The Learning Tree Stem-Arts Pre-School
149-34 35 Avenue, Queens, NY 11354 · (347) 732-4167
Ages 3 to 5 years
Grade C: open or repeated serious violations
Including 7 supervision or ratio violations and 5 background-check violations. 10 inspections from Mar 13, 2024 to Jul 15, 2026. Violations: 9 public health hazard, 9 critical, 13 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 7Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 5Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 0Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 19Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Jul 15, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously closed program re-opened
No violations written up.
May 1, 2026Result not listed
No violations written up.
Apr 30, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Program closed
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.09(b)School-based child care program fails to maintain minimum staff to child ratios.
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatBackground checkHealth Code 43.13(c)(1)School operator arranges for fingerprinting
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 131.05(a)The owner or agent tenant or manager fails to maintain building in safe manner; Structural integrity Not maintained; Building Not free of pests; Adequate heat ventilation and lighting Not provided; Not free of nuisances/hazards.
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.22(e)Premises free of electrical, chemical, mechanical and other hazards.
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 43.29(g)N person shall remove an order posted by the Department. N person shall operate a program in violation of an Order
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(a)All exits have clear legible and illuminated exit signs where required by DOB
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(b)Approved fire extinguishers provided in good working order and inspected
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(c)Fire drills conducted monthly and logged. Drill log on site and available for inspection upon request of DOHMH and FDNY
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(f)Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with audible alarm are provided in accordance with applicable law or as required by DOHMH or FDNY
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.14(a)Teaching and supervisory staff trained in abuse/maltreatment identification and reporting. 2 hours of training received every 24 months. Training provided by OCFS approved trainer. New staff trained within 3 months of hire
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.14(b)Teaching and supervisory staff trained in infection control, reporting of infectious diseases, administration of medication, handling/storage of hazardous materials, general safety, and transportation. New staff trained within 3 months of hire
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 131.09(f)Walls and ceiling in commercial building Not properly constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(g)Commercial building regularly cleaned; kept clean and in good repair; kept free of overcrowding.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.11(b)School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.11(c)(1)Each staff member has documentation showing they received 2 doses measles/mumps vaccine, 1 dose rubella vaccine, 2 doses varicella vaccine and 1 dose Tdap
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.13(b)School operator conducts pre-employment credential and qualification review
Mar 27, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Feb 13, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatBackground checkHealth Code 43.13(c)(2)School operator conducts criminal history review
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.17(a)(2)(B)(i)Children Not immunized with approved vaccine against influenza by December 31 of each year unless exempt
Jan 28, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 43.13(c)(2)School operator conducts criminal history review
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(e)Premises free of electrical, chemical, mechanical and other hazards.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.16(b)All food stored and served in accordance with HC Article 81
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.17(a)(1)Children enrolled in school-based child care program have Not received appropriate medical examination.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.17(a)(2)(B)(i)Children Not immunized with approved vaccine against influenza by December 31 of each year unless exempt
Jun 14, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
May 22, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatBackground checkHealth Code 43.13(c)(1)School operator arranges for fingerprinting
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.17(a)(1)Children enrolled in school-based child care program have Not received appropriate medical examination.
Apr 17, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.17(a)(1)Children enrolled in school-based child care program have Not received appropriate medical examination.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.14(a)Teaching and supervisory staff trained in abuse/maltreatment identification and reporting. 2 hours of training received every 24 months. Training provided by OCFS approved trainer. New staff trained within 3 months of hire
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.14(b)Teaching and supervisory staff trained in infection control, reporting of infectious diseases, administration of medication, handling/storage of hazardous materials, general safety, and transportation. New staff trained within 3 months of hire
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.11(b)School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.11(c)(1)Each staff member has documentation showing they received 2 doses measles/mumps vaccine, 1 dose rubella vaccine, 2 doses varicella vaccine and 1 dose Tdap
Mar 13, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 43.13(c)(1)School operator arranges for fingerprinting
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 43.24(b)Failure to install approved window guards or limiting devices in child accessible areas
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.17(a)(1)Children enrolled in school-based child care program have Not received appropriate medical examination.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.17(a)(2)(B)(i)Children Not immunized with approved vaccine against influenza by December 31 of each year unless exempt
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.14(a)Teaching and supervisory staff trained in abuse/maltreatment identification and reporting. 2 hours of training received every 24 months. Training provided by OCFS approved trainer. New staff trained within 3 months of hire
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.14(b)Teaching and supervisory staff trained in infection control, reporting of infectious diseases, administration of medication, handling/storage of hazardous materials, general safety, and transportation. New staff trained within 3 months of hire
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(f)Walls and ceiling in commercial building Not properly constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.11(b)School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.11(c)(1)Each staff member has documentation showing they received 2 doses measles/mumps vaccine, 1 dose rubella vaccine, 2 doses varicella vaccine and 1 dose Tdap
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.13(b)School operator conducts pre-employment credential and qualification review
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #N/A or the name to see the city's page). We pulled this from the city on Oct 19, 2026. It covers the last 3 years. The city says some of these violations may not be final. Programs can challenge them at a hearing, and some get dismissed.
Nearby daycares
| Grade | Program | Distance | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Some violations on file | Preschool ' R ' Us Inc. | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Joy Daycare Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | I Bear Daycare Center Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Little Genius Center Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | The Shield Institute | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |