The Learning Tree - Queens Village NY Child Care - Pre School

86-28 FRANCIS LEWIS BLVD. , QUEENS VILLAGE NY 11427
(718) 740-2300
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: THE LEARNING TREE is a Child Care - Pre School in QUEENS VILLAGE NY, with a maximum capacity of 76 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 YEARS - 5 YEARS. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: Years in Operation: 7

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 7865
  • Capacity: 76
  • Age Range: 2 YEARS - 5 YEARS
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: New York City Department of Health
  • District Office Phone: 311 or (212) NEW-YOR (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2020-10-08 Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards) 47.19(c)(2) OPEN
Brief Description: Uncleared staff observed having unsupervised contact with children. Current SCR clearance is over 2 years old. Documents Not available at time of inspection
2020-01-16 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.41(j) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
2020-01-16 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.49(a) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.
2020-01-16 Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards) 47.19(c)(2) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Uncleared staff observed having unsupervised contact with children. Current SCR clearance is over 2 years old. Documents Not available at time of inspection
2019-10-18 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.41(j) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
2019-09-11 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.33(b) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
2019-09-11 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.33(c) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Staff failed to obtain proof of immunization; Except for exempt staff, required staff immunizations were not submitted to child care service; records not confidential.
2019-09-11 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.41(j) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
2019-09-11 Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards) 47.19(c)(1) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
2019-03-07 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.25(a)(2)(B) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Enrolled children 6 months to 59 months have Not received FDA approved annual influenza immunization by December 31 of the year
2019-03-07 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.49(a) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.
2019-03-07 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.57(b) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.
2019-03-07 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.59(d) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.
2019-01-10 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.49(a) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.
2018-12-07 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.41(j) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.

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Reviews

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Susie Aug 12, 2017
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

If I could give a negative star I would. The Learning Tree located on Francis Lewis Blvd ( sister location to Peek a Boo in Elmhurst) . My son was going to this facility for 1 ½ years. Since I’ve been there the turnover is ridiculous- they do not paid their employees ( A FACT not an assumption) .

My son wasn’t given his lunch ( several times) because the teacher and TA were too busy socializing and not doing their jobs). I spoke with his teacher Miss Liz about the lunch situation twice- and still she didn’t fix the problem- STRIKE 1

On 8/4/2017, supposedly a fellow student threw a chair and it hit my son. On Monday morning (8/7/2017) I went to the Learning Tree to find out why – my husband or myself wasn’t called, no incident report was in his lunch bag and no one informed grandpa when he picked up my son.

Nadine the director, informed me she will investigate and call me back. I decided to stayed until I got answers, supposedly there was a report filled out by TA ( a TA whose child is in the same class she works in) , personal I think this is a conflict of interest.

Per the director Nadine and owner Jeanie,the report wasn’t given to me because there was no supervisor was on duty on 8/4/17. As for calling parents- it was an error made by the staff. I asked to see the video from that day- just to ease my mind. I was told by Nadine and Jeanie ( the owner) they don’t know how to operator the video system….REALLY??? (BULLSHIT) - STRIKE 2 ( what would have happened if a police officer needed to see the video??)

I told them I want to see the video and to get a person who knows how to operator the system ( I left a message for Jeanie and Nadine to call me regarding the video- they never called me back- unprofessional)

The next day 8/8/17, I went back again….still the incident report was unsigned but was in the log book. THE LEARNING TREE IS FILLING OUT INCIDENT REPORTS AND NOT INFORMING THE PARENTS OF THE INCIDENT. MOST THE REPORTS IN THE BOOK WERE UNSIGNED . I was informed on 8/8/17 that there was a supervisor working on 8/4/17- so how come I didn’t get a phone called or a report?? I was given the bullshit excuse that is was family assistant- Jordan to call me- yeah right. I told Nadine and Jeanie, NO, its supervisor, the teacher and the TA that come before the guy who sits at the front desk. Nadine and Jeanie- takes no professional responsibility and passes the blame to support staff.

In 8/8/17 I was informed that they can’t operate the video system because they ( the owner and director) didn’t have or know the password-STRIKE 3. They have to get a tech to get the password. I informed the owner- JEANIE- to get a tech and I will be back to check the video. I waited – called -left a message- no call back again. Called again- informed that Deirdres would call me to set up a time to see the video….I WAS INFORMED BY Deirdres THEY OBTAINED THE PASSWORD BUT NO VIDEO FOR FRIDAY 8/4/17 WAS AVAILABLE BECAUSE THE SYSTEM ONLY STORES FOR 24HRS---BULLSHIT- LIARS. I Informed Deirdres and Jeanie they are lying about what really happened on Friday 8/4/17 and I will file a complaint with the Department of Education. I was there on Monday, and its now 5:45pm on a Tuesday you tell me this. COVER UP .

On 8/9/17 I picked up my son stuff and informed the school I am waiting for my deposit. I was told finance is working on it but they don’t when I will get my check. REALLY!!!

On 8/10/17- called Nadine- left a message for call back- no call back- shocking !! Call back again- per Nadine – Jeanie was supposed to take care of it. I called Jeanie- informed by Jeanie that there are procedures that need to be followed and Jordan was supposed to call finance regarding by check- THEY LOVE TO PLAY THE BLAME GAME. I INFORMED JEANIE IF THERE ARE PROCEDURES- WHAT HAPPENED TO MY PHONE CALL OR REPORT.??? SHE SAID THAT “THERE ARE PROCEDURE THAT NEED TO BE FOLLOWED” AND PROCEED TO HANG UP THE PHONE ON ME----TALK ABOUT UNPROFESSIONAL- AS AN OWNER AND EXECUTIVE.

I APPRECIATE AND LOVE MISS ROXANNE AND MISS NAFISA FOR TIME AND CARE THEY HAVE FOR THE STUDENTS. THEY CARE AND LOVE UR CHILD LIKE THEIR OWN- WISH THE ENTIRE STAFF WAS LIKE THEM.

Please do not sent your child here . They are unprofessional, mean and uncaring.

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