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Morgantown Early Learning Facility

Morgantown, WV · Monongalia County
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ 3.0 (2 reviews)
302 Scott Ave, Morgantown, WV 26508
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Quick Facts

Capacity
60 children
Age Range
0 Years 1 Month - 13 Years 0 Months
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (304) 291-5845
302 Scott Ave
Morgantown, WV 26508
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✓ Licensed Regular Child Care Center
Active License
Active Through
Oct 31, 2026
Issued By
West Virginia Department of Health And Human Resources
Licensor
Erika Allen
District Office
West Virginia Dept of Health & Human Resources - Division of Early Care and Education

Reviews

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Heather S.
2018-05-24 01:59:38
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Absolutely love Morgantown ELF. Our daughter began here once she was two and has prevailed ever since. She’s excited to go every morning and brings home daily sheets telling us what was done so we can ask her about her day. The director is super friendly and always interacts with us when we enter. Place feels like family, and our son will definitely be going once he turns two as well.

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Janice
2013-02-27 16:45:30
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Horribly managed, and half the teachers speak worse grammar than my children do. We found much better care for our children, and I recommend anyone who is reading this to do the same. I wouldn't even leave my dog there. Trust me, you have better options for day care in Morgantown.

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About the Provider

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At Morgantown Early Learning Facility, our commitment is to provide a child care experience which conveys a level of distinction that continually exceeds expectations and demonstrates excellence through every component of our program.

Our staff is dedicated to the mission of ensuring that extensive opportunities are available in order to educate the whole child. Our curriculum format not only focuses on the academic development of each student, but rather it expands on their experience in order to cultivate the children emotionally, socially, physically and nutritionally.


ELF, due to operating as a non-profit corporation, supplements tuition in a variety of ways. Fundraising is a vital part of ELF. There are numerous fundraising opportunities throughout the year such as spaghetti dinners, carnivals and school supply drives. This allows us to provide a quality educationally based environment that our parents expect for their children.

