Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.4
- Local median
- 0.09
The Learning Tree School of Arcadia
318 E Gibson St, Arcadia, FL 34266
- License:
- C12DE0773
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:45AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 26
- License expiration:
- October 31, 2026
Typical cost: $975 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$975/mo
Median daily rate: $45.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning DeSoto 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 inspectionMay 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for The Learning Tree School of Arcadia from February 8, 2023 through May 19, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 16, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of October 28, 2025.
Three later inspections, from November 18, 2025 through May 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 5.5 local median in 34266
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.06
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 18, 2023September 18, 2023Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- LS explained to the staff responsible that a current signed form must be kept in the personnel file. The staff member listed on the supplemental page did not have a current signed copy in the file.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area was being used for purposes other than food preparation. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 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. Licensing Specialist (LS) observed the kitchen area being used to store items other than food (Pictures were taken).
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready to-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area. Staff member while working in the food preparation area was not wearing a hair net or hat. TA was given by CCRC to the staff and director in reference to this matter.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- During a Re-inspection visit to the facility on 9/18/2023 the staff member noted on the supplemental who started in the child care industry on 7/5/2021 has not completed the Introduction Course. The Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance explaining that training must be completed within 12 months from the day employment begins in the child care industry. Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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. The mulch on both playgrounds needs to be replenished. Technical assistant was provided. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. If the ground ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- Inspector notes
- One staff member noted on the supplemental who started in the child care industry on 7/5/2021 has not completed the Introduction Course. The Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance explaining that training must be completed within 12 months from the day employment begins in the child care industry. Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins . Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timefra ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 all staff members have their required background screening documentation completed and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2025 noted that a staff member's required attestation form was missing from their file. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these important records for all employees.
- Context
- The center has had clean inspections since this report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the team manage the food preparation area to ensure it is used only for its intended purpose and that staff follow proper hygiene protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection indicated concerns regarding the use of the kitchen area for non-food storage and the use of proper head coverings by staff. This question allows the director to describe how they maintain kitchen standards and staff compliance today.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all staff members stay up to date with their required introductory training courses?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 show that staff training requirements were a topic of discussion during multiple visits. Asking about the current training tracking process helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff are fully qualified.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often does the center inspect and maintain the playground equipment and ground cover to ensure it remains safe for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from 2023 noted that the protective ground cover on the playground needed replenishment. This question helps parents learn about the center's routine maintenance schedule for outdoor play areas.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is key to a strong partnership between families and childcare providers. Understanding how the center shares information helps parents feel more connected to their child's daily experience.