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LaunchPAD

6502 Military Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75227
licensed capacity
180
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2021

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About LaunchPAD

LaunchPAD is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 11, 2021, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpen every dayOpen until 11:59 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Licensed capacity
180 children

Hours

Hours

Monday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Tuesday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Wednesday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Thursday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Friday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Saturday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
SundayToday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

LaunchPAD has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for LaunchPAD

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
180 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1717243
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Background checks 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “A caregiver was supervising 5 children in a classroom with a condition to not being left alone. An additional caregiver was not present in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

      “Training certificates for staff were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026

  5. Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter

      “A caregiver with an ineligible background check was observed in a classroom with direct access to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2025

  7. Mar 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

      “A current fire inspection report was not available.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter

      “A caregiver with an ineligible background check was observed in a classroom with direct access to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025

  8. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 10, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Four out of ten children files reviewed did not have current immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “A caregiver had 2 out of 24 training hours available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

      “Five out of ten children file reviewed did not show that the parents received all operational policies.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “The operation did not have the emergency drills documented. This was corrected at inspection when the director updated the emergency practices form during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Three out of ten children files reviewed did not have current health statements.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023

  10. May 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “The ceiling located in the playroom of the operation had black spots and peeling paint. A pre-k classroom in the operation had a black area on the ceiling and ceiling damage. The classrooms in the operation had heavy dust on vents and ceiling areas near vents.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2023

Show 13 earlier visits
  1. May 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “The ceiling located in the playroom of the operation had black spots and peeling paint.”

      The state verified the correction on May 18, 2023

  2. May 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 14, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “3 out of 4 caregiver files reviewed did not have notorized employment affidavits.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “Operation did not have a general maintenance checklist or safety checklist that includes checking the equipment and surfacing material for normal wear and tear, broken or missing parts, debris or foreign objects, drainage problems, or other hazards available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “2 out of 10 children files did not have current immunization records available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “4 out of 10 children files reviewed did not have current health provider statements.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “10 out of 10 children files reviewed did not have healthcare information.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “The director did not have training hours available for review during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “3 out of 4 caregiver files reviewed did not have current pediatric first aid.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “3 out of 4 caregivers files reviewed did not have current pediatric CPR.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection

      “There as no gas inspection available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “2 out of 4 caregiver files reviewed did not have current pre-service training for new child care workers available for review. An infant caregiver did not have required pre-service training in caring for infants less than 24 months.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “10 out of 10 children files reviewed did not have emergency care authoriztion.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023

  4. Mar 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 9, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “It was observed that infants were asleep in bouncers in an infant classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “The operation was out of ratio in an infant classroom with a specified age group of 0-11months by 2 children and a toddler classroom with a specified age group of 2-years-old by 2 children.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

      “This standard was evaluated, and it was determined that a caregiver did not use positive methods of discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2023

  8. Feb 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Aug 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2022

  12. Jun 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jan 11, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “There was a thin metal pipe protruding from the wall that presented a hazard located on the toddler playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “There was no infant feeding instructions available for two infants in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “A current Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) certification form was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The operation had not conducted any recent fire drills.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about LaunchPAD

Is LaunchPAD licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 11, 2021.

When was LaunchPAD last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has LaunchPAD had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 5 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can LaunchPAD care for?

180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does LaunchPAD accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are LaunchPAD's hours?

Every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does LaunchPAD cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 445-4799 to ask.

What is LaunchPAD's phone number?

(314) 445-4799.

Where is LaunchPAD?

6502 Military Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75227. The nearest other daycare we list is Tony Little Clubhouse, 1.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).