Fresh Start Ministries, Inc.
323 Patrick Avenue
Fieldale, VA 24089
(276) 732-9532
VDSS Contact: Monique Anderson (540) 309-2397
Inspection Date: Nov. 13, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22.1 Background Checks Code
8VAC20-790 Physical Plant
32.1 Report by person other than physician
8VAC20-790 Staffing & Supervision
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
8VAC20-790 Programs
8VAC20-790 Introduction
8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies
8VAC20-790 Administration
8VAC20-790 Special Services
8VAC20-790 Staff Qualifications & Training
- Comments:
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Licensing Inspector conducted an unannounced (Initial/Monitor) Subsidy Inspection on November 13, 2023. There were 38 children ages 2 years to 10 years old present under the direct care of 6 staff. The Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records, along with any requested program records submitted by the facility to determine if required documentation was complete.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-790-630-C-2 Description: Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to ensure electrical outlets have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.
EVIDENCE:
In the 2 year old classroom, Licensing Inspector observed several unprotected/uncovered electrical outlets.Plan of Correction: Corrected during inspection
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-660 Description: Based on playground inspection, the Vendor failed to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards.
EVIDENCE:
A single swing was attached to the middle inner portion of the "dome climber". Equipment was altered and unsafe.Plan of Correction: Swing will be removed from the dome climber. Corrected during inspection
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
