The blistering heat and blaring sun were unable to interrupt the excitement and enthusiasm in Newark on July 11th as federal and local officials, families, teachers and children gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the renovation and expansion of the Newark Federal Kids Care Child Care Center.

The renovation/expansion of the child care facility, located on the first floor of the Peter W. Rodino Federal Building in Newark, New Jersey was managed by New Jersey Service Center architect Anne Marie Michael, and designed by the architectural firm of Messick, Cohen, Wilson, Baker Architects LLP.

The original Newark Federal Kids center was opened in 1990 with roughly 4000 square feet of space able to accommodate approximately 56 children. The renovation and expansion has added an additional 1000 square feet to the center, in order to meet the growing need for child care at this location.  

Michael sang the National Anthem which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance recited by the children of Newark Federal Kids center. Regional Administrator Denise Pease was the keynote speaker and painted a picture of GSA’s commitment to continue improving federal child care centers through programs and partnerships like the center’s partnership with The First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative.

In her remarks Pease also thanked Michael, Magda Marcano from the GSA Child Care Division, contracting officers Rochelle Powell and Brenda Yates for their work on the project, and Gary Walz, Chris Braham from the Newark Service Center as well as student intern Chelsea Reed for their help with the ceremony.   The Newark Federal Kids center is an endorced EcoHealthy center that is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for children to grow and learn while promoting and setting an example of sustainability.

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