Fremont · Licensed center
Learning Tree, the
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 104 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 5 of its 7 licensing inspections since April 2022.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
May 13, 20251 citation
CCR 101223(a)(3)Type B
“The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature... Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in P1 yelled at both C2 and C3 in the Tiger classroom which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101223(a)(3)
Apr 15, 20251 citation
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
“(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 staff have only the Mandated reporter general training but not the complete child care provider training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
Mar 6, 20242 citations
HSC 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
“(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having water tested for lead which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1597.16(a)(1)
CCR 101239.1(c)(2)Type B
“Bedding shall be individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in all nap equipment was stored where the bedding was in contact with others bedding which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101239.1(c)(2)
Feb 21, 20241 citation
HSC 1596.871(b)(1)(D)(i)Type A
“A volunteer providing time-limited specialized services shall be exempt from the requirements of this subdivision if this person is directly supervised by the licensee or a facility employee with a criminal record clearance... the volunteer is not left alone with children in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not report an usual incident where a child required medical treatment.”
HSC 1596.871(b)(1)(D)(i)
Jan 30, 20241 citation
CCR 101212(d)(1)(B)Type B
“Reporting Requirements 101212(d)(1)(B)during the operation of the child care center of any of the events a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day... Events reported shall include the following: Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not report an usual incident where a child required medical treatment.”
CCR 101212(d)(1)(B)
- Apr 4, 2023Nothing cited
- Apr 18, 2022Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 5 of this center's 7 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 7 times had fewer: 96% of 145 had rules cited at 4 or fewer.
How all 145 Bay Area centers inspected 7 times compare
Of the 145 Bay Area centers the state inspected 7 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None19%
- 1 of 726%
- 2 of 726%
- 3 of 715%
- 4 of 710%
- 5 of 73%This center
- 6 of 71%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- May 13, 2025
- On file
- 7 visits since April 2022 — 2 cited nothing · 5 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
A volunteer providing time-limited specialized services shall be exempt from the requirements of this subdivision if this person is directly supervised by the licensee or a facility employee with a criminal record clearance... the volunteer is not left alone with children in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not report an usual incident where a child required medical treatment.
· February 21, 2024
California CDSS publishes the full investigation narrative for a complaint, including its disposition, and classifies a citation Type A — an immediate risk to a child — or Type B.
May 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 13, 2025
CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B
The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature... Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in P1 yelled at both C2 and C3 in the Tiger classroom which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Apr 2025 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · April 18, 2025
ALLEGATION(S): Staff are not supervising the children Children are allowed to play rough, resulting in injuries Staff didn't report injury INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 5/13/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.J. met with Director A.C. to deliver the finding of a complaint filed against the Child Care Center (CCC) regarding the allegation staff are not supervising the children. Present for the inspection were the 52 preschool aged children and 8 staff. Based on interviews conducted, observations, and record review, the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were given and discussed. An exit interview was conducted. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On 5/13/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.J. met with Director A.C. to deliver the finding of a complaint filed against the Child Care Center (CCC) regarding the allegation children are allowed to play rough, resulting in injuries. Present for the inspection were the 52 preschool aged children and 8 staff. Based on interviews conducted and record review, the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were given and discussed. An exit interview was conducted. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On 5/13/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.J. met with Director A.C. to deliver the finding of a complaint filed against the Child Care Center (CCC) regarding the allegation staff didn't report injury. Present for the inspection were the 52 preschool aged children and 8 staff. Based on interviews conducted and record review, the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were given and discussed. An exit interview was conducted. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Apr 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · April 15, 2025
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 staff have only the Mandated reporter general training but not the complete child care provider training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Mar 2025 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · March 28, 2025
CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B
No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, 2 children were without visual supervision in the restroom, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Jan 2025 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · January 28, 2025
ALLEGATION(S): Staff is yelling at children INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 4/2/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) J.J. met with Director A.C. to deliver the finding of a complaint filed against the Child Care Center (CCC) regarding the allegation staff is yelling at children. Present for the inspection were the 52 preschool aged children and 12 staff. Based on interviews conducted and record review, the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were given and discussed. An exit interview was conducted. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
ALLEGATION(S): Staff made an inappropriate comment to child INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 4/2/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) J.J. met with Director A.C. to deliver the finding of a complaint filed against the Child Care Center (CCC) regarding the allegation staff made an inappropiate comment to child. Present for the inspection were the 52 preschool aged children and 12 staff. Based on interviews conducted and observations, the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted. Appeal rights were discussed and provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · March 6, 2024
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) · Type B
(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having water tested for lead which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101239.1(c)(2) · Type B
Bedding shall be individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in all nap equipment was stored where the bedding was in contact with others bedding which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Feb 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 21, 2024
HSC 1596.871(b)(1)(D)(i) · Type A
A volunteer providing time-limited specialized services shall be exempt from the requirements of this subdivision if this person is directly supervised by the licensee or a facility employee with a criminal record clearance... the volunteer is not left alone with children in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not report an usual incident where a child required medical treatment.
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 30, 2024
CCR 101212(d)(1)(B) · Type B
Reporting Requirements 101212(d)(1)(B)during the operation of the child care center of any of the events a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day... Events reported shall include the following: Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not report an usual incident where a child required medical treatment.
Jan 2024 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · January 24, 2024
ALLEGATION(S): Daycare child sustained unexplained injuries while in care Staff did not provide child's authorized representative with incident reports INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 02/21/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.J. met with Assistant Director K.K. to deliver the finding of a complaint filed against the childcare center regarding the allegations mentioned above. Present for the inspection was the director, 8 staff and 34 preschool aged children and 3 toddlers. Based on interviews conducted, the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were given and discussed. An exit interview was conducted. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
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Details
- Phone
- (510) 791-6161
- Address
- 34050 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, 94555
- License
- 013418973
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 10 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 5 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=1, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=7, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=1. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License ccld.dss.ca.gov
Large means the biggest quarter of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 76 to 312 children. Small is 8 to 30; medium is 31 to 75.