First United Methodist Church
146 E. Main Street, Martinsville, VA
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Fresh Start Ministries is a child care center in Fieldale, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 90 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Fresh Start Ministries has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided within the preceding five years. Staff 4, employed for more than two months, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history record check, sex offender registry check, and child abuse and neglect registry check, from another state that they have lived in in the preceding five years.”
8VAC20-790-630-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The wall of the entry way in Building 1 had peeling paint and holes in the drywall that were accessible to children.”
8VAC20-790-630-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The wall of the entry way in Building 1 had peeling paint and holes in the drywall that were accessible to children.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure staff who work directly with children annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities. EVIDENCE: The Licensing Inspector reviewed 3 staff records. Staff #1, #2, and #3 has not completed any of the required 16 hours annual training.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to have a carbon monoxide detector in each building built before 2015 and that houses a child day program. EVIDENCE: Center did not have a carbon monoxide detector in each building.”
8VAC20-790-650-C-3
“Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to ensure sinks used by children in care have warm water that does not exceed 120 F. EVIDENCE: The sink located in the upstairs bathroom was not have warm water.”
8VAC20-790-670-E
“Based on review of policies and procedures, the Vendor failed to develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the vendor will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. EVIDENCE: Center has not developed a plan of continuity written policy and procedure.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure staff who work directly with children annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities. EVIDENCE: The Licensing Inspector reviewed 3 staff records. Staff #1, #2, and #3 has not completed any of the required 16 hours annual training.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to have a carbon monoxide detector in each building built before 2015 and that houses a child day program. EVIDENCE: Center did not have a carbon monoxide detector in each building.”
8VAC20-790-650-C-3
“Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to ensure sinks used by children in care have warm water that does not exceed 120 F. EVIDENCE: The sink located in the upstairs bathroom was not have warm water.”
8VAC20-790-670-E
“Based on review of policies and procedures, the Vendor failed to develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the vendor will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. EVIDENCE: Center has not developed a plan of continuity written policy and procedure.”
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FAQ
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 673-1370 to ask.
(276) 673-1370.
323 & 337 Patrick Avenue, Fieldale, VA 24089. The nearest other daycare we list is Victory Baptist Church, 0.9 miles away.