Licensed Daycare in West Virginia
Search 754 verified daycare and childcare centers across West Virginia, sourced directly from West Virginia DHS — Bureau for Children and Families . Filter by age group, program type, and subsidy acceptance — no signup.
West Virginia Childcare Licensing
In West Virginia, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the West Virginia DHS — Bureau for Children and Families. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:8 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:12 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at West Virginia DHS — Bureau for Children and FamiliesQuick licensing facts
- Regulator
- West Virginia DHS — Bureau for Children and Families
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:8
- Preschool ratio
- 1:12
- Avg infant cost
- $820/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $640/mo
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West Virginia families can apply for West Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (304) 558-1885
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