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LaunchPad Learning Center

1520 Lavon Dr, Garland, TX 750404.7· 28 reviews
licensed capacity
465
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2021
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About LaunchPad Learning Center

LaunchPad Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Garland, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 7, 2021, for up to 465 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
465 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity465 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

LaunchPad Learning Center 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 Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
465 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1712166
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 4 of 15 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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See all 21 visits
  1. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation was not in compliance, as an incident that placed a child at risk was not reported.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026

  5. Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 30, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “This was a DFPS investigation, and a deficiency was found with regard to a child being left unsupervised by the caregivers.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “This was a DFPS investigation and a deficiency was found with regard to a child in care being neglectfully supervised by a staff person.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025

  10. Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. May 31, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised in the playground by a caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2025

  2. Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a caregiver did not have physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of the child when the incident occurred.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024

  4. May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 22, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “A caregiver left a child unattended on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2023

  9. Apr 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities

      “The operation did not have any written activity plans available for review in any classrooms.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “Four training files were reviewed and did not have any training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on May 15, 2023

  10. May 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Nov 8, 2021Inspection1 rule 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

      “The operation has not had a fire inspection since 8/7/20.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 23, 2021

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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FAQ

Questions about LaunchPad Learning Center

Is LaunchPad Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 7, 2021.

When was LaunchPad Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has LaunchPad Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 15 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 Learning Center care for?

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

Does LaunchPad Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are LaunchPad Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does LaunchPad Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 782-1830 to ask.

What is LaunchPad Learning Center's phone number?

(469) 782-1830.

Where is LaunchPad Learning Center?

1520 Lavon Dr, Garland, TX 75040.

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