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Launch Pad Learning
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 113 children
- Phone
- (310) 644-2176
- Address
- 4141 W 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
15 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.
- 101223(a)(1)(2)Type B
101223 (a)(2) Personal Rights (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. (2)To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as eviidenced by: LPA Clayton's interviews and documentation provided by the school which showed that the parent behaved inappropriately in the presence of children in care on at least 2 occasions, which posed a Health and Safety risk to children.
- 101429(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS
- 101429(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS
101429 (a)(1)Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants(a) In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply:(1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times.This requirement was not met as evidence by staff admitting and documentation observed noting staff had been sleep during the time that visual supervision was to be conducted.
- 101223(a)(1)(3)Type A
(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.(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain,...... This requirement was not met as evidence by:(S1) disclosed during the interview I grabbed (C1) by the arm and bit him. I left a bite mark on his forearm. I don’t recall which arm. (S2) saw what I did, and she did not condone what I did. This is something that I never donein my life being a teacher.
- 101223(a)(1)(3)Type B
101223 (a)(1)(3) Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child...(1)To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff...(3)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse... This requirement was not met as evidence by: Interview statements from staff disclosing that a staff member was heard yelling a child in the Director's office. If not corrected, this poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101216.3(c)(1)(A)(B)Type A
101216.3(c)(1)(A)(B)(C)Teacher Child RatioChild development programs funded by the California Department of Education...(1) Section 18290 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations provides:Contractors shall maintain at least the following minimum ratios in all centers:
- 101223(a)(1)(3)Type B
- 101216.3(c)(1)(A)(B)Type B
- 101223(a)(3)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(3)Personal Rights(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not... This requirement is not met as evidence by: During staff interviews, S3 admitted she accidentally close child's finger in the door hinge, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212(d)(1)(C)Reporting Requirements (d)...report shall be made to the Department...next working day... (1) Events reported...(C)Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not met as evidence by: An unusual incident occurred at the facility on 2/19/2025 and parent reported to the Director on 2/20/2025. The facility reported incident to CCLD on 2/24/2025. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101230(b)(3)Type B
101230(b)(3)Activities(b)All children shall be given an opportunity to nap or rest without....(3) No child shall be forced to stay awake or to stay in the napping area longer than the normal napping period. This requirement is not met as evidence by: During staff interviews, S1 stated C1 was having a hard time napping and kept moving away from his mat. S1 admitted to picking child up and physically placing him on his mat, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101416.2(a)(b)Type B
101416.2(a)(b) Infant Care Teacher Qualifications (a)Notwithstanding Section 101216.1, the following shall apply:(b)Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades...This requirement was not met as evidence by: S1 did not have infant and toddler units and was allowed to care for infants, act as a lead teacher and supervise 2 other staff. If not corrected, this poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101223(a)(1)(2)(3)Type B
101223(a)(1)(2)(3) Personal Rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(1)To be accorded dignity...(2)To be accorded safe, healthful...(3)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain.This requirement was not met as evidence by: S1 and S3 disclosed that a child was hit by a half door in the classroom. Staff have witness other staff arguing in the presence of children and staff do not monitor child's illness. If not corrected, this poses a potetnial health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212 Reporting Requirements (d)...report shall be made to the Department...next working day... (1) Events reported...(C)Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not met as evidence by: An unusual incident occurred at the facility on 9/5/2024 at approximately 10:00am. The Director at that time reported the incident to CCLD on 9/6/2024 at approximately 2:00pm. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229(a)(1)101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision...(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time,.... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on staff interview statements, staff did provide visual observation which led C1 and C2 to demonstrate serious inappropriate behavior. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
30 visits on record since 2024. Most recent on 2026-04-30.
6 complaint visits. 6 complaints on record, 6 of 6 substantiated.
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15 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 2024.
How many citations does Launch Pad Learning have?
Launch Pad Learning has 15 citations on record: 4 Type A (more serious) and 8 Type B citations. It has received 30 visits (6 complaint visits, 24 other visits).
When was Launch Pad Learning last inspected?
Launch Pad Learning was last inspected on April 30, 2026. 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 15 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. 6 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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