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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:
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:
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:
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

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