Launch Pad Learning
4141 EL SEGUNDO BLVD., HAWTHORNE, CA 90250Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 58% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 113
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Medication Administration (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- 01229(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…CCR 101229(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Aug 2, 20221 Finding1 Important
- -Teacher-Child Ratio a)There Shall Be a Ratio of One Teacher Visually Observing and Supervising No More Than 12 Children in Attendance, The Director Will Submit ACCR 101216.3(a)
to the department by 8/3/22 which will include how the staff will be trained to prevent supervising out of ratio. Indicating how the staff will remain within ratio at all times. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Oct 26, 20211 Finding1 Important
- 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…CCR 101223(a)(2)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jul 7, 20212 Findings2 Important
- Teacher – Child RatioCCR 101216.3(a)
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…
- 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…CCR 101229(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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