Launch Pad Learning
4141 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 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 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Oct 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 01223 (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…CCR 101223(a)(1)(2)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Karren Starks NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lisa Clayton NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/16/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/16/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3
Sep 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 01429 (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…CCR 101429(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jun 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 01223 (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…CCR 101223(a)(1)(3)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
May 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 01216.3(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…CCR 101216.3(c)(1)(A)(B)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Apr 25, 20253 Findings3 Important
- 01212(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…CCR 101212(d)(1)(C)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Karren Starks NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/25/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/25/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3
- 01223(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…CCR 101223(a)(3)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Karren Starks NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/25/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/25/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3
- 01230(b)(3)Activities(b)All Children Shall Be Given an Opportunity to Nap or Rest without....(3) No Child Shall Be…CCR 101230(b)(3)
01230(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…
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