Facility-requested visit·October 23, 2025

On Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 11:16 AM, Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Caroline Colson met with Julie Dalman, Center Director for Northcreek Preschool, for a decrease in capacity inspection. There are 45 children and 7 staff members. The facility is requesting to decrease from 95 to 48 children. The children's ages are 2 years of age to 5 years of age. The program will operate on Mondays from 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM, Wednesdays from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM, and Fridays from 9:00 AM - Noon. The fire clearance was granted. Physical Plant : The facility has two classrooms which are 101 and 102. There is adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation. There are no cleaning solutions, chemicals, or other hazards accessible to children. Per Applicant, there are no weapons at the facility. Classrooms: Furniture and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There are separate storage areas for children\342\200\231s belongings. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment, tables, chairs, and cubbies. Drinking water is provided by a water fountain/sink and pitcher in each classroom. There are two (2) first aid kits and medications are properly stored. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each classroom. Parents use a sheet to sign in and sign out. The facility will be providing one morning snack and on Mondays an afternoon snack will be offered. Parents will provide their children's lunches. Restrooms: Toilets and sinks are operable. There is soap, toilet paper and paper towels for sanitary use. Classroom measurements: LPA measured two (2) classrooms for the Preschool Component. The total indoor measurements for care and supervision is 1544.56 square feet which will not accommodate Applicant's request for 48 Preschool children. There are two (2) toilets, and four (4) sinks for all children. The director's office will be the isolation area. The staff bathroom will be the isolation bathroom. Outdoor Activity Space: The play area is fenced with walls at least 4 ft high. The play area has cushioning material underneath all outdoor climbing equipment. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Children have access to drinking water and will use their cups or their own labeled water bottles. The total outdoor play area measurements for the Preschool Component is 12,023 square feet which will accommodate Applicant's request for 48 children. These outdoor measurements are from the initial prelicensing inspection. Please See LIC 809 C for Additional Information LPA reviewed with Licensee the LIC 311 A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. LPA discussed 100% supervision is always required in all areas that children have access to including the bathroom. Personal Rights, inspection authority, reporting requirements, maintaining buildings and grounds was reviewed. Staff Qualifications, Staff to Children\342\200\231s ratios and Capacity was explained to ensure compliance. LPA discussed with Applicant any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days. Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Please See LIC 809 C for Additional Information Exit Interview was conducted with Julie Dalman, Center Director. 1. Applicant needs to submit a waiver or an exception for the bathroom located in another building located across the walkway. 2. Applicant will need to update the menu with portion sizes. 3. Fire Clearance will be submitted to inspect the new bathroom. 4. Applicant needs to submit new daily schedules for each day. 5. Applicant will submit an updated LIC 200 A. Once the department receives the above items, the facility will be licensed for the decrease in capacity.