LAUNCH PAD LEARNING

4141 EL SEGUNDO BLVD., Hawthorne, CA 90250LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

34 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 3, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
LAUNCH PAD LEARNING
License number
Not listed
Location
4141 EL SEGUNDO BLVD., Hawthorne, CA 90250
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
34 inspections, last inspected November 3, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

36

Total Violations

Nov 3, 2025

Last Inspection

113

Capacity

Complaint History

11 complaint investigations on record.

11

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

6

Unsubstantiated

Nov 3, 2025
1 substantiated1 citation
Sep 9, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Aug 12, 2025
2 unsubstantiated
Jun 17, 2025
1 substantiated1 citation
Apr 21, 2025
4 substantiated2 citations
Apr 8, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
May 15, 2023
1 unsubstantiated
May 12, 2023
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation
Aug 5, 2022
1 substantiated1 citation
Nov 3, 2021
1 substantiated1 citation
Aug 19, 2021
2 substantiated2 citations

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (36)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 3, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(1)(3)Type AComplaintOct 16, 2025

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)(2)(3)Type BComplaintOct 16, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Type AComplaintOct 16, 2025

(1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. Under no circumstances shall ANY infant be left unattended.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 16, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)(2)Type BComplaintOct 16, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 16, 2025

Based on LPA observation and interview statements from staff #3, #5 and #6 that staff left dangerous items accessible to children. If not corrected this poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(a)(b)Type BComplaintOct 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)(2)(3)Type BComplaintOct 16, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)(2)Type BComplaintOct 16, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(a)(b)Type BComplaintOct 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)(3)Type BComplaintOct 16, 2025

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)ComplaintOct 16, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(1)(3)ComplaintOct 16, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintOct 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)(3)ComplaintOct 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)(2)(3)ComplaintOct 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(a)(b)ComplaintOct 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)(2)ComplaintOct 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Type AComplaintOct 16, 2025

(1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. Under no circumstances shall ANY infant be left unattended.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(1)(3)Type AComplaintOct 16, 2025

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)(3)Type BComplaintOct 16, 2025

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 17, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 21, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 21, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)ComplaintSep 13, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)ComplaintSep 13, 2024

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type BComplaintSep 13, 2024

Personal Rights- The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2)To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. The staff failed to follow the napping regulation and violated the children's personal rights by having children nap with their heads down on the table which made it uncomfortable.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type AComplaintSep 13, 2024

one staff member was left alone caring for 20 children at one time. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type AComplaintSep 13, 2024

one staff member was left alone caring for 20 children at one time. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type AComplaintSep 13, 2024

.3(a) -Teacher-Child Ratio a)There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, This is evidenced by: Based on interviews from witnesses the staff have been observed supervising children out of ratio according to Title 22 Regulation. The ratio is 1 qualified staff person for every 12 children in care. This is a health and safety risk to the children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMay 12, 2023

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 5, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 3, 2021

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 19, 2021

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 19, 2021

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAUNCH PAD LEARNING's safety grade?

LAUNCH PAD LEARNING has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does LAUNCH PAD LEARNING have?

LAUNCH PAD LEARNING has 36 total violations on record, including 13 critical, 23 serious, and 0 minor.

When was LAUNCH PAD LEARNING last inspected?

LAUNCH PAD LEARNING was last inspected on November 3, 2025.

Has LAUNCH PAD LEARNING had any complaints?

LAUNCH PAD LEARNING has 11 complaint investigations on record, with 11 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 6 unsubstantiated.

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