West Virginia childcare licensing requirements.
Ratios, group sizes, certifications, and drills for West Virginia — per DHHR Child Care Center Licensing (78 CSR 1). Bloomily tracks every one of them live, so the paperwork is ready before anyone asks.
Staff-to-child ratios in West Virginia
| Age group | Ratio | Max group size |
|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-12 months) | 1:4 | 8 |
| Young Toddlers (12-24 months) | 1:4 | 12 |
| Older Toddlers (24-36 months) | 1:8 | 16 |
| preschool_3 | 1:10 | 20 |
| preschool_4 | 1:12 | 24 |
| preschool_5 | 1:12 | 24 |
| School Age (5+ years) | 1:16 | 32 |
Per DHHR Child Care Center Licensing (78 CSR 1). Ratios in Bloomily are computed live from real check-ins against these limits.
Required certifications
West Virginia requires minimum 15 clock hours annual professional development
Renews every 12 months
West Virginia Child Protective Services central registry check required
Renews every 60 months
West Virginia State Police criminal background check and FBI fingerprint check required
Renews every 60 months
Director qualifications per 78 CSR 1 Section 6 including education and experience requirements
Pediatric first aid certification required
Renews every 24 months
Food handler training for staff preparing food
Renews every 36 months
Initial health appraisal required for all staff
Renews every 24 months
Lead teacher qualifications per 78 CSR 1 Section 6
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
West Virginia mandatory reporter training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect
Renews every 24 months
Initial orientation training within first 90 days of employment
Infant and child CPR certification required for all caregivers
Renews every 24 months
Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers
Renews every 60 months
Drill requirements
| Drill | Frequency | Required |
|---|---|---|
| fire | monthly | Yes |
| shelter_in_place | semi_annually | Yes |
| evacuation | semi_annually | Yes |
West Virginia DHHR Pre-Inspection Checklist
- Current DHHR license posted and visible
- License capacity and age groups displayed
- Liability insurance current and on file
- Parent handbook available with policies
- Attendance records maintained daily
- Incident/accident reports documented
- Complaint procedures posted
- Emergency procedures posted in each room
- Operating hours posted
- Fee schedule available to parents
- All staff have current background checks (WV and FBI)
- CPS central registry checks completed
Run a West Virginia program? Keep it compliant without the binder.
Ratios computed live from real check-ins, certifications flagged before they lapse, and inspection-ready reports one click away.