-02-26). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 2/26/2026 - Medium-High risk6/17/2025
A family child care home shall develop and post a written plan for an emergency evacuation in the event of fire, natural disaster or other threatening situation that may pose a health or safety hazard to the children in the family child care home. The plan shall include, but not be limited to:
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-06-17, ended 2025-07-17). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-02-26). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 2/26/2026 - Medium-High risk6/17/2025
Coordination with local emergency management officials.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-06-17, ended 2025-07-17). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-02-26). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 2/26/2026 - Medium risk6/17/2025
Procedures for notifying parents of the relocation and ensuring family reunification;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-06-17, ended 2025-07-17). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-02-26). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 2/26/2026 - Medium risk6/17/2025
Procedures to address the needs of individual children including children with special needs;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-06-17, ended 2025-07-17). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-02-26). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 2/26/2026 - Medium risk6/17/2025
Thereafter, the caregiver shall complete eight hours of approved training annually, encompassing a minimum of two Core Knowledge/Core Competency areas.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-06-17, ended 2025-07-17). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-02-27). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 2/27/2026 - High risk6/17/2025
The Secretary shall not grant a certificate of registration to a family child care home if the caregiver or a household member is an active recipient of child or adult protective services or has a history of substantiated child or adult abuse or neglect as determined by a court of law or an investigation by the Department's protective services staff.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-06-17, ended 2025-07-17). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-03-16). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 3/16/2026
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$821/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
- Type: Child Care Provider
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