Facility-requested visit·December 2, 2025

On December 2, 2025 at approximately 14:30PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Krenn conducted an unannounced, case management visit that was initiated by the facility in order to add two rooms to the license. LPA met with facility representative, Regina Enhuber and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during inspection, included 71 school age children with 12 Newton staff. Newton program has requested to add rooms 24 & 25 as licensed classrooms. Facility is currently licensed for rooms K1, K2, 2, 9, 15, 17, 27, 29, 30, 33, 34, 35, and gym. Of the classrooms licensed, program is currently using rooms K2, 30, 33, and 34. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 11:45AM 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 facility representative, LPA inspected classrooms to be added for health and safety hazards. LPA observed each classroom to be clean, equipped with age appropriate furniture that was in good working condition. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector in each room. Carbon monoxide detectors were tested during visit and were observed to be working. LPA observed each classroom to include a fire alarm system, fully charged fire extinguishers, and an evacuation map. continued on page 2 Page 2 LPA did not observe any accessible poisons or cleaning solutions in classrooms. LPA observed cabinets and drawers without child safety locks to be free of hazardous materials. Each classroom includes a sink and water fountain. LPA observed sinks to be in working condition. There are multiple accessible drinking stations throughout facility. 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers continued on page 3 Page 3 To improve the quality and value of the inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process No deficiencies were issued today during LPA's visit. Rooms 24 and 25 are approved for use. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Regina Enhuber.