Facility-requested visit·December 2, 2025

On December 2, 2025 at approximately 4:00PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Krenn conducted an unannounced, case management visit that was initiated by the facility in order to add a room to the license. LPA met with facility representatives, Ruby Andrade and Anny Kazmi, and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during inspection in addition to the representatives, included 26 school age children with three Newton staff. Newton program has requested to add room 21 as licensed classroom. Facility is currently licensed for rooms on the first floor the library, the area near library, and the outdoor area, on the second floor Steam A, Steam B, & collaboration area near Steam B. Of the classrooms licensed, program is currently using rooms Steam B, the collaboration area, and the outdoor area. Hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:00PM \342\200\223 6:00PM and on Thursdays from 2:00PM 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 facility representatives LPA inspected classroom to be added for health and safety hazards. LPA observed the classroom to be clean, equipped with age appropriate furniture that was in good working condition. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector in each backpack. Carbon monoxide detectors were not tested during visit. LPA observed the 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 the classroom. LPA observed cabinets and drawers without child safety locks to be free of hazardous materials. There are multiple accessible drinking stations throughout facility. Facility representatives were 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 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. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representatives, Ruby Andrade and Anny Kazmi.