Hillside Christian Academy
72 COLLEGE ST, LOST CREEK, WV 26385Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 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.Not Available
- 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 22, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Complete at Least Twelve (12) Clock Hours of Training Annually
Complete at least twelve (12) clock hours of training annually, selecting training that addresses a variety of the Core Knowledge areas listed in subsection 3.3 of this rule.
- A Report of the Child's Most Recent Medical Checkup, Within Thirty (30) Days of the Child's Enrollment
A report of the child's most recent medical checkup, within thirty (30) days of the child's enrollment. The child's health assessment is to be updated with new or current information at least every two (2) years for any…
- A Family Childcare Facility Shall Request an Inspection by the State Fire Marshal Prior to Beginning Operation and Annually Thereafter.
- The Facility Shall Carry Fire and Liability Insurance as a Protection for the Children in Care
The facility shall carry fire and liability insurance as a protection for the children in care. A copy of the current policy shall be maintained on file at the facility.
- Any Training Provided by a Trainer Approved Through STARS to Provide Training
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