Facility-requested visit·September 17, 2024

On September 17, 2024 at approximately 2:30pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catrina Quimbo conducted an unannounced, case management visit. LPA met with program manager, Ruby Andrade, and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during LPA's visit included 94 school age children with 15 Newton staff. Upon LPA's arrival, children were being dismissed from elementary school and signing into Newton program. Newton program requested to add room A27 as a licensed classroom. Newton program is currently licensed for rooms B2, E1, E2, E3, F1, F2, F3, G3, G6 and multi-purpose room. Of the classrooms licensed, program is currently using F1, F2, F3, G6 and multi-purpose. 2024 fire inspection report for school district has been received. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Children are signed into and out of program using Bright Wheel application with authorized representatives' electronic signatures. Newton program operates on an active elementary school site. The school age program is exempt from requirements for indoors and outdoor space square footage, fencing and toilet/sink ratios. No measurements were taken during LPA's visit. With program manager, LPA inspected classrooms to be added for health and safety hazards. LPA observed classroom to be clean, equipped with age appropriate furniture. Flooring in classroom includes carpet that was observed to be clean and free of stains. Classroom includes a fully charged fire extinguisher and fire alarm system implemented by school district. Per program manager, Newton staff will bring Newton emergency backpacks to and from classroom daily. Emergency backpack will include first aid kit, emergency contact information, child care roster and carbon monoxide detector. LPA did not observe any accessible poisons or cleaning solutions in classroom to be added. (Continue Report on Page 2...) (Continued, Page 2...) Drinking water is available throughout facility through accessible water fountains. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Children's backpacks and personal materials will be stored outside the classroom. There are multiple restrooms on site for Newton program's use. Restrooms allow for individual privacy. TK children have access to nap time in licensed classrooms F1, F2, and F3 if needed. Mats are utilized for napping children. Mats are sanitized daily, sheets are sent home to be laundered weekly or as needed. Fingerprint clearances for Newton staff associated to this location are associated to facility number 414001240. No deficiencies were issued during today's visit. LPA will approve use of A27, effective today's date. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Ruby Andrade.