Bright Start II, LLC
RANSON, WV·Child Care ProviderLicensed
Contact information
Address202 N George St, Ranson, WV, 25438
CityRANSON, WV 25438
CountyJefferson
Phone(304) 725 0417
Operating details
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/3/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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202 N George St, Ranson, WV, 25438, RANSON, WV 25438
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: 12/3/2025
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- Medium-High4
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium risk12/3/2025
A family child care facility shall have two (2) staff members on duty if the facility provides care to more than two (2) children under twenty-four months of age or more than six (6) children at the same time.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-12-03, ended 2026-02-12). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-13). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 1/13/2026 - Medium risk12/3/2025
A fitness determination of eligibility from the WV CARES unit;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-12-03, ended 2026-02-12). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-13). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 1/13/2026 - Medium-High risk12/3/2025
A report of the child's most recent medical checkup, within thirty (30) days of the child's enrollment. The child's health assessment is to be updated with new or current information at least every two (2) years for any child under the age of six (6) years;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-12-03, ended 2026-02-12). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-13). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 1/13/2026 - Medium-High risk12/3/2025
An emergency exit plan and a record of the required monthly fire drills for the past twelve (12) months;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-12-03, ended 2026-02-12). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-13). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 1/13/2026 - High risk12/3/2025
An examination of the previous five years of protective services records for the state of West Virginia and any other state the individual has resided in as an adult.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-12-03, ended 2026-02-12). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-13). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 1/13/2026 - Medium risk12/3/2025
Documentation of the staff person's qualifications and education or training attended in relation to early childhood development, past employment and experience with children and a pre-service training certificate completed prior to hire;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-12-03, ended 2026-02-12). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-13). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 1/13/2026 - Medium-High risk12/3/2025
Immunization records shall be updated every two (2) years
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-12-03, ended 2026-02-12). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-13). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 1/13/2026 - High risk12/3/2025
WV CARES self-disclosure application and consent form signed by the individual indicating any past criminal conviction or any pending charges;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-12-03, ended 2026-02-12). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-13). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 1/13/2026 - Medium-High risk12/3/2025
Have successfully completed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training or other certified first aid including rescue breathing and first aid for choking, or have a plan to do so within the first six (6) months of employment;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-12-03, ended 2026-02-12). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-16). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 1/16/2026
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
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: RANSON, Jefferson County
- Type: Child Care Provider
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