Child Development Academy at Marshall University
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes West Virginia's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. West Virginia caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Daycare
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 12 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 27, 20255 Findings5 Important
- 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…
Outcome: Pending
- A Center Shall Document That Preservice Training and Orientation Training Was Provided by Having the Staff Member and Center Director Sign a Statement Acknowledging Receiving Both Preservice and Orientation Training And…
Outcome: Pending
- All Qualified Staff Shall Complete the Approved Training Which Is Necessary to Keep the Credential Current.
Outcome: Pending
- All Qualified Staff Shall Apply for Credentialing on the WV STARS Career Pathway.
Outcome: Pending
- 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…
Outcome: Pending