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Caregivers completing approved training modules lasting more than eight hours may elect to apply those training module hours over and above eight to the following year's training requirement. Training hours that may be carried over include hours earned through the West Virginia Infant and Toddler Professional Development Program, and the Apprentice for Child Development Specialist or other coursework approved by the Department.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-10-29, ended 2025-11-29). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-02-04). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

The Secretary shall not grant a certificate of registration to a family child care home if the caregiver or a household member is an active recipient of child or adult protective services or has a history of substantiated child or adult abuse or neglect as determined by a court of law or an investigation by the Department's protective services staff.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-10-29, ended 2025-11-29). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-12-17). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

Submit fingerprints for purposes of obtaining a state and federal criminal history background check. Fingerprinting must be done initially and repeated at the expiration of rap back enrollment.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-10-29, ended 2025-11-29). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-15). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

Documentation verifying completion of approved pre-service health and safety training.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2024-10-22, ended 2024-11-22). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2024-12-10). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

Thereafter, the caregiver shall complete eight hours of approved training annually, encompassing a minimum of two Core Knowledge/Core Competency areas.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2024-10-22, ended 2024-11-22). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2024-12-10). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).

Within 12 months of initial registration, a caregiver shall obtain four additional hours of training in at least one other Core Knowledge/Core Competency area.

Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2024-10-22, ended 2024-11-22). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2024-12-10). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).