The Learning Tree Academy school building on Emerson Drive, Palm Bay

Gold Seal

NECPA Accredited

Licensed & Accredited · Palm Bay, FL

Where curiosityblossomsinto lifelong learning.

Gold Seal NECPA-accredited day care, preschool and free VPK for ages 1–12. Open 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM, with three free USDA meals served every single day.

(321) 951-3868

30+

Years in Palm Bay

1–12

Ages welcome

Free meals daily

Gold Seal AccreditedFree Florida VPK3 USDA Meals DailyAges 1 – 12Open 6:30 AM – 6:00 PMPalm Bay's Premier Preschool

Ages 1 – 12

Infants, Toddlers, VPK & After-School

6:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Flexible hours for working parents

3 Free USDA Meals

Breakfast, hot lunch & afternoon snack

NECPA Gold Seal

Florida's highest early-learning standard

Why families choose the Tree

Four roots. One canopy.

Accredited, licensed & trusted for 30+ years

NECPA-accredited and Gold Seal designated. Licensed by the Department of Children and Families, recognized by the Early Learning Coalition of Brevard, and a high-performing VPK provider on the Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener.

Children learn by doing

Our FunShine Digital® curriculum is built on a simple truth: children learn through play, experimentation and exploration. Dynamic investigation, open-ended experiences, and teachers who facilitate rather than lecture.

Fuel for growing minds

Ninety percent of brain growth happens before age five — so we serve three free USDA-approved meals every day. Hot breakfast, balanced lunch, afternoon snack. No lunchbox required.

An open door for parents

We welcome parents to visit and volunteer any time. Lesson plans and daily schedules are posted in every classroom, and teachers are always a conversation away.

Our Programs

A place for every age

Explore all programs

Ages 1 – 2

Infants & Toddlers

Nurturing sensory play, loving routines, and gentle milestones on your child's own daily schedule.

Ages 3 – 5

Pre-School & Free VPK

Structured literacy, early math, science, music and art — a VPK program that exceeds Florida kindergarten expectations.

Ages 2 – 5

Mixed-Age Grouping

Older children grow patient and confident; younger ones leap forward — a rich environment that honors every pace.

Ages 4 – 12

Transition & Summer Camp

Individual transition plans for every child, plus a theme-packed summer camp and FREE Summer VPK.

Parent's Top Choice in Palm Bay

Straight from our families

"This is a very nice preschool with great staff. Hudson loves going to school — he is always so happy to go see Miss Vonda and the others. The facility is clean and the staff is very friendly. Hudson has learned lots of new skills, and the teachers say he integrated right away as if he'd been going for months. We are thankful they are so close to home!"

Lucian R.

Palm Bay parent

From the Blog

Notes from under the tree

All articles

VPK & School Readiness

5 Key Milestones to Prepare Your Toddler for Free Florida VPK

Florida's free Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program gives every 4-year-old a head start. Here's how everyday routines at home pave the path for kindergarten success.

Health & Nutrition

Why Balanced USDA Meals Matter for Early Brain Growth

Ninety percent of brain growth happens before age five. Here's how the three free USDA-approved meals we serve every day power that growth.

Accreditation & Quality

What Gold Seal NECPA Accreditation Actually Means for Your Child

You'll see the Gold Seal badge on our door — but what does it mean? A plain-language guide to the standards behind the sticker.

Come see it yourself

The tour takes 20 minutes.
The decision takes one visit.

Walk the classrooms, meet Ms. Joan and the team, and watch a morning unfold. Tell us a little about your child and we'll confirm a time within one business day.