Regular Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Joyful Sound Day Care Center
Parkersburg, WV
· Wood County
505 19th St,
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age range (listing information)
0 Years 1 Month - 13 Years 0 Months
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Type of Care
Daytime
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Regular Child Care Center
Active License
Active Through
Feb 28, 2028
Issued By
West Virginia Department of Health And Human Resources
Licensor
APRIL SKIDMORE
District Office
West Virginia Dept of Health & Human Resources - Division of Early Care and Education
Reviews
CARTE
2019-08-29 17:29:40
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
This is a quality daycare where the employees really care about and give individualized attention to the children. It is evident in everything they do. Their love for children is clear from day-to-day interactions, to feeding, to comforting a crying child. I am very pleased with their services and feel good about leaving my grandchild there.
huffman_wc
2015-12-01 14:40:19
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Wonderful daycare! The staff is great and they love the children! So pleased with them and the price is decent. Highly recommend!
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About the Provider
Joyful Sound Day Care Center is a Regular Child Care Center in Parkersburg WV, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 Years 1 Month - 13 Years 0 Months; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- MondayOpen
- TuesdayOpen
- WednesdayOpen
- ThursdayOpen
- FridayOpen
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Corrective Action Plan Start | Corrective Action Plan End | Outcome Code | Issue Completed Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | 2026-09-09 | Pending | |
| Non Compliance Code: Bedding, including sheets and blankets, shall be clean and in good condition; | |||
| 2026-08-25 | 2026-09-09 | Pending | |
| Non Compliance Code: A center shall conduct a fire drill at least two times a month during its regular hours of operation, keeping a written record of the dates and times when fire drills are conducted. | |||
| 2026-08-25 | 2026-09-09 | Pending | |
| Non Compliance Code: Prior to caring for children, all current and potential staff are required to complete approved pre-service training. Prior to or during the first week of employment and prior to having sole responsibility for a group of children, a center shall provide orientation to the staff member that includes a review of: | |||
| 2026-08-25 | 2026-09-09 | Pending | |
| Non Compliance Code: For each product containing potentially hazardous chemicals, a center has on file a material safety data sheet, available at the point of purchase or from the manufacturer. | |||
| 2026-08-25 | 2026-09-09 | Pending | |
| Non Compliance Code: Submission of an emergency and disaster evacuation plan to the Director of the Office of Emergency Services in the county where the center is located or any other designated authority with a procedure to submit any changes to that plan by December 31 of each year; | |||
| 2026-08-25 | 2026-09-09 | Pending | |
| Non Compliance Code: A center shall keep each daily roster in a designated location where it is readily available in case of emergencies and can be used to confirm attendance following an evacuation from the premises or upon returning from a field trip. | |||
| 2026-08-25 | 2026-09-09 | Pending | |
| Non Compliance Code: Plastic bags, latex gloves and Styrofoam objects are not accessible to the child less than four years of age, and that balloons are completely prohibited in a center that serves children less than school age. | |||
| 2026-02-27 | 2026-08-25 | Achieved | 2026-08-25 |
| Non Compliance Code: Written menus developed by a dietician or nutritionist, or proof of participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program administered by the Office of Child Nutrition in the Department of Education; and | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 4.2.a. Applicant shall submit a completed application | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 6.1.b.3. Four meetings in a twelve month period documented in minutes | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 8.4.d. Completed, signed, and dated Authorization and Release for Protective Service Record Check on file | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 8.7.c. Qualified staff complete the approved training to keep the credential current | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 13.1.d. In good repair and are regularly inspected | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 20.2.a. Premises, furnishings, equipment and supplies are in good repair | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 20.3.i.2. Stairways have appropriate barriers at the top and bottom. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Pending | 2024-04-30 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 20.3.i.2. Stairways to which the child has access have appropriate railings and safety gates or other barriers at the top and bottom | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Pending | 2024-04-30 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 20.2.a. Ensure that the premises, furnishings, equipment and supplies are in good repair and present no hazard to the health and safety of the children | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Pending | 2024-04-30 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 4.2.a. For each center to be licensed or approved, an applicant shall submit a completed application as prescribed by the Secretary. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Pending | 2024-04-30 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.4.d. A center shall ensure that each staff member and volunteer has a completed, signed, and dated Authorization and Release for Protective Services Record Check. The release shall be on file no later than the date of hire | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Pending | 2024-04-30 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.7.c. All qualified staff shall complete the approved training which is necessary to keep the credential current | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Pending | 2024-04-30 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 6.1.b.3. The governing body shall meet at least four (4) times in a twelve month period and preserve in writing the minutes of each meeting, including but not limited to, the meeting's date and time, members in attendance, issues considered, and decisions made | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Pending | 2024-04-30 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 13.1.d. Are in good repair and free of sharp points or corners, pinch or crush points, splinters, protruding nails or bolts, loose rusty parts, hazardous small parts that may be swallowed, identified poisons or paint that contains lead, and are regularly inspected by staff for potential hazards | |||
| 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-29 | Achieved | 2022-09-29 |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.5.g.4. Health assessment includes TB risk assessment | |||
| 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-29 | Achieved | 2022-09-29 |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.3.b.2. New employees evaluated initially, at 3-months, 6-months, and 12-months | |||
| 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-29 | Achieved | 2022-09-29 |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.3.d.1. Current job description: | |||
| 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-29 | Achieved | 2022-09-29 |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.6.e. Center documents orientation training | |||
| 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-29 | Achieved | 2022-09-29 |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.6.f.2. Abuse Recognition and Prevention | |||
| 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-29 | Achieved | 2022-09-29 |
| Non Compliance Code: 19.4.a. Center has written, daily roster that includes names of each child used during field trips | |||
| 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-29 | Achieved | 2022-09-29 |
| Non Compliance Code: 19.4.c. Roster is readily available in case of emergencies | |||
| 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-29 | Achieved | 2022-09-29 |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.7.c. Qualified staff complete the approved training to keep the credential current | |||
| 2022-02-22 | 2022-08-25 | Achieved | 2022-08-25 |
| Non Compliance Code: 7.1.b. Parents have access to a copy of rule | |||
| 2022-02-22 | 2022-08-25 | Achieved | 2022-08-25 |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.4.i.2. CIB/FBI reports completed every five (5) years | |||
| 2022-02-22 | 2022-08-25 | Not Achieved | 2022-08-25 |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.5.h. Employee health assessment be updated every two years and put in file | |||
| 2022-02-22 | 2022-08-25 | Achieved | 2022-08-25 |
| Non Compliance Code: 11.6.c. Statement posted that center reports suspected child abuse | |||
| 2022-02-22 | 2022-08-25 | Not Achieved | 2022-08-25 |
| Non Compliance Code: 19.4.a. Center has written, daily roster that includes names of each child used during field trips | |||
| 2022-02-22 | 2022-08-25 | Achieved | 2022-08-25 |
| Non Compliance Code: 19.10.a. Equipped with band aids, a non mercury thermometer, gauze, and pencil and paper | |||
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