Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.2
- Local median
- 0.61
The Learning Tree
451 Riviera Dr NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
- License:
- C18BR0363
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 55
- License expiration:
- August 27, 2026
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 inspectionMay 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for The Learning Tree from June 23, 2025 through May 22, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 15, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 30, 2026.
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
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32905
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.62
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.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [The time of departure, Time of arrival at the destination, ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed transportation log did not include time of departure, time of arrival at the destination. TA given transportation log must always include time of departure and arrival at the destination.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed cleaning supplies located on counter and window seal, accessible to children in care. TA given, all cleaning supplies or any toxic substance must be out of reach of children. Completed at time of inspection child care personnel removed items and placed them in cabinets not accessible to children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toileting facility did not have: [ soap, paper towels or hand drying machines] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed bathroom missing soap and disposable towels or hand drying machines. TA given, bathrooms must all have running water, soap, toilet paper, trash receptible, paper towels or hand drying machines. Completed at time of inspection child care personnel restocked paper towels, and soap.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-14
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director was responsible for the operation of two programs with overlapping hours. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, A
- Report comments
- Director is responsible for two programs with overlapping hours. TA given, director cannot run two facilities at the same time. Each childcare facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of Hours. The childcare facility will be issued a provisional license for a period not to exceed six months for the facility without a credentialed director.
- Correction status
- Due by August 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-06
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
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewed Clearinghouse roster, it did not have all employed staff. TA given, Clearinghouse staff must remain UpToDate at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility was used for a business or other purpose unrelated to child care that interfered with compliance with child care standards and/or permitted the presence of unscreened individuals while children were present. CCF Handbook, Section 2.1, E
- Inspector notes
- On 4/15/26 Licensing Specialist witnessed the facility used for a business other than childcare. Licensing Specialist observed chef cooking Jamaican food to sell to the public. Licensing Specialist also observed Jamaican and Doordash signs in front of the facility as advertisements. Completed at time of inspection Licensing Specialist notified director and chef to cease food business operation. TA given, the facility cannot be used as other business during child care business hours.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-04
No recorded violations in this report
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
Can you tell me about the current process for keeping the staff roster up to date in the state system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate a need for improved maintenance of the staff roster in the state's screening system. Asking about this helps families understand how the center ensures all personnel are properly vetted and documented.
- Context
- A later inspection on May 22, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are always stored securely out of reach?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted an instance where cleaning supplies were accessible to children. This question allows the center to explain their current safety protocols for storing these materials.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later inspection on May 22, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the transportation logs to ensure all required arrival and departure times are recorded accurately?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from April 2026 show that transportation logs were missing specific arrival and departure times. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for documenting travel and maintaining accurate records.
- Context
- A later inspection on May 22, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain how the center ensures that restrooms are consistently stocked with necessary hygiene supplies throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from April 2026 identified a temporary gap in restroom supplies. Asking about this helps parents understand the daily routine for monitoring and maintaining facility cleanliness.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later inspection on May 22, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How is the leadership team structured to ensure there is always a dedicated, credentialed director present during all hours of operation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from April 2026 noted a concern regarding the director's availability across multiple programs. This question allows the center to clarify their current staffing and supervision model.
- Context
- A later inspection on May 22, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations