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25 | On August 26, 2026 at approximately 3:15PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Krenn conducted an unannounced, case management visit that was initiated by the facility in order to add eight rooms to the license. LPA met with facility representative, Regina Enhuber (D1) and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during inspection, included 85 school age children with 14 Newton staff. Director, Ruby Andrade (D2) arrived approximately 45 minutes into the visit.
Newton program has requested to add rooms 6, 14, 16, 31, 32, 37, 39, 40 as licensed classrooms. Facility is currently licensed for rooms K1, K2, 2, 9, 15, 17, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 33, 34, 35, and gym. Of the classrooms licensed, program is currently using rooms K2, 24, 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 room 37. The carbon monoxide detector was tested and observed to be working. LPA observed each classroom to include smoke detectors, a fire alarm system, and fully charged fire extinguishers. LPA observed the an evacuation map for each room.
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