The overall operation of ELF is administered through a Board of Directors. This leadership team consists of a combination of parents, teachers and staff from all four components of our program. Elections are conducted each Fall to fill vacancies. Members generally serve a term of three years.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30am-6pm
  • Tuesday6:30am-6pm
  • Wednesday6:30am-6pm
  • Thursday6:30am-6pm
  • Friday6:30am-6pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Corrective Action Plan Start Corrective Action Plan End Outcome Code Issue Completed Date
2026-07-27 2026-08-27
Non Compliance Code: A center shall update the documentation of a completed background check in each staff member's file at the expiration of rap back enrollment.
2026-07-27 2026-08-27
Non Compliance Code: A completed and signed WV CARES self-disclosure application and consent form. A copy of the form shall be on file and uploaded to the WV CARES system no later than the date of hire;
2026-07-27 2026-08-27
Non Compliance Code: A fitness determination of eligibility from the WV CARES unit; and
2026-07-27 2026-08-27
Non Compliance Code: A positive inspection report from the State Fire Marshal following any changes to the center's operation and premises;
2026-07-27 2026-08-27
Non Compliance Code: A search shall be done of the state-based child and adult abuse and neglect registries and protective services databases in each state where the staff member or volunteer resided during the preceding five years. The same search shall be done in the state where the staff member or volunteer currently resides, and shall be repeated every five years.
2026-07-27 2026-08-27
Non Compliance Code: A variance or waiver if the individual has convictions or pending charges of disqualifying offenses;
2026-07-27 2026-08-27
Non Compliance Code: All qualified staff shall complete 15 hours of approved training within the first year of employment according to the following:
2026-07-27 2026-08-27
Non Compliance Code: All qualified staff shall complete the approved training which is necessary to keep the credential current.
2026-07-27 2026-08-27
Non Compliance Code: All staff in positions that are not qualified staff positions shall have training within the first three months of employment related to their responsibilities, renew child abuse and neglect recognition every three years and keep first aid and CPR certification current.
2026-07-27 2026-08-27
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.
2026-07-27 2026-08-27
Non Compliance Code: For staff currently employed, a center shall keep on file a health assessment that is updated every two years except the tuberculosis risk assessment or tuberculosis screening discussed above.
2026-07-27 2026-08-27
Non Compliance Code: Other than the exceptions cited in subdivision 8.4.e., a center shall ensure that a state and federal fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is performed on each staff member and volunteer pursuant to the provisions of the West Virginia Clearance for Access: Registry and Employment Screening Act (WV CARES), W. Va. Code §16-49-1 et seq., and W. Va. Code R. §69-10-1, et seq., and shall keep the following information on file:
2026-07-27 2026-08-27
Non Compliance Code: Policies and procedures for safety, including prevention of injury both indoors and outdoors, fire safety, emergency response and, for programs serving infants, safe sleep practices;
2026-07-27 2026-08-27 Pending
Non Compliance Code: Pillows or soft, fluffy bedding shall not be used for the child 12 months of age and under;
2026-07-27 2026-08-27 Pending
Non Compliance Code: Restraining a child physically or by placing the child in confining equipment or using any other restrictive means such as straps or ties. Provided: when a child's behavior places the child or others around the child at risk of physical harm, a staff person may use a gentle method of physically holding the child. The staff person must be an experienced staff member and one that is known to the child and shall only restrain the child for as long as is necessary for the child to regain control;
2026-07-27 2026-08-27 Pending
Non Compliance Code: Seasonally appropriate covers or clothing shall be used, sufficient to maintain adequate warmth. For children 12 months of age and younger a sleeper may be worn or a thin blanket used for a covering. If a blanket is used, it shall be tucked around the mattress of the crib and only cover the child as high as his or her chest;
2026-02-17 2026-03-16
Non Compliance Code: A center shall maintain a file for each staff member that includes:
2026-02-17 2026-03-16
Non Compliance Code: A verification of the staff member's education and qualifications.
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved
Non Compliance Code: A completed and signed WV CARES self-disclosure application and consent form. A copy of the form shall be on file and uploaded to the WV CARES system no later than the date of hire;
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-03-20
Non Compliance Code: 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.
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-04-28
Non Compliance Code: A center shall conduct performance evaluations:
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-04-28
Non Compliance Code: A center shall provide each new staff member with a notification letter that includes his or her effective date of hire, position title, qualifications, duties and responsibilities at the time of hiring.
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-04-28
Non Compliance Code: A center shall provide each staff member with:
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-04-28
Non Compliance Code: A current job description;
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-04-28
Non Compliance Code: A licensee shall submit an application for renewal of a license or certificate of approval to the Secretary not less than 60 days prior to the expiration of the current license.
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-04-28
Non Compliance Code: A positive inspection from the county Department of Health, including the Department of Health Child Care Center Inspection Report and the Department of Health Inspection Report for Food Service Establishments;
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-04-28
Non Compliance Code: A professional development plan based on the evaluation.
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-04-28
Non Compliance Code: A written copy of his or her most recent evaluation, signed by the center's director or director's designee and the evaluated staff member; and
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-04-28
Non Compliance Code: Encouraging positive communication and language development by making eye-to-eye contact with the child, singing, talking, reacting to the childs communications, naming objects, reading stories and playing musical games;
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-04-28
Non Compliance Code: Hazards. A center shall ensure that:
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-04-28
Non Compliance Code: On all newly employed staff members and staff members new to their positions at three months, six months, and 12 months.
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-04-28
