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Fresh Start Ministries, Inc.

Inspection · 2023-11-13

Date
2023-11-13
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Rebecca Forestier
(540) 309-2835
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
Yes

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

Inspector Notes

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

2
Standard 8VAC20-790-630-C-2
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
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
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services