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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197418419
Report Date: 08/18/2026
Date Signed: 08/28/2026 08:21:50 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/28/2026 08:21 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:BALBOA GIFTED MAGNET STARFACILITY NUMBER:
197418419
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		STEPHANIE TREJOFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:17020 LABRADOR STREETTELEPHONE:
(310) 386-6359
CITY:NORTHRIDGESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91325
CAPACITY: 90TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 50CENSUS: 34DATE:
08/18/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Director Brianna IniguezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:12 PM
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On 8/18/2026 at 1:00 pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Samantha Barba conducted an Unannounced Required- Annual inspection at the above facility. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted and let into the facility by the main office staff to whom she identified herself. The main office staff called the site director, Brianna Iniguez, who came to pick up LPA around 1:15 pm. LPA greeted the director and informed her of the reason for her visit. The Director was given an entrance checklist (LIC125 Entrance Checklist) to help facilitate the inspection and then guided LPA on a tour of the facility. The tour began at 1:15 pm. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 90 children. During the tour LPA observed 34 children, 4 site staff members, 1 assistant director and 1 director. On today’s visit, they had a science teacher who came for a special instructed class, they are referred to as highly specialized teachers. Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Facility operating hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 2:38 PM to 6:00 PM and on Tuesdays 1:38 PM to 6PM to accommodate early dismissal days.

The facility is located at the far end of the Balboa Magnet School in bungalows #32 and #33. LPA observed Classroom #32 with 21 students and 2 site staff and 1 assistant director and Classroom #33 with 12 students 2 site staff, 1 director and 1 specialized teacher. LPA observed teacher child ratios in compliance and staff have the required background clearances at this time. LPA observed classrooms to have sign in and sign out sheets. Since the students come to the program after their regular school day, they are signed into the program by the site staff. When parents come to pick up the students, they are signed out. LPA observed 2 sign in / sign out binders.

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Betty Bell
Samantha Barba
DATE: 08/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/18/2026
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 NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: BALBOA GIFTED MAGNET STAR
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418419
VISIT DATE: 08/18/2026
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LPA observed the required postings on the bulletin board outside to the right upon entry of facility: License, Preschool Daily Schedule, Personal Rights, Child Care Center Notification of Parents' Rights Poster, Emergency Disaster Plan and the Child Passenger Safety Law. The Disaster drill log was available; the last fire drill was conducted, and the last earthquake drill was run on 5/20/2026. Facility does have a Playground Waiver on file as well as a bathroom waiver and was in the main office / classroom #32.

During the tour of the facility the following was observed: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. The classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. LPA observed telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation to be satisfactory.

Age appropriate restroom, sinks and toilets were inspected for good repair, toilet paper, safety and sanitation. All available toilets and sinks are in operable condition. The water was tested and all sinks had a running water and water did not get hot. General sanitation was observed.

Per Director, children bring their own water bottle daily, that is labeled with child's name. LPA observed children's personal water bottles available in each classroom, and per Director, the water bottles are refilled with filtered water. LPA observed a refrigerator full of individual water bottles as well as water gallons. There was also water gallons for room temperature water.

There was fully equipped First Aid Kits in each classroom. The isolation area is located in the main office.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are hazardous to children, were inaccessible to children. The facility is equipped with smoke detectors in each classroom. LPA observed operable carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom area. LPA observed fire extinguishers (2A-10BC) located in each classroom and were last serviced March 5,2026 and 8/2026.

Per Director, the facility provides supper for children. The food is prepared by the LAUSD kitchen staff and served in the cafeteria area. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Betty Bell
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Barba
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
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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 NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: BALBOA GIFTED MAGNET STAR
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418419
VISIT DATE: 08/18/2026
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Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the playground. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time.

All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free.

All teachers and aides were observed to have been trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection with an expiration date of 4/2027. Ten children’s files were reviewed. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. All ten files contained the required forms.

LPA also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present did have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present did have proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza.

CCC Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16.

CCC Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Betty Bell
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Barba
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
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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 NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: BALBOA GIFTED MAGNET STAR
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418419
VISIT DATE: 08/18/2026
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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/. The facility does not currently have children who require medication but when they do, they will have it labeled and stored correctly along with the doctor’s note and instructions.

Director 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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

There are no deficiencies issued during today’s visit. Appeal rights and Notice of site visit were provided and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Brianna Iniguez.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Betty Bell
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Barba
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
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