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Fresh Start Ministries

323 & 337 Patrick Avenue, Fieldale, VA 24089
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days

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About Fresh Start Ministries

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.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Fresh Start Ministries has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Fresh Start Ministries

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID47189
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

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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  1. Jun 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
  2. Mar 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  3. Mar 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  4. Nov 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  5. Nov 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  6. Dec 14, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
  7. Dec 14, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Fresh Start Ministries

Is Fresh Start Ministries licensed?

No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.

When was Fresh Start Ministries last inspected?

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.

Has Fresh Start Ministries had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Fresh Start Ministries care for?

90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Fresh Start Ministries accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Fresh Start Ministries' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Fresh Start Ministries cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 673-1370 to ask.

What is Fresh Start Ministries' phone number?

(276) 673-1370.

Where is Fresh Start Ministries?

323 & 337 Patrick Avenue, Fieldale, VA 24089. The nearest other daycare we list is Victory Baptist Church, 0.9 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).