Mountaineer Montessori Toddler Program
CHARLESTON, WV·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address308 20th St, Charleston, WV, 25304
CountyKanawha
Phone(304) 342 7870
Operating details
Capacity24
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/26/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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308 20th St, Charleston, WV, 25304, CHARLESTON, WV 25304
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/26/2025
- High5
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium risk9/26/2025
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 2025-09-26, ended 2025-12-04). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-12-04). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 12/4/2025 - High risk9/26/2025
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 2025-09-26, ended 2025-12-04). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-10-31). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 10/31/2025 - High risk3/14/2025
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 2025-03-14, ended 2025-03-28). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-02-28). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 2/28/2025 - High risk3/14/2025
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 2025-03-14, ended 2025-03-28). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-03-21). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 3/21/2025 - High risk3/14/2025
A center shall conduct a fire drill at least two times a month during its regular hours of operation, keeping a written record of the dates and times when fire drills are conducted.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-03-14, ended 2025-03-28). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-03-20). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 3/20/2025 - Medium risk3/14/2025
A fitness determination of eligibility from the WV CARES unit; and
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-03-14, ended 2025-03-28). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-03-28). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 3/28/2025 - High risk3/14/2025
Other than the exceptions cited in subdivision 8.4.e., a center shall ensure that a state and federal fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is performed on each staff member and volunteer pursuant to the provisions of the West Virginia Clearance for Access: Registry and Employment Screening Act (WV CARES), W. Va. Code §16-49-1 et seq., and W. Va. Code R. §69-10-1, et seq., and shall keep the following information on file:
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-03-14, ended 2025-03-28). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-03-28). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 3/28/2025
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
$1,219/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: 24
- Type: Child Care Center
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