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Planning board approves one-seat capacity increase for A Place to Grow; member discusses HB 1567 childcare zoning changes
Summary
The Brentwood Planning Board voted to allow A Place to Grow to increase licensed capacity from 52 to 53 children after New Hampshire reduced the required indoor-square-footage per child from 40 to 35.
The Brentwood Planning Board voted to allow A Place to Grow to increase its licensed capacity from 52 to 53 children after New Hampshire modified its childcare indoor-space standard.
The change follows a state licensing rule that reduced the required indoor square footage per child from 40 to 35 square feet, a difference that allowed the center to add one slot in its toddler room. Jen Leger, who identified herself as representing A Place to Grow, said the change will help one family immediately and noted that infant and toddler slots are in high demand statewide.
Board members and staff discussed how to document the new approved capacity in the board’s records. Planning staff advised bringing a signed application to the office so the approved number — 53 —…
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