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22 Daycare Centers in Middletown, Delaware

Browse all 22 daycare centers in Middletown, Delaware. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Middletown

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Learning Tree Academy
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    400 North Ramunno Drive, Middletown, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 195 children

    Parents consistently praise Learning Tree Academy for exceptional teacher quality, caring staff, and strong developmental outcomes. The center fosters a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially, with parents appreciating communication tools, accessible leadership, and diverse programming from infant through pre-K.

    Caring and dedicated teachersstrong parent-teacher communication via appaccessible directorskindergarten prep program
  2. 2

    2486 North Dupont Parkway, Middletown, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 107 children

    Parents consistently praise Grow & Learn for its caring, attentive staff who treat children as individuals and create a nurturing, clean environment. Multiple reviews highlight that children are excited to attend daily and show strong academic preparation for kindergarten. The center is noted for responsive leadership, engaging activities, and a family-like atmosphere.

    Caring and dedicated staffclean facilityengaging and age-appropriate activitiesconsistent parent communication
  3. 3
    Brilliant Little Minds
    4.46 score
    4.6(17)

    122 Sandhill Drive, Middletown, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

    Brilliant Little Minds receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, nurturing staff who form strong bonds with children and families. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, security, well-rounded curriculum, excellent communication, and competitive pricing. Children show significant developmental progress and parents report feeling complete peace of mind leaving their children in the center's care.

    Warm and dedicated staffstrong staff reten
  4. 4

    102 Sandhill Drive, Middletown, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 165 children

    Brilliant Little Minds Learning Center in Middletown, Delaware receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting exceptional staff care, strong developmental progress, and a nurturing community atmosphere. Parents emphasize the warm, dedicated teachers, excellent communication, and sense of family throughout their children's early education experience.

    Warm and dedicated staffstrong staff retentionpersonalized attention to each childexcellent communication with parents
  5. 5

    1221 Cedar Lane Road, Middletown, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children

    Parents consistently praise Brilliant Little Minds for providing exceptional, loving care in a clean, secure facility. Staff members are described as warm, dedicated, and knowledgeable, with strong relationships with both children and families. Children show significant progress academically and socially, with parents reporting high satisfaction and smooth transitions.

    Warm and caring staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsexcellent communicationclean and secur
  6. 6

    4922 Summit Bridge Road, Middletown, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children

    Parents consistently praise Happy Place Child Care of Middletown for its warm, nurturing environment and exceptional staff who genuinely care about children's development. The center is noted for its safety, cleanliness, flexibility in scheduling, Christian values, and use of technology to keep parents informed. Families report strong peace of mind and lasting positive experiences.

    Caring and professional staffsafe and clean facilityflexible hours and scheduling optionsChristian/religious curriculum
  7. 7

    5350 Summit Bridge Rd, Middletown, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 51 children

    Bright Stars receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the hands-on owners, caring teachers, and nurturing environment where children are excited to attend. One parent reported serious concerns including a child not being fed for 8 hours and staff dishonesty, contrasting sharply with the positive experiences of other families.

    Owners present daily and know children by nameattentive and loving teacherschildren excited to attendstrong growth and learning outcomes
  8. 8

    125 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Middletown, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 127 children

    Bright Futures Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff who treat children like family, strong educational preparation for kindergarten, and long-term enrollment satisfaction spanning multiple children and years. The center is described as a welcoming, trustworthy environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.

    Caring and professional stafffamily-like atmospherestrong academic preparationresponsive and available director
  9. 9

    116 East Main Street, Middletown, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 148 children

    Bethesda Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 five-star reviews praising the qualified staff, engaging curriculum, and safe environment. One parent withdrew their child due to recent management changes and increased church involvement in school operations. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and excited to attend.

    Hands-on and caring staffqualified and certified teacherss
  10. 10
    The Growing Palace III
    3.6 score
    3.2(5)

    111 Patriot Drive, Suite A-B, Middletown, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    THE GROWING PALACE III has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the new ownership, caring staff, structured curriculum, and hands-on management. Negative reviews cite cleanliness issues, staff rudeness, health and safety concerns including illness transmission, and inconsistent care quality.

    Caring and compassionate teachersstructured curriculum with letters/numbers/seasonshands-on owner and directorregular parent communication about child progress

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Middletown based on parent reviews

Learning Tree Academy

4.9(20)

400 North Ramunno Drive, Middletown, DE

Parents consistently praise Learning Tree Academy for exceptional teacher quality, caring staff, and strong developmental outcomes. The center fosters a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially, with parents appreciating communication tools, accessible leadership, and diverse programming from infant through pre-K.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong parent-teacher communication via appaccessible directors

Grow & Learn Childcare Center

4.7(19)

2486 North Dupont Parkway, Middletown, DE

Parents consistently praise Grow & Learn for its caring, attentive staff who treat children as individuals and create a nurturing, clean environment. Multiple reviews highlight that children are excited to attend daily and show strong academic preparation for kindergarten. The center is noted for responsive leadership, engaging activities, and a family-like atmosphere.

Caring and dedicated staffclean facilityengaging and age-appropriate activities

Brilliant Little Minds

4.6(17)

122 Sandhill Drive, Middletown, DE

Brilliant Little Minds receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, nurturing staff who form strong bonds with children and families. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, security, well-rounded curriculum, excellent communication, and competitive pricing. Children show significant developmental progress and parents report feeling complete peace of mind leaving their children in the center's care.

