Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.88
- Local median
- 1.17
Family Tree Learning Center Inc
3125 Medical Way, Sebring, FL 33870
- License:
- C10HI0044
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 116
- License expiration:
- May 10, 2027
Typical cost: $953 - $993 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$953 - $993/mo
Median daily rate: $44.00 - $45.84
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Highlands County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Family Tree Learning Center Inc from January 4, 2023 through April 24, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 20, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 19, 2026.
That higher-concern topic 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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 16 local median in 33870
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 24%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 43%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 2.94
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 8, 2025April 20, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 25, 2025September 8, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 24, 2025January 5, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have the updated Attestation of Good Moral Character form in their file. Previous technical assistance specific to this was notated during the prior inspection dated 1/5/26. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form that is dated July 2024 at the bottom prior to the due date. Provider was encouraged to throw away all blank forms that are onsite.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not start the required DCF 40-hour training within 90-days of employment/industry start date. The staff began training after the 90-day period. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that staff have 90 days from the industry start date to begin DCF training.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
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
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization record in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 18 staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. The staff signed one while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental was missing a 5131 form in their file. The provider completed the form while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [2 year old age] group was inadequate in that [a child was injured with no explanation/documentation]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the complaint inspection, interviews revealed that a 2 year old was injured while at school, causing her eye to swell shut; however her teachers in charge of her supervision could not explain to the parent exactly what happened to cause the swelling of her eye. The child was taken to the hospital due to the severity. The provider was advised to ensure that incidents of children crying be documented to the best of their abilities in the event that an injury/bruise appears later to explain the possible outcome and maintain compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the child named on the supplemental form did not have a current form of immunization records in their file expired on 12/5/24. A picture of each expired form was documented along with all the other documents in the file. It was not present. The provider was advised to ensure all children enrolled have a current form to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by September 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not start the required DCF 40 hour training within 90 days of employment/industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start a class in Part 1 or Part 2 prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had completed sufficient in-service training for 2023 -2024, but was not documented on the in-service log, form CF-FSP 5268. The provider entered the training hours on the form while the licensing specialist was still present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not wash their hands [after each time a child's diaper was changed.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, video footage was obtained and revealed that teachers in the 2-3 year old classroom did not wash their hands after each time, they changed a child's diaper. The provider was advised to ensure handwashing is done after each change to maintain compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after they were changed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, video footage was obtained and revealed that teachers in the 2-3 year old classroom did not wash the children's hands after each time, they changed a child's diaper. The provider was advised to ensure handwashing is done after each change to maintain compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental physically grabbed a child and forcefully putting a child in the corner causing injury/marks to the childs abdomen area. Technical assistance was provided any form of physical punishment is prohibited and always following the facilitys discipline policy. The provider had ELC come into the facility and work with the employee on school-age-appropriate practices and handling challenging behaviors of school-agers. Also, the employee conducted training for Challenging behaviors and completed the course on March 27, 2023.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed an infant asleep in bouncers. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all children in care have age-appropriate sleep bedding. Sleep bedding includes beds, cribs, or mattresses. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider removed child from bouncer. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed an infant asleep with bibs on, blanks in cribs, and a string attached to the bib and pacifier. Technical assistance was provided that all personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices and infant napping shall not have items that could pose a strangulation, suffocation, or other hazards risk. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider removed all strangulation and suffocation hazard from napping child. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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]
- Report comments
- 44-4 At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on supplemental did not have current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the CF- FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form are signed annually. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider faxed an updated sign Abuse and Neglect reporting form. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 all staff background screening documents and forms are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that certain staff files were missing updated Attestation of Good Moral Character forms. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center manages these administrative requirements moving forward.
- Context
- A correction was due by 5/19/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that every child's injury is fully documented and communicated to parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2025 noted a finding regarding the documentation of a child's injury. This question allows the director to explain their current incident reporting and communication practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track staff training requirements to ensure everyone completes their necessary coursework on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show repeated findings regarding the documentation of required staff training. Discussing this helps parents understand how the center monitors staff professional development and compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for verifying that all children's immunization records are current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2025 inspections show instances where immunization records were found to be expired. This question provides insight into how the center manages health documentation for enrolled children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that consistent handwashing practices are followed by staff throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from March 2025 noted a finding related to handwashing assistance. Asking about this helps parents understand the current health and sanitation routines in the classrooms.
Related violations