Holly Maze
1847 S PLEASANTS HWY, SAINT MARYS, WV 26170Childery 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- If Staff Completes Approved Training Modules Lasting More Than 12 Hours
If staff completes approved training modules lasting more than 12 hours, staff may elect to apply those training module hours over and above 12 to the following year's training requirement. Training hours that may be ca…
Aug 27, 20254 Findings4 Important
- At the Time of License Application and Renewal
At the time of license application and renewal, a family child care facility must demonstrate compliance with the provisions of the West Virginia Clearance for Access: Registry and Employment Screening Act (WV CARES), W.…
- Includes a Physical Examination and a Tuberculosis Skin Test or Risk Assessment Screening with Negative Results
- 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.
- An Examination of the Previous Five Years of Protective Services Records for the State of West Virginia and Any Other…
An examination of the previous five years of protective services records for the state of West Virginia and any other state the individual has resided in as an adult.
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