Description: FRESH START is a Four Star Family CC Home License in NEW BERN NC, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2021-10-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2021-10-12 | Violation | 1997 | .1723(11) |
| Vehicle used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher. A fire extinguisher was not available for reference in the vehicle used to transport children. | |||
| 2021-10-12 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. In the hallway, three (3) cans of Pure Silk shaving cream were stored in a storage bin in a cubicle used by children. In the laundry area, one (1) container of Shout Stain Remover, one (1) can of Home Oven Cleaner, one (1) can of HOT SHOT Wasp and Hornet Killer, one, (1) container of Thermacell mosquito repellant were stored in an unlocked cabinet. One (1) container of American XT power steering fluid was located in the back of the vehicle. One (1) can of Home bright disinfecting spray and two (2) hand sanitizers were located in the vehicle between the driver and passenger seats. | |||
| 2021-10-12 | Violation | 923 | .1721 (e)(7) |
| Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year. There was no documentation that a shelter in place or lock down drill had been completed every three months. | |||
| 2021-10-12 | Violation | 1876 | .1714(e ) |
| The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. There was no documentation that the EPR plan had been reviewed annually. | |||
| 2021-10-12 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. In the office area, two (2) plastic grocery bags were located under the provider's desk. The children have access to this area. In the children's designated play space, one Ziploc bag containing art materials were located in a 4-storage drawer below 5ft. In the kitchen, one (1) Ziploc bag was located in the kitchen drawer below 5ft. The children are served meals in the kitchen. | |||
| 2020-11-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2020-10-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2020-10-27 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic grocery bags were located on a door knob, below five feet, outside of the bathroom used by children in care. | |||
| 2020-10-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2019-12-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2019-12-03 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. A plastic bag was located on the sink shelving in the 'child care room,' which was within children's reach. | |||
| 2019-12-03 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Clorox, floor cleanser, 'Shout' and knives were stored below five feet, in unlocked cabinets. | |||
| 2019-12-03 | Violation | 1920 | .1719(a)(17) |
| Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. A chair with a Mickey Mouse table set had a ripped cushion, with exposed foam backing, and was located on the screened in porch area utilized for children's play. | |||
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