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Launch Pad Learning
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 113 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (310) 644-2176
- Address
- 4141 El Segundo Blvd.
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
8,727*CCLD
Total facilities
2.5*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
6 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2023
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229(a)(1)Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time.... This requirement is not met as evidence by: Director reported on 5/16/2023 by telephone and written report on LIC 624 all children belonging to Destiny 2 class was not accounted for. C1 was left in the classroom unsupervised which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238(g)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
101238(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.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: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.
2022
- 101216.3(a)Type A
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
101216.3(a) -Teacher-Child Ratioa)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.
2021
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
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.
- 101216.3(a)Type A
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
Teacher – Child Ratio. There shall be a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in attendance except as specified in (b) and (c).The requirement is not met as evidenced by 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.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation.The requirement is not met as evidenced by 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.
Inspection record
16 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2024-09-13.
2 routine inspections, 6 complaint visits. 5 complaints on record, 5 of 5 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Hawthorne
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Launch Pad Learning licensed in California?
Yes, Launch Pad Learning is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2018.
How many citations does Launch Pad Learning have?
Launch Pad Learning has 6 citations on record: 4 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 16 visits (2 inspections, 6 complaint visits, 8 other visits).
When was Launch Pad Learning last inspected?
Launch Pad Learning was last inspected on September 13, 2024 (about 2 years ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Launch Pad Learning?
Launch Pad Learning is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 113 children. It is located in Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Launch Pad Learning compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Launch Pad Learning has 6 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Launch Pad Learning have any serious violations?
Launch Pad Learning has 4 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Launch Pad Learning had any complaint inspections?
Launch Pad Learning has received 6 complaint-triggered inspections. 5 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Launch Pad Learning serve?
Launch Pad Learning serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 113 children.
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