Middleton's Early Learning Center
226-02 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413 · (718) 949-9890
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 94 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
No supervision, safe-sleep or background-check violations. 16 inspections from Nov 3, 2023 to Apr 20, 2026. Violations: 1 public health hazard, 2 critical, 8 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 0Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 0Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 0Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 2Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Apr 20, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(f)Child care service teaching staff acting as assistant teachers do Not meet age and educational requirements.
Jan 29, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jan 9, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(c)Services fail to install interior fire alarms and/or sprinklers where required.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.47(e)Outdoor play area was observed Not maintained Nr free of hazards or nuisances at time of inspection.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(g)Required smoke and carbon monoxide detectors Not provided or maintained at time of inspection.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.09(e)Permittee conducted facility renovations and/or modified the terms of the permit without prior approval from DOHMH.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.45(b)At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.49(b)At time of inspection trash and garbage observed Not stored in appropriate containers with tight fitting lids.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.55(c)Adequate space/arrangement to provide separate storage areas for children's outer garments Not provided or maintained at time of inspection.
Mar 18, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Mar 12, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jan 2, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Dec 6, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Nov 6, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Jul 3, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jun 28, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required
No violations written up.
Jun 12, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
Jun 7, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
May 30, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 21, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Feb 27, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
Nov 3, 2023Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #7271 or the name to see the city's page). We pulled this from the city on Oct 19, 2026. It covers the last 3 years. The city says some of these violations may not be final. Programs can challenge them at a hearing, and some get dismissed.
Nearby daycares
| Grade | Program | Distance | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Some violations on file | Ceo Kids | 0 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Linden Sda Daycare Center | 0.3 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | The Learning Curve Pre-School | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Kidz World Early Childhood Center Inc. | 0.4 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Kidz World Early Childhood Center Inc. | 0.4 mi | 0 to 2 years |