It is situated in an urban area and is home to the Head Start Program for children ages three to five. The parking lot of the facility and adjacent basketball court is cracked and weed-ridden, revealing a lack of funds for upkeep of the grounds. Nearby the Boys and Girls Club there is a well-maintained grassy park with trees to provide shade for visitors. East of the club lies a large intersection and street consisting of liquor stores, a church, and taco shops. Across the street, the San Diego Trolley carries passengers along Imperial Avenue.
Many local students use the trolley for transportation.
The external appearance of the building is clean and appears to be freshly-painted. It did, however, lack an abundant amount of vegetation, such as trees, ground cover, and flowers to brighten the area. Teacher supervisors kept watch over the outside playground, which was strewn with tricycles and laughing children. Inside, the walls were relatively bare. Employees of the club had pictures of the children hanging on the walls near their desks, as well as visuals of food and clothing.