Licensed Daycare in Kanawha Head, West Virginia
1 licensed daycares in Kanawha Head, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official West Virginia licensing records.
Kanawha Head listings updated May 2026 from official West Virginia records.
Daycare in Kanawha Head: what parents should know
There is 1 licensed childcare provider on record in Kanawha Head, with Head Start the most common type (about 100% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current West Virginia license at indexing time, sourced from West Virginia DHS — Bureau for Children and Families.
Combined, Kanawha Head's licensed centers hold about 21 licensed seats — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Kanawha Head childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Kanawha Head
ChildCare Aware reports the West Virginia average full-time cost at $820/month for infant care and $640/month for preschool. City-level prices in Kanawha Head vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. West Virginia families may also qualify for West Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (304) 558-1885).
Full West Virginia licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- West Virginia DHS — Bureau for Children and Families
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:8
- Preschool ratio
- 1:12
- Avg capacity
- 21 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Kanawha Head
Largest licensed centers in Kanawha Head
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Kanawha Head licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Kanawha Head
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programWest Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(304) 558-1885 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with West Virginia DHS — Bureau for Children and Families.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Kanawha Head, West Virginia are compiled from official West Virginia DHS — Bureau for Children and Families licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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