Christ Church Preschool - The Growing Place

CHARLESTON, WVChild Care CenterLicensed

1.7based on state inspection data
Capacity120
Est. price$1,035/mo

Contact information

Address1221 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV, 25301

CityCHARLESTON, WV 25301

CountyKanawha

Phone(304) 342-0192

Operating details

Capacity120

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium14
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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1221 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV, 25301, CHARLESTON, WV 25301

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/15/2026

  • High6
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium14
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk5/15/2026

    Ensure that the guidance, behavior management and discipline practices are constructive and educational in nature, appropriate to each child's age and circumstances, and in keeping with the center's policies and procedures;

    Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-05-15, ended 2026-06-15). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk5/15/2026

    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 2026-05-15, ended 2026-06-15). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk5/15/2026

    Used only for children over the age of three years;

    Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-05-15, ended 2026-06-15). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Not corrected
  4. High risk5/15/2026

    Supervise with kindness, understanding and firmness;

    Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-05-15, ended 2026-06-15). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk5/15/2026

    Redirect the child to alternative behavior or other activities;

    Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-05-15, ended 2026-06-15). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-Low risk5/15/2026

    A licensee shall provide all information requested by the Secretary.

    Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-05-15, ended 2026-06-15). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Not corrected
  7. High risk5/15/2026

    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 2026-05-15, ended 2026-06-15). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium risk5/15/2026

    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 2026-05-15, ended 2026-06-15). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium risk4/15/2026

    Redirect the child to alternative behavior or other activities;

    Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-04-15, ended 2026-05-15). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2026-05-15). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 5/15/2026
  10. High risk4/15/2026

    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 2026-04-15, ended 2026-05-15). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2026-05-15). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 5/15/2026
  11. Medium risk4/15/2026

    Used only for children over the age of three years;

    Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-04-15, ended 2026-05-15). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2026-05-15). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 5/15/2026
  12. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    Ensure that the guidance, behavior management and discipline practices are constructive and educational in nature, appropriate to each child's age and circumstances, and in keeping with the center's policies and procedures;

    Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-04-15, ended 2026-05-15). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2026-05-15). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 5/15/2026
  13. High risk4/15/2026

    Supervise with kindness, understanding and firmness;

    Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-04-15, ended 2026-05-15). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2026-05-15). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 5/15/2026
  14. Medium risk3/23/2026

    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 2026-03-23, ended 2026-04-23). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-04-13). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 4/13/2026
  15. Medium risk3/23/2026

    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 2026-03-23, ended 2026-04-23). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-04-13). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 4/13/2026
  16. High risk3/23/2026

    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 2026-03-23, ended 2026-04-23). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2026-04-13). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 4/13/2026
  17. Medium risk3/23/2026

    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 2026-03-23, ended 2026-04-23). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-04-13). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 4/13/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High risk11/4/2025

    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 2025-11-04, ended 2026-03-20). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-03-19). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 3/19/2026
  2. Medium risk11/4/2025

    A center shall prepare a written, daily roster that includes the first and last names of each child in each group of children, the name of the staff member responsible for the group, and the space designated for use by the group both at the center and at off-site locations used during field trips.

    Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-04, ended 2026-03-20). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-02-03). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 2/3/2026
  3. Medium risk11/4/2025

    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 2025-11-04, ended 2026-03-20). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-02-03). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 2/3/2026
  4. Medium-Low risk11/4/2025

    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 2025-11-04, ended 2026-03-20). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-02-03). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 2/3/2026
  5. Medium risk11/4/2025

    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 2025-11-04, ended 2026-03-20). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-02-03). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 2/3/2026
  6. Medium risk11/4/2025

    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 2025-11-04, ended 2026-03-20). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-03-19). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 3/19/2026
  7. Medium risk11/4/2025

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

    Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-04, ended 2026-03-20). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-03-19). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 3/19/2026
  8. High risk11/4/2025

    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 2025-11-04, ended 2026-03-20). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-03-19). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

    Corrected 3/19/2026

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations
17Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,035/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: CHARLESTON, Kanawha County
  • Capacity: 120
  • Type: Child Care Center

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