Non Compliance Code: On all staff at least once a year; and
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-04-28
Non Compliance Code: Only use furnishings, equipment and supplies that meet the standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and shall not use any product recalled by the CPSC;
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-04-28
Non Compliance Code: Records of employment, including a duplicate copy of all performance evaluations; and
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-04-28
Non Compliance Code: Supervise the teaching staff and the daily activities of support staff who provide services to the center and conduct a staff meeting at least once a month;
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-04-28
Non Compliance Code: That the surface of the play area in an equipment use zone complies with the current Consumer Product Safety Commission's publication entitled "Public Playground Safety Handbook," publication # 325, sections 2.4. et seq. and 5.3. et seq. A licensee whose outdoor space was approved prior to July 1, 2014, and who remains in compliance with the previous rule, and who does not undergo renovation or relocation of the outdoor space, has until July 1, 2018, to comply with the current requirements.
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-04-28
Non Compliance Code: The governing body shall meet at least four 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.
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-04-28
Non Compliance Code: The outdoor environment is clear of hazards and all potential hazards such as heat pumps, air conditioning units, wiring, meters and telephone boxes, are inaccessible to the child;
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-04-28
Non Compliance Code: Using harsh or profane language, or actual or implied threats of physical punishment;
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-07-27
Non Compliance Code: A center shall develop, implement and maintain an admission policy and procedure ensuring that prior to the admission of the child to the center:
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-07-27
Non Compliance Code: A center shall require all staff to meet approved pre-service training requirements and pre-service education qualifications other than that noted in subdivision 8.6.c. Provided: Staff persons who have remained employed by the center since July 1, 2003 and have been in continuous employment in that position or one requiring greater qualifications in a child care setting since July 1, 1998, shall be considered to meet the qualification of their position except the requirement of approved pre-service training.
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-07-27
Non Compliance Code: Abuse Recognition and Prevention. Within three months of employment or use, staff members shall have training in child abuse recognition and prevention. Training in child abuse recognition and prevention may be used to meet the requirement for annual professional development described in this section.
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-07-27
Non Compliance Code: Documentation that references have been verified including three references for the center director and two references for other staff members;
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-07-27
Non Compliance Code: For staff currently employed, a center shall keep on file a health assessment that is updated every two years except the tuberculosis risk assessment or tuberculosis screening discussed above.
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Achieved 2026-07-27
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:
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Pending
Non Compliance Code: A center shall secure from the employee a recent health assessment performed not more than 90 days prior to the date hired for the employee and signed by a licensed health care provider. The health assessment shall be on file no later than 30 days from the first date of employment. A health assessment for a volunteer shall be on file if the volunteer is scheduled to work at least 40 hours per month in the center. The health assessment shall include:
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Pending
Non Compliance Code: A fitness determination of eligibility from the WV CARES unit; and
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Pending
Non Compliance Code: A search shall be done of the state-based child and adult abuse and neglect registries and protective services databases in each state where the staff member or volunteer resided during the preceding five years. The same search shall be done in the state where the staff member or volunteer currently resides, and shall be repeated every five years.
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Pending
Non Compliance Code: A tuberculosis risk assessment that is repeated annually or a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method, if a screening is indicated by the tuberculosis risk assessment.
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Pending
Non Compliance Code: All qualified staff shall apply for credentialing on the WV STARS Career Pathway.
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Pending
Non Compliance Code: All qualified staff shall complete the approved training which is necessary to keep the credential current.
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Pending
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.
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Pending
Non Compliance Code: Other than the exceptions cited in subdivision 8.4.e., a center shall ensure that a state and federal fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is performed on each staff member and volunteer pursuant to the provisions of the West Virginia Clearance for Access: Registry and Employment Screening Act (WV CARES), W. Va. Code §16-49-1 et seq., and W. Va. Code R. §69-10-1, et seq., and shall keep the following information on file:
2026-02-17 2026-03-16 Pending 2026-04-28
Non Compliance Code: A positive inspection report from the State Fire Marshal following any changes to the center's operation and premises;
2024-02-12 Pending 2024-03-12
Non Compliance Code: 6.6.a.2.A. A center shall keep all current staff records on file on the premises and have a procedure for the maintenance, security and disposition of records
2024-02-12 Pending 2024-03-12
Non Compliance Code: 8.4.c. Other than the exceptions cited in Subdivision 8.4.e. of this subsection, a center shall ensure that a criminal background investigation is performed on each staff member and volunteer through the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, Criminal Identification Bureau (CIB) and an authorized agency in a previous state of residence, if applicable, and shall keep the following information on file
2024-02-12 Pending 2024-03-12
Non Compliance Code: 8.6.f.1. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. Within six (6) 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
2024-02-12 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 6.6.a.2.A. Staff records are kept on premises, maintained, and secured
2024-02-12 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 8.4.c. A criminal background investigation (CIB) check or FBI check on staff and volunteers
