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Gadsden Learners Tree Academy

911 4th St, Quincy, FL 32351

License:
C02GA0016
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Weekend Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 4:30PM; Sat: 7:00AM to 3:00PM; Sun: Closed
Capacity:
39
License expiration:
September 9, 2026
Typical cost: $867 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$867/mo

Median daily rate: $40.00 (non-Gold Seal only)

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Gadsden County data.

Not this provider’s price.

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionApril 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 14, 2025

Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for Gadsden Learners Tree Academy from January 5, 2023 through April 23, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on April 23, 2026 and involved recordkeeping.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 15 local median in 32351

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.42
Local median
1.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
8%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
2.76

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist (LS)partially reviewed staff files in office. At time of inspection, LS reviewed 6 staff files. During file review Licensing Specialist observed 2 personnel files that did not have a current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed. Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was provided regarding personnel annually signing CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. Licensing Specialist received email from provider on 04/23/2026 with personnel completed child abuse and neglect reporting forms, email deleted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
Correction / follow-up note
On 10/21/25, Provider informed Licensing Specialist stating that Director was no longer employed at the facility. Corrected prior to uploading. On 12/22/25, Provider emailed informing Licensing Specialist that the previous Director has been rehired at the facility.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist reviewed 11 childrens files (A-H) and observed 1 file with an expired immunization record. See Supplemental. Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was given regarding maintaining current immunization records. Provider emailed licensing counselor on 12/16/2-025 stating the child who needs a current immunization record will not return to facility until record is provided.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing counselor observed a child did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. The child's immunization record is from another state. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age- appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations mus ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 5, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
Inspector notes
Licensing counselor observed the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.
Correction status
Due by June 5, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-09

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

How do you manage your staff and contractor rosters to ensure all background screening information is kept up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2023 noted that the facility needed to maintain a more current roster for personnel in the state's background screening system.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for tracking immunization records to ensure they remain current for all children in your care?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in December 2025 show that a child's immunization record was found to be expired at that time.
Context
The provider noted at the time of the inspection that the child would not return until the record was updated.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you tell me about how you ensure your leadership team maintains active credentials for daily operations?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from December 2025 noted a finding regarding the director's credential status at that time.
Context
The provider confirmed the director was rehired shortly after the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps do you take to ensure all required enrollment documentation, such as immunization forms, is complete within the first month for new families?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from May 2023 indicate a finding where required immunization documentation was not on file within the 30-day enrollment window.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you keep track of annual paperwork requirements for your staff, such as reporting forms?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from April 2026 show that some personnel files were missing a signed annual reporting form.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations