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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197415833
Report Date: 07/27/2026
Date Signed: 07/27/2026 04:13:51 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE DOLPHINS BY THE SEA DBA SEVEN ARROWS, INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
197415833
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		AMY MARSTONFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1812 STANFORD STREETTELEPHONE:
(310) 998-0011
CITY:SANTA MONICASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90404
CAPACITY: 85TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 85CENSUS: 61DATE:
07/27/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:50 AM
MET WITH:Margariata Pagliai and Grace Al-MarayatiTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On 7/27/2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Judy Laureano and Cristina Castellanos made announced visit for the purpose of conducting case management inspection. LPAs were greeted by facility owner Margarita Pagliai, who provided a tour of the facility.

LPAs toured the facility both indoor outdoor space. LPAs observed 61 children and 12 staff members providing care and supervision. Present during the inspection was assistant director Grace Al-Marayati and owner Margarita Pagliai.

Facility is requesting to increase their preschool capacity to 90 children ages 2 years old to entry into First Grade operating Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

LPAs toured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility to ensure that no major changes have been made that would impact capacity. The facility has a total of 11 classrooms. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted on 6/24/26 by Inspector Armando Reyes of Santa Monica Fire Department.

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE AS OF 07/27/2026
Green Class A1= 610.49 square feet divided by 35 square feet, equals 17 children.
Green- Class A2 = 175.54 square feet divided by 35 square feet, equals 5 children

Red- Classroom B1= 534.92 square feet divided by 35 square feet, equals 15 kids.
Red- Classroom B2 = 344.12 square feet divided by 35 square feet, equals 9 kids.
Red- Classroom B3= 227.53 square feet divided by 35 square feet, equals 6 kids.

Loyce Phillips
Judy Laureano
DATE: 07/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/27/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE DOLPHINS BY THE SEA DBA SEVEN ARROWS, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 197415833
VISIT DATE: 07/27/2026
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Blue- Classroom C1= 365.05 square feet divided by 35 square feet, equals 10 children.
Blue- Classroom C2= 188.30 square feet divided by 35 square feet equals 5 children.

Purple- Classroom D1= 543.92 square feet divided by 35 square feet, equals 15.
Purple- Classroom D2 = 551.28 square feet divided by 35 square feet, equals 15.

Yellow- Classroom E1= 195 square feet divided by 35 square feet, equals 5.
Yellow- Classroom E2= 236.18 square feet divided by 35 square feet, equals 6.

Facility sketch provided areas labeled “F” and “G” were not calculated in the indoor activity space.

Based on today’s measurement, facility is able to accommodate the requested amount of 90 preschool children. Indoor space measures a total of 3,972.33 square feet.

Fire extinguishers were 3A40BC or larger were observed. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were observed in space. Facility was observed with a centralized sprinkler system.

The required postings were posted in a prominent area for parents and visitors’ view. Age-appropriate furniture and equipment was observed in good repair. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys and furniture. Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects, or debris. Adequate lighting was observed. The classrooms were clean in good repair. Emergency bag packs were observed in each classroom.

Trash cans used for solid waste were observed with tight fitting lids. No Fireplaces or open face heaters were observed in the space. Storage for disinfectants and cleaning solutions and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children in care.

Restrooms:

The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. Faucets delivered cold water.

Preschool children will have access to 7 sinks and 6 toilets.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Judy Laureano
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/27/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE DOLPHINS BY THE SEA DBA SEVEN ARROWS, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 197415833
VISIT DATE: 07/27/2026
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Outdoor Activity Space:
LPAs observed and inspected all preschool outdoor space. The outdoor space is divided into four separate areas.

Area 1 (near the front entrance): 35.67 X 7.42 =264.67 square feet
Area 2: 54.75X102.17 = 5,593.81 minus 22.5 (encumbered space) for a total of 5571.31
Area 3 (swing area and covered patio area): 54.58 X 26.42= 1442.00 square feet
Area 4 (behind the swing area): 15.75 X 5= 78.75 square feet

The total outdoor area measures 7356.73 square feet divided by 75 square feet for a total of 98 children.

No bodies of water were observed at facility. There shall be at least 75 square feet per child of outdoor activity space based on the total licensed capacity.

Based upon today’s inspection, the facility shall be recommended for the requested capacity about of 90 preschool age children: 2 years old to entry into First Grade.

The following corrections are requested: Updated Facility Sketch adding numbers to the classrooms.

The determination of this application request will be reviewed with Licensing Program Manager for final resolution.

An exit interview was conducted, copy of this report was discussed and provided to Assistant Director Grace Al-Marayati and Margarita Pagliai.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Judy Laureano
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/27/2026
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