2024-02-12 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 8.6.f.1. CPR and First Aid.
2022-02-09 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 7.1.a.3. Parents receive copy of statement of purpose
2022-02-09 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 8.3.b.2. New employees evaluated initially, at 3-months, 6-months, and 12-months
2022-02-09 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 8.3.d.1. Current job description:
2022-02-09 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 8.3.d.2. Two written references (3 for Director);
2022-02-09 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 8.4.c.1. Statement of Criminal record on file
2022-02-09 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 8.4.c.3. FBI check for any employee who live outside WV
2022-02-09 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 8.4.d. Completed, signed, and dated Authorization and Release for Protective Service Record Check on file
2022-02-09 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 8.5.g.1. Health assessment includes significant health history
2022-02-09 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 8.5.g.4. Health assessment includes TB risk assessment
2022-02-09 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 8.5.h. Employee health assessment be updated every two years and put in file
2022-02-09 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 8.6.b. All staff meet training requirements and pre-service education qualifications
2022-02-09 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 8.6.f.1. CPR and First Aid.
2022-02-09 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 8.6.f.2. Abuse Recognition and Prevention
2022-02-09 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 8.7.b. Qualified staff apply for WV STARS Career Pathway
2022-02-09 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 13.1.f. Evaluated at regular intervals to ensure their ongoing appropriateness
2022-02-09 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 13.5.h.3. Small objects with diameters of less than 1 1/4" are not accessible
2022-02-09 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 17.2.c. Floor area adjacent to diaper changing area has non-absorbent
2022-02-09 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 19.7.a.3. A diagram of safe routes to exit each area of the center
2022-02-09 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 19.10. First Aid Kit.
2022-02-09 Pending
Non Compliance Code: 20.2.a. Premises, furnishings, equipment and supplies are in good repair
2010-01-21 Pending 2010-01-21
Non Compliance Code: 19.10. First Aid Kit. A center shall provide a first aid kit for every twenty (20) children that is stored where it is easily accessible to staff members, but out of reach of the children. The location of the first aid kit shall be clearly marked and in view of the staff member. The kit shall be:
2010-01-21 Pending 2010-01-21
Non Compliance Code: 8.7.a. All qualified staff shall complete fifteen (15) hours of approved training within the first year of employment according to the following
2010-01-21 Pending 2010-01-21
Non Compliance Code: 12.2.b. Indoor space for daily program activities does not include any space that is not available for a child's activities including space occupied by columns, vestibules and corridors; fire escapes; areas used exclusively for eating; areas used exclusively for napping; bathrooms; staff lounges; adult work areas including offices, laundry and furnace rooms; kitchens; permanently equipped isolation areas; storage spaces, and areas occupied by furniture except for areas that have
2010-01-21 Pending 2010-01-21
Non Compliance Code: 20.3.b.1. Products containing potentially hazardous chemicals, including identified poisons, medications, certain cleaning supplies, and art supplies, not clearly labeled as "nontoxic", are inaccessible to the children in a locked cabinet away from food, and when possible, stored in their original containers and never in containers originally designed for food
2010-01-21 Pending 2010-01-21
Non Compliance Code: 8.5.g.1. A significant health history which the center needs to know in order to protect the health of the employee or the health and safety of children in care
2010-01-21 Pending 2010-01-21
Non Compliance Code: 8.5.g.2. A physical examination, including vision and hearing screening
2010-01-21 Pending 2010-01-21
Non Compliance Code: 8.5.g.3. A statement that the prospective staff member has no known condition or disease which would interfere with the proper care of children
2010-01-21 Pending 2010-01-21
Non Compliance Code: 8.5.g.4. A tuberculosis risk assessment that is repeated annually or a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method, if a screening is indicated by the tuberculosis risk assessment
2010-01-21 Pending 2010-01-21
Non Compliance Code: 7.4.j. Legal verification of custody when one (1) parent is the sole legal guardian of the child by virtue of a court proceeding
2010-01-21 Pending 2010-01-21
Non Compliance Code: 8.3.b.1. A center shall conduct performance evaluations on all staff at least once a year
2010-01-21 Pending 2010-01-21
Non Compliance Code: 8.6.f.2. Abuse Recognition and Prevention. Within six (6) months of employment or use, staff members shall have training in child abuse recognition and prevention. Training in child abuse recognition and prevention may be used to meet the requirement for annual professional development described in this section
2010-01-21 Pending 2010-01-21
Non Compliance Code: 19.10.a. Equipped with band aids, a non mercury thermometer, gauze, tape scissors, tweezers, disposable nonporous gloves, a first aid guide, the telephone number of a poison control center, and pencil and paper. A bottle of clean water shall be stored with or accompany the first aid kit;
2010-01-21 Pending 2010-01-21
Non Compliance Code: 11.7.a. Providing each staff members a copy of its policy on behavior management and the reporting of child abuse and neglect, and providing revised policy when changes occur
2010-01-21 Pending 2010-01-21
Non Compliance Code: 11.7.c. Placing the signed acknowledgement statement in the staff member's file
2010-01-21 Pending 2010-01-21
Non Compliance Code: 11.7.b. Obtaining a signed and dated acknowledgement that the staff member has read and understands the policies or revised policies
2010-01-21 Pending 2010-01-21
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, persons coming onto the premises whose health or behavior may be harmful to a child or staff member or kidnapping
2010-01-21 Pending 2010-01-21
Non Compliance Code: 8.6.a. A center shall assign one (1) individual the responsibility for monitoring and implementing training and maintaining training records
2010-01-21 Pending 2010-01-21
Non Compliance Code: 14.1.d. Is posted in clear, public view.
2010-01-21 Pending 2010-01-21
Non Compliance Code: 19.2.b.3. The name and signature of the responsible person who drops off child
2010-01-21 Pending 2010-01-21
Non Compliance Code: 8.6.e. A center shall document that orientation training was provided by having the staff member and center director sign a statement acknowledging receiving orientation training and shall keep the statement in the staff member's file

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