Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.58
The Learning Tree Academy Of Palm Bay, Inc.
207 Emerson Dr NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907
- License:
- C18BR0265
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 133
- License expiration:
- March 15, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,278 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,278/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $59.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Brevard 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 inspectionJune 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for The Learning Tree Academy Of Palm Bay, Inc. from February 23, 2023 through June 2, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 2, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of June 16, 2026.
Hazardous access 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
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 32907
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 58%
- Local median
- 26%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.38
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 14, 2024June 11, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the SA classroom missing a planned activities schedule. TA given, SA must have planned activities posted in classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by June 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the freezer containing food outside of the manufacture packaging missing label of food type and date. TA given, all food must be labeled with date and type at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by June 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed bottles brought from home missing label of childs first and last name. TA given, all drinking utensils brought from home must be labeled with childs first and last name at all times, it is the responsibility of the staff if the parent forgets. Completed at time of inspection child care personnel taped the childs first and last name to the bottles.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained tripping hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children, the unitary playground surface was not in good condition and is ripping apart. TA given all playground surface must be maintained.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facilitys fencing walls had gap on the gate of 4 inches. TA given gaps on fence must not be more than 3 1/2 inches.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [The metal drumset had rust.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in thatthe metal drum set had rust. TA given all play equipment must be maintained.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [the Second Sweep personnel signatures on 4/5/24 and on 5/23/24, 5/24/24 and 5/25/24.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Technical assistance was given to the director that the second sweep personnel must always conduct the sweep daily and sign the log daily. The second sweep personnel signed the logs at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Four staff did not have current Abuse and Neglect reporting forms on file. Technical assistance was given to the director and the staff signed the forms at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Inspector notes
- Three volunteers were observed at the facility and they did not have Volunteer Acknowledgement ( Form CF-FSP 5217 ) on file prior to volunteering. Technical assistance was given to the director and the volunteers signed the forms at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [accurately the time of the incidents.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Technical assistance was given to the director and staff that incident reports must reflect accurately the time of occurrence
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after diapering the child.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1
- Report comments
- Technical assistance was given to the staff that they should assist the children with hand washing after diapering. The staff went back and washed the child's hands at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [there were bags stored in it. See picture attached.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C (Section 12.2, number 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Technical assistance was given to the director that the handwashing sink should not be utilized for any other purpose but hand washing. The staff removed the bags from the sink at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
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 describe the current process for ensuring the outdoor play area remains secure and well-maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 noted gaps in the fencing that needed attention. Asking about current maintenance practices helps parents understand how the facility keeps the play area secure for children.
- Context
- The facility was required to address these fencing gaps by March 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the staff take to ensure all transportation logs are completed accurately and consistently?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection identified missing signatures on transportation logs. This question allows the director to explain the current oversight process for ensuring all travel documentation is complete.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the labeling of personal items like bottles and food containers brought from home?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from June 2026 noted instances where items brought from home were missing required labels. This question helps parents understand the center's routine for ensuring all personal items are clearly identified.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining up-to-date personnel and volunteer records?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections in 2024 show instances where specific personnel or volunteer forms were missing from files. Asking about the current recordkeeping system helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff documentation is complete and current.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and scheduled activities for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information about daily activities helps parents feel more connected to their child's learning experience. This information is useful for families to gauge how the center keeps parents informed about classroom plans.