Warm and dedicated staffstrong staff reten

Brilliant Little Minds Learning Center

4.6(17)

102 Sandhill Drive, Middletown, DE

Brilliant Little Minds Learning Center in Middletown, Delaware receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting exceptional staff care, strong developmental progress, and a nurturing community atmosphere. Parents emphasize the warm, dedicated teachers, excellent communication, and sense of family throughout their children's early education experience.

Warm and dedicated staffstrong staff retentionpersonalized attention to each child

Brilliant Little Minds @ Cedar Lane

4.6(17)

1221 Cedar Lane Road, Middletown, DE

Parents consistently praise Brilliant Little Minds for providing exceptional, loving care in a clean, secure facility. Staff members are described as warm, dedicated, and knowledgeable, with strong relationships with both children and families. Children show significant progress academically and socially, with parents reporting high satisfaction and smooth transitions.

Warm and caring staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsexcellent communication

Mercy Land Academy

5(4)

211 East Main Street, Middletown, DE

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Daycare Centers in Middletown, Delaware

There are 22 daycare centers in Middletown, Delaware. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Middletown, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Middletown

Showing 22 results

Mercy Land Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
211 East Main Street, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 378-2013
Gem School INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
100 Patriot Drive, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 464-1171
Learning Tree Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Learning Tree Academy for exceptional teacher quality, caring staff, and strong developmental outcomes. The center fosters a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially, with parents appreciating communication tools, accessible leadership, and diverse programming from infant through pre-K.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong parent-teacher communication via appaccessible directors
Address
400 North Ramunno Drive, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 449-1711
Brilliant Little Minds Learning Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
502 South Broad Street, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 593-1561
Grow & Learn Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Grow & Learn for its caring, attentive staff who treat children as individuals and create a nurturing, clean environment. Multiple reviews highlight that children are excited to attend daily and show strong academic preparation for kindergarten. The center is noted for responsive leadership, engaging activities, and a family-like atmosphere.

Caring and dedicated staffclean facilityengaging and age-appropriate activities
Address
2486 North Dupont Parkway, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 378-9100
Brilliant Little Minds
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Brilliant Little Minds receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, nurturing staff who form strong bonds with children and families. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, security, well-rounded curriculum, excellent communication, and competitive pricing. Children show significant developmental progress and parents report feeling complete peace of mind leaving their children in the center's care.

Warm and dedicated staffstrong staff reten
Address
122 Sandhill Drive, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 376-9889
Brilliant Little Minds Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Brilliant Little Minds Learning Center in Middletown, Delaware receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting exceptional staff care, strong developmental progress, and a nurturing community atmosphere. Parents emphasize the warm, dedicated teachers, excellent communication, and sense of family throughout their children's early education experience.

Warm and dedicated staffstrong staff retentionpersonalized attention to each child
Address
102 Sandhill Drive, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 376-9889
Brilliant Little Minds @ Cedar Lane
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Brilliant Little Minds for providing exceptional, loving care in a clean, secure facility. Staff members are described as warm, dedicated, and knowledgeable, with strong relationships with both children and families. Children show significant progress academically and socially, with parents reporting high satisfaction and smooth transitions.

Warm and caring staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsexcellent communication
Address
1221 Cedar Lane Road, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 376-9889
Happy Place Child Care Of Middletown
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Happy Place Child Care of Middletown for its warm, nurturing environment and exceptional staff who genuinely care about children's development. The center is noted for its safety, cleanliness, flexibility in scheduling, Christian values, and use of technology to keep parents informed. Families report strong peace of mind and lasting positive experiences.

Caring and professional staffsafe and clean facilityflexible hours and scheduling options
Address
4922 Summit Bridge Road, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 737-3603
Bright Stars Childcare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Bright Stars receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the hands-on owners, caring teachers, and nurturing environment where children are excited to attend. One parent reported serious concerns including a child not being fed for 8 hours and staff dishonesty, contrasting sharply with the positive experiences of other families.

Owners present daily and know children by nameattentive and loving teacherschildren excited to attend
Address
5350 Summit Bridge Rd, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 570-0543
Bright Futures INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Bright Futures Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff who treat children like family, strong educational preparation for kindergarten, and long-term enrollment satisfaction spanning multiple children and years. The center is described as a welcoming, trustworthy environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.

Caring and professional stafffamily-like atmospherestrong academic preparation
Address
125 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 376-1700
Bethesda Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Bethesda Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 five-star reviews praising the qualified staff, engaging curriculum, and safe environment. One parent withdrew their child due to recent management changes and increased church involvement in school operations. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and excited to attend.

Hands-on and caring staffqualified and certified teacherss
Address
116 East Main Street, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 378-8435
The Growing Palace III
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

THE GROWING PALACE III has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the new ownership, caring staff, structured curriculum, and hands-on management. Negative reviews cite cleanliness issues, staff rudeness, health and safety concerns including illness transmission, and inconsistent care quality.

Caring and compassionate teachersstructured curriculum with letters/numbers/seasonshands-on owner and director
Address
111 Patriot Drive, Suite A-B, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 376-5553
Ymca Of Delaware / Cedar Lane Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1259 Cedar Lane Road, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 898-4835
Boys & Girls Club @ Appoquinimink
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14 South Broad Street, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 378-7620
Bright Beginnings Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1125 Jamison Corner Road, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 376-8001
Boys & Girls Club @ Brick Mill Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
378 Brick Mill Road, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 658-1870
Bethesda Cdc/Silverlake Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
200 East Cochran Street, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 378-8435
Kiddie Academy Of Middletown
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Middletown receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the warm, welcoming environment and dedicated teachers who support children's development across multiple age groups. One negative review alleges inappropriate handling of a toddler, contrasting sharