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LaunchPad Learning Center

Licensed child-care center in Garland, TX 75040 · Texas operation #1712166

Record summary

4 high-risk · 4 total

4 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (4 citations in all, from 8 inspections and 4 investigations); last inspection Jul 21, 2026.

0 of 4 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.

Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.

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Details

Address
1520 Lavon Dr, Garland, TX 75040
Phone
(469) 782-1830
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
465 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since May 7, 2021
Director
Jordan Zirpel
Programs
School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips

Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.

Inspection history, last 24 months

Jul 21, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Mar 23, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Feb 26, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Feb 23, 2026: Investigation of a report

1 citation.

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation was not in compliance, as an incident that placed a child at risk was not reported.

Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified by the state Apr 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Dec 16, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Nov 3, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Oct 30, 2025: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Sep 18, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Jul 30, 2025: Investigation of a report

2 citations.

High risk Employees and caregivers must make sure no child is abused, neglected or exploited.

State rule 746.1201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited"

Inspector's note: This was a DFPS investigation and a deficiency was found with regard to a child in care being neglectfully supervised by a staff person.

Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Oct 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: This was a DFPS investigation, and a deficiency was found with regard to a child being left unsupervised by the caregivers.

Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Oct 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jun 3, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

May 31, 2025: Investigation of a self-report

1 citation.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Jun 24, 2025, verified by the state Jun 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Feb 10, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 1 citation. Older history is on the official record.

What the risk levels mean

Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: LaunchPad Learning Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1712166.

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