Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.13
Launchpad Learning Center Inc
1405 S Saint Cloud Ave, Valrico, FL 33594
- License:
- C13HI0718
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 87
- License expiration:
- November 30, 2026
Typical cost: $1,278 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,278 - $1,387/mo
Median daily rate: $59.00 - $64.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Hillsborough County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionApril 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Launchpad Learning Center Inc from April 27, 2023 through April 1, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 25, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of March 25, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 33594
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 10%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.42
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 4, 2025February 25, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 21, 2023March 31, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the outdoor play area and observed that the door of the storage unit was loose/coming off. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Preparation of food occurred in an area that is not a designated food preparation area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the infants classroom and observed items related with food preparation, water and infants formula were observed and teacher stated she made infants bottles in the classroom. During the time of the inspection Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area A food preparation area is a designated room, such as a kitchen, or a designated space in a facility not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations for indoor play, classroom, work or nap spaces, and not included when calculating usable indoor floor space.
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of dried goods were not [ properly covered or sealed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the snacks across the classrooms were not properly covered or sealed. During the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2 Food Storage E . Opened packages of dried goods must be properly covered/sealed, properly stored, and discarded according to the manufacturers recommended date or if the quality of the food has been compromised.
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-22
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the diaper impermeable surface was ripped and the cover was loose. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [ground cover was not 6 inches depth] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the fall zone and observed that ground cover did not meet the required 6 inches depth. Licensing Specialist utilized the ruler to measure the ground cover around the swing area, and it measured 3 inches depth. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 Outdoor Equipment D. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area.
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that in the Two Years Old classroom one of the window's edges was broken. In the VPK classroom some of the ceiling titles are broken (at the corners) and the paint of the wall (main entrance on the right) is chipping/peeling off. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation . Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored (1) vehicle utilized to transport the children that are in care, During the time of the inspection, the vehicle alarm was not in working conditions. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements F. By January 1, 2022, all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that one childcare personnel did not compete Child Care Part II/10 hrs. training required. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours)
- Correction status
- Due by December 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that one childcare personnel did not complete the approved five-hour early literacy training within 12 months of hired. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of complet ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Inspector notes
- The Childcare licensing specialist observed during the time of the inspection that the deactivation mechanism was installed on the passenger side location of the vehicle near the entrance door for the children, not allowing driver to walk to the back of the vehicle to view all seating areas. 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements F :1: E - The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable.
- Correction status
- Due by December 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-05
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you explain the current process for ensuring that vehicle alarm systems are fully functional and properly installed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that issues with vehicle alarm systems were noted in past inspection reports. Asking about the current maintenance process helps confirm that the center prioritizes these safety systems for all transportation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff maintain the facility's environment to ensure that all areas, such as surfaces and equipment, remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report indicates that facility maintenance, including surface conditions, has been a topic in multiple visits. This question allows the director to share how they keep the environment clean and in good repair for the children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the daily routine for checking outdoor play areas to ensure equipment is safe and ready for use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that protective surfacing and equipment maintenance were identified as areas needing attention. Understanding the daily check process helps families see how the center proactively manages outdoor safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how your team is trained on proper food storage and preparation practices?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a recent inspection mention findings related to food storage and preparation areas. Asking about staff training in this area provides insight into how the center ensures food safety standards are met.
Related violations
General question
How do you keep track of staff training requirements to ensure everyone is up to date on their certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Monitoring staff training is essential for maintaining a high standard of care. This question helps parents understand the administrative processes the center uses to keep their team qualified and prepared.