Learning Tree, The
1480 Poplar Avenue, Oakdale, CA 95361 · Stanislaus County
ClosedChild care center (preschool)
This center is closed. California lists its license as closed as of Dec 24, 2024. Its state inspection history is shown below.
Learning Tree, The was a licensed child care center in Oakdale, CA, licensed for up to 45 children. Its license closed around December 2024. Since February 2021, the state inspected it 2 times and investigated 1 complaint, 1 substantiated, and issued 7 citations, 0 of them Type A. Its inspection history is kept here for reference.
Inspection history
0Type A citations
7Type B citations
2Inspections
1 of 1Complaints substantiated
Every state visit
Citation issuedNo citationTop row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety2
Caregiver conduct2
Other standards1
Health & medication1
Training & qualifications1
Citations, newest first
Type BDec 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in count that LPA observed that the play ground area was in need of wood chips. LPA also observed that the playground toys and tables were in need of cleaning due to the weather, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 19, 2025
Type BNov 6, 2024Complaint investigationOther standards
Rule §101215
Director stated they will provide CCLD the Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC 308) form to CCLD desgnated qulified individual who will be present if director is not by
Plan of correction due Nov 20, 2024
Type BNov 6, 2024Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(2)
Personal Rights. (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights. (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as: 1 Director stated she will submit pictures of all locked cabinets in each classroom provide a training or proper storing of hazardous chemicals and provide a copy of the agenda and sign in sheet by
Plan of correction due Nov 20, 2024
Type BJun 22, 2023Case management visit (incident)Caregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(3)
Teacher stated that they will conduct a staff training on how to handle children and will submit copy of agenda and copy of staff sign in sheet to Licensing by
Plan of correction due Jul 7, 2023
Type BDec 5, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies §101239(n)
Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During today's inspection, LPA observed a changing pad with foam showing, thereby staff is unable to properly sanitize changing pad. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Dec 19, 2022
Type BDec 5, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Staff immunizations §1596.7995(a)(1)
Based on record review, , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed staff #1,3 (who is also missing TB test results) and 6 are missing the required immunization, including flu. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Dec 19, 2022
Type BDec 5, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Mandated reporter training §1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During today's inspection, LPA observed staff #1, 3 and 4 do not have current mandated training certificates in their files. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Dec 19, 2022
Complaint investigations
SubstantiatedNov 6, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Sep 16, 2024
Substantiated allegations:
Staff did not ensure hazardous chemicals were inaccessible to day care children.
Licensee does not ensure a qualified director is present during operating hours.
2 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
About this center
Licensed capacity45 children
License typeChild care center (preschool)
License statusClosed
Licensed sinceAug 8, 1995
ClosedDec 24, 2024
LicenseeValnan Children's Center, INC.
Last administratorLaura Micheletti
State facility #503601238
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Citations are quoted from California Department of Social Services inspection and complaint reports. Type A citations are the state’s most serious category (an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or personal rights); Type B citations are a potential risk. A citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall. Complaint allegations appear here only when the state substantiated them.
To read the full state reports, search facility number 503601238 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.