Mountaineer Montessori School

CHARLESTON, WVChild Care ProviderLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Est. price$821/mo

Contact information

Address4801 Staunton Ave SE, Charleston, WV, 25304

CityCHARLESTON, 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

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.

13Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(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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