Mountaineer Montessori School
CHARLESTON, WV·Child Care ProviderLicensed
Contact information
Address4801 Staunton Ave SE, Charleston, WV, 25304
CountyKanawha
Phone(304) 342 7870
Operating details
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/1/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium8
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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4801 Staunton Ave SE, Charleston, WV, 25304, CHARLESTON, WV 25304
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 the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/1/2026
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk6/1/2026
A fitness determination of eligibility from the WV CARES unit; and
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-06-01, ended 2026-06-04). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-06-03). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 6/3/2026
2025
- High risk11/25/2025
For each mixed 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 for the youngest child in the group; and
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-25, ended 2025-12-25). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-12-15). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 12/15/2025 - Medium risk11/25/2025
During short periods of time for special occasions such as field trips, the center may combine school-age groups of children with children over the age of 24 months.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-25, ended 2025-12-25). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-12-15). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 12/15/2025 - Medium risk11/25/2025
A verification of the staff member's education and qualifications.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-25, ended 2025-12-25). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-12). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 1/12/2026 - Medium risk11/25/2025
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 2025-11-25, ended 2025-12-25). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-12). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 1/12/2026 - High risk11/25/2025
Brushing Teeth. A center shall provide appropriate opportunities for the children in care to have supervised practice of brushing teeth on a daily basis; and
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-25, ended 2025-12-25). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-12-18). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 12/18/2025 - Medium risk11/25/2025
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 2025-11-25, ended 2025-12-25). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-12-18). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 12/18/2025
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: CHARLESTON, Kanawha County
- Type: Child Care Provider
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