West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 78 - Human Services
Title 78 - LEGISLATIVE RULE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BUREAU FOR SOCIAL SERVICES
Series 78-18 - Family Child Care Facility Licensing Requirements
Section 78-18-7 - Family Child Care Facility Personnel

7.1.a. A family child care facility shall have two staff members on duty who provide care for and supervision of the children if the facility provides care to more than two children under 24 months of age or more than six children at the same time.

7.1.b. When determining the ratio between staff members and children, a family child care facility shall include all children 12 years of age and under who are present and cared for in the facility, including any child of the director, staff members, and friends of the child.

7.1.c. No operator or staff member shall be used to meet staff-to-child ratios for more than two consecutive eight-hour shifts of care.

7.2.a. The facility may use a substitute to allow for staff persons to take vacation or short-term medical leave or to take care of routine appointments. However, use of a substitute shall be limited to no more than 20 days, at eight hours per day, per year, and the facility shall notify parents in advance when use of a substitute is necessary for non-emergency situations. Substitutes shall have approved training in pediatric cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, pre-service training, and receive an orientation from the operator.

7.2.b. A regular substitute caregiver used more frequently than 20 days per year at eight hours per day, shall meet the same qualifications that apply to new staff, including requirements with regard to criminal history background checks.

7.3.a. The operator shall provide a planned program of activities geared to the child's individual needs and developmental levels, which are designed to promote the development of language and thinking skills, large and small muscles, social skills, self-esteem, and positive self-image.

7.3.b. Daily activities shall provide the following:

7.3.c. Age-appropriate books shall be read on a daily basis to children between the ages of six months and five years of age.

7.3.d. School age children shall be provided with opportunities to:

7.3.e. Television, video games, and video tapes are allowed if the content is designed for and is of benefit to a child and viewing time is limited. Adult programming rated "PG 13," "R," and "X" or song lyrics which contain either violent or sexually explicit scenes or language are prohibited.