West Virginia ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current DHHR license posted and visible

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §3

License capacity and age groups displayed

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §3

Liability insurance current and on file

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §5

Parent handbook available with policies

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §4

Attendance records maintained daily

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §9

Incident/accident reports documented

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §12

Complaint procedures posted

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §4

Emergency procedures posted in each room

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §12

Operating hours posted

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §3

Fee schedule available to parents

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §4

All staff have current background checks (WV and FBI)

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §6

CPS central registry checks completed

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §6

Director meets qualification requirements

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §6

Lead teachers meet qualification requirements

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §6

All staff have current pediatric CPR certification

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §6

All staff have current first aid certification

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §6

Annual training hours documented (15 hours minimum)

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §6

Mandatory reporter training current

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §6

Safe sleep training for infant caregivers

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §6

Health appraisal on file for all staff

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §6

Staff orientation completed within 90 days

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §6

Staff files contain required documentation

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §6

Enrollment forms complete for each child

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §9

Emergency contact information current

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §9

Immunization records current (medical exemptions only)

Ref: WV Code §16-3-4

Health information on file for each child

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §9

Allergy and special needs documented

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §9

Authorized pickup persons documented

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §9

Medication authorization forms complete

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §10

Field trip/transportation permission on file

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §11

First aid kits stocked and accessible

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §10

Medications stored properly (locked)

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §10

Cleaning and sanitizing procedures followed

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §10

Handwashing procedures posted

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §10

Diapering and toileting procedures followed

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §10

Safe sleep practices followed for infants

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §10

Food handling and safety requirements met

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §10

Food handler training current (food prep staff)

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §10

Hazardous materials stored safely

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §10

Tobacco, alcohol, and weapons prohibited

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §10

Fire drill records current (monthly)

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §12

Severe weather/tornado drill records current (quarterly)

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §12

Lockdown drill records current (semi-annual)

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §12

Full evacuation drill completed (annual)

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §12

Emergency evacuation plan posted and current

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §12

Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §12

Indoor space meets 35 sq ft per child requirement

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §7

Outdoor play area safe and enclosed

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §7

Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times

Ref: 78 CSR 1 §8

WV STARS quality rating posted (if participating)

Ref: WV STARS