Tri-County YMCA OST - GW Elementary Site
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.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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 10, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Documents Related to Orientation and Successful Completion of Approved Pre-service Training; And
- All Staff Shall Renew Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition Every Three Years and Keep First Aid and CPR Certification Current.
- Abuse Recognition and Prevention
Abuse Recognition and Prevention. Within three months of employment or use, staff members shall have training in child abuse recognition and prevention.
- A Completed WV CARES Self-disclosure Application and Consent Form
A completed WV CARES self-disclosure application and consent form. A copy of the form shall be uploaded to the WV CARES system and on file no later than the date of hire
- All Staff Must Have Sufficient Education
All staff must have sufficient education, training and experience to provide the skills necessary for carrying out the essential functions of his or her job with or without reasonable accommodation