Regular Child Care Center
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YWCA Mel Wolf Child Development Center
Charleston, WV
· Kanawha County
201 Donnally St,
Charleston, WV 25301
Quick Facts
Capacity
124 children
Age Range
0 Years 1 Month - 13 Years 0 Months
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (304) 340-3560
Licensed Regular Child Care Center
Active License
Active Through
Aug 31, 2028
Issued By
West Virginia Department of Health And Human Resources
Licensor
ADORA CAREY
District Office
West Virginia Dept of Health & Human Resources - Division of Early Care and Education
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About the Provider
as a Tier II center, the YWCA Mel Wolf Child Development Center is focused on more than just day care. We are dedicated to child development, education and emotional growth with high-quality and age-appropriate activities; a variety of educational toys and equipment; a stimulating curriculum that’s custom tailored to each child’s development and interests; plus nutritious meals and snacks are provided to infants, toddlers, pre-school and school-age children. The YWCA Mel Wolf Child Development Center, which is available to any one regardless of their socio-economic status, offers childcare and education that’s secure, diverse and stimulating. Studies show that early childhood development is one of the best economic development tools for states to develop a stronger workforce, lower crime rates and advance educational opportunities. The services offered at YWCA Mel Wolf are particularly empowering to working mothers, many of whom are the family’s single source of income.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6 am - 6 pm
- Tuesday6 am - 6 pm
- Wednesday6 am - 6 pm
- Thursday6 am - 6 pm
- Friday6 am - 6 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Corrective Action Plan Start | Corrective Action Plan End | Outcome Code | Issue Completed Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-07 | 2024-09-30 | Achieved | 2026-03-09 |
| Non Compliance Code: A signed permission from the parent for emergency medical treatment and transportation; | |||
| 2024-08-07 | 2024-09-30 | Achieved | 2026-03-09 |
| Non Compliance Code: The child's health insurance coverage and policy number; | |||
| 2024-08-07 | 2024-09-30 | Achieved | 2026-03-09 |
| Non Compliance Code: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. Within three months of employment or use staff members shall have current CPR certification appropriate to the age of the children in care and current first aid training. Except in the first year of employment or use, training in CPR and First Aid is in addition to the requirement for annual professional development. | |||
| 2022-08-30 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 8.4.c. A criminal background investigation (CIB) check or FBI check on staff and volunteers | |||
| 2022-08-30 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 8.4.d. Completed, signed, and dated Authorization and Release for Protective Service Record Check on file | |||
| 2022-08-30 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 8.6.f.1. CPR and First Aid. | |||
| 2022-08-30 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 13.5.h.4. Plastic bags, latex gloves and Styrofoam objects are not accessible to the child under 4 years of age | |||
| 2022-08-30 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 16.11.e.2. Have the parent clearly label each bottle with the child's name, | |||
| 2022-08-26 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 11.2.d. Supervise with kindness, understanding and firmness | |||
| 2022-08-26 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 11.4.e. Harsh or profane language, actual or threats of physical punishment | |||
| 2022-08-26 | 2022-10-04 | Achieved | 2022-10-04 |
| Non Compliance Code: 11.2.d. Supervise with kindness, understanding and firmness | |||
| 2022-08-26 | 2022-10-04 | Achieved | 2022-10-04 |
| Non Compliance Code: 11.4.e. Harsh or profane language, actual or threats of physical punishment | |||
| 2022-03-24 | 2022-08-26 | Achieved | |
| Non Compliance Code: 10.1.a. Children have adequate supervision | |||
| 2005-08-04 | Pending | 2005-08-21 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 14.12.a. Have on file a written field trip plan that includes: | |||
| 2005-08-04 | Pending | 2005-08-21 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 14.12.a.1. The names of the children, staff members and any other participants on the field trip | |||
| 2005-08-04 | Pending | 2005-08-21 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 14.12.a.2. The departure and return times | |||
| 2005-08-04 | Pending | 2005-08-21 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 14.12.a.3. The means of travel and routes to be taken | |||
| 2005-08-04 | Pending | 2005-08-21 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 19.12.a. Immediately inform the parent or parent's authorized designee when a child is involved in a serious occurrence | |||
| 2005-08-04 | Pending | 2005-08-21 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 19.2.a. A center shall arrange for a designated adult to sign each child in as the child arrives at the center or boards a vehicle provided by the center, and to sign each child out as the child departs the center or leaves a vehicle provided by the center. | |||
| 2005-08-04 | Pending | 2005-08-21 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 19.4.a. A center shall prepare a written, daily roster that includes the first and last names of each child in each group of children, the name of the staff member responsible for the group, and the space designated for use by the group both at the center and at off-site locations used during field trips. | |||
| 2005-08-04 | Pending | 2005-08-21 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 19.4.b. Periodically throughout the day, the staff member responsible for each group of children shall check the daily roster to ensure that all children are present or accounted for. | |||
| 2005-08-04 | Pending | 2005-08-21 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 19.4.c. 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. | |||
| 2005-08-04 | Pending | 2005-08-21 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 19.6. Emergency Policies, Procedures and Plan. A center shall develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures for responding to an emergency, including a plan: | |||
| 2005-08-04 | Pending | 2005-08-21 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 19.6.a. For medical and non medical emergencies and for situations that could pose a hazard to staff and children, including, a fire, storm, flood, chemical spill, power failure, bomb threat or kidnaping; | |||
| 2005-08-04 | Pending | 2005-08-21 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 19.6.b. For evacuation from the center in the event of an emergency that could cause damage to the center or pose a hazard to the staff and children and evacuation from a vehicle used to transport children. Policies and procedures shall consider the age and physical and mental abilities of the enrolled children, types of emergencies that are likely to affect the area, the requirements of the State Fire Marshal; and advice from the Red Cross or other health and emergency professionals; | |||
| 2005-08-04 | Pending | 2005-08-21 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 19.4.d. A center shall ensure that its attendance procedures include accounting for a child at all times and taking action when a child is lost on or off the premises. | |||
| 2005-08-04 | Pending | 2005-08-21 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 19.1. A center shall develop, implement and maintain attendance policies and procedures to ensure that it has a current and updated written record of the first and last name of each child who is participating in center activities, onsite and offsite, and who is being transported in a vehicle provided by the center. | |||
| 2005-08-04 | Pending | 2005-08-04 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 19.12.b. Verbally report the occurrence within twenty-four (24) hours or by the next work day to the Secretary, and before the end of the day, ensure that the staff member in charge prepares and signs a serious occurrence report | |||
| 2005-08-04 | Pending | 2005-08-04 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 19.12.c. Complete a report of each serious occurrence ensuring that the report is signed by the staff member completing it and by the child's parent. Copies of the report are to be placed in the child's file and in a separate cumulative file maintained by the center. | |||
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