Launchpad
6502 MILITARY PKWY, Dallas, TX 75227 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 180
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Director / administrator
- Beloved James
- Phone
- (314) 445-4799
- Regulated since
- Aug 11, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1370504 · number 1717243
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 21 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (3), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 21, 2026 Assessment
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-09. Correction verified 2026-03-12.
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Staff background & training
Training certificates for staff were not available for review.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-02. Correction verified 2026-03-25.
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Other Serious
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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver with an ineligible background check was observed in a classroom with direct access to children.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-03. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver with an ineligible background check was observed in a classroom with direct access to children.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-31. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Safety & premises
A current fire inspection report was not available.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-25. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Five out of ten children file reviewed did not show that the parents received all operational policies.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-27. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-10.
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Records & paperwork
Three out of ten children files reviewed did not have current health statements.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-27. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
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Illness & medication
Four out of ten children files reviewed did not have current immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-27. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver had 2 out of 24 training hours available for review.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-27. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-23. Correction verified 2023-06-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The ceiling located in the playroom of the operation had black spots and peeling paint.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-02. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director did not have training hours available for review during inspection.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-12.
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Staff background & training
3 out of 4 caregiver files reviewed did not have current pediatric first aid.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-12.
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Staff background & training
3 out of 4 caregivers files reviewed did not have current pediatric CPR.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-12.
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Other
There as no gas inspection available for review.
HHSC 746.5405 — Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-04-21.
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Records & paperwork
4 out of 10 children files reviewed did not have current health provider statements.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-12.
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Illness & medication
2 out of 10 children files did not have current immunization records available for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-09.
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Other
10 out of 10 children files reviewed did not have healthcare information.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
10 out of 10 children files reviewed did not have emergency care authoriztion.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-12.
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Records & paperwork
3 out of 4 caregiver files reviewed did not have notorized employment affidavits.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-12.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Other Serious
It was observed that infants were asleep in bouncers in an infant classroom.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Other
This standard was evaluated, and it was determined that a caregiver did not use positive methods of discipline.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-15. Correction verified 2023-03-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-26. Correction verified 2022-10-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was no infant feeding instructions available for two infants in care.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-01-14.
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Safety & premises
There was a thin metal pipe protruding from the wall that presented a hazard located on the toddler playground.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-01-14.
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Other
A current Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) certification form was not available for review.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-01-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had not conducted any recent fire drills.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-25. Correction verified 2022-01-20.
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Other
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