Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.36
- Local median
- 0.28
The Villages Early Childhood Center- Middleton
2325 Leanne Ln, Middleton, FL 34762
- License:
- C05SU0079
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 688
- License expiration:
- August 14, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Sumter County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 31, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 31, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for The Villages Early Childhood Center- Middleton from July 27, 2023 through March 31, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 1, 2025 and involved recordkeeping.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Two later inspections, from December 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 12 local median in Sumter County
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.7
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 14, 2024December 10, 2024March 11, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Report comments
- 2 staff listed on the supplement Child Abuse and Neglect had expired. Staff updated form at time of inspection. Counselor reviewed all 46 staff files of The Villages - Middleton Counselor reviewed all 29 staff files of The Villages - Buffalo Ridge
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Staff exceeded timeframe of a year to finish trainings. Trainings commenced on 2011 while working in the industry for more than a year.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not begin the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, have begun training as of 12/10/24. Technical assistance provided that child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, listed on supplemental, did not complete approved five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. Child care personnel will need to complete course by due date. Technical assistance provided that all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members stay current with their required introductory training and professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 noted that some personnel had not completed required training within the expected timeframes. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center tracks and supports staff professional development.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on March 31, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the leadership team take to monitor staff training requirements on an ongoing basis?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports between 2024 and 2025. Learning about the center's monitoring system helps parents understand how the facility manages these requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on March 31, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the process for maintaining and updating personnel records to ensure all required documentation is always on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from July 2025 indicate that some annual forms were missing or expired in staff files at the time of inspection. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative procedures for keeping staff records complete.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later clean inspection was recorded on March 31, 2026.
Related violations
General question
How does the center communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center communicates staffing changes and daily schedules helps parents feel more connected to their child's care environment. Consistent communication is a key part of building a strong partnership between families and the facility.
General question
What is the center's approach to onboarding new staff members to ensure they are fully prepared to support the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the onboarding process provides insight into how the center prepares its team to provide high-quality care. This helps parents understand the level of support and training provided to staff members as they join the team.