Michele Donnella Richardson-Merritt
MARTINSBURG, WV·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address22 LITCHFIELD LN W, MARTINSBURG, WV, 25405
CountyBerkeley
Phone(304) 671-1547
Operating details
Capacity6
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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22 LITCHFIELD LN W, MARTINSBURG, WV, 25405, MARTINSBURG, WV 25405
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/14/2026
- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk1/14/2026
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 2026-01-14, ended 2026-02-26). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-02-11). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 2/11/2026 - Medium-High risk1/14/2026
Safety gates shall be provided at the top and bottom of stairs to which infants and toddlers have access.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-01-14, ended 2026-02-26). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-03-05). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 3/5/2026
2025
- Medium risk12/9/2025
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 2025-12-09, ended 2026-01-12). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-09). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 1/9/2026 - Medium-High risk12/9/2025
Emergency information for each child and parental permission forms for emergency medical treatment shall be obtained prior to a child's placement in the home, maintained in the providers records, and updated when information changes.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-12-09, ended 2026-01-12). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-09). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 1/9/2026 - Medium risk12/9/2025
A general medical examination for all children shall be obtained by the parents within thirty (30) days of admission to the home, provided the examination was completed no more than six (6) months prior to the child's admission to the home;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-12-09, ended 2026-01-12). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-09). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 1/9/2026 - Medium-High risk12/9/2025
Emergency information for each child includes emergency contacts, family information, permission to seek medical treatment, and permission to transport the child.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-12-09, ended 2026-01-12). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-09). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 1/9/2026 - Medium-High risk12/9/2025
A family child care home shall maintain all completed parental forms required by the Department, including emergency information and medical forms, on file.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-12-09, ended 2026-01-12). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-01-09). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 1/9/2026
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,287/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: MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County
- Capacity: 6
- Type: Family Child Care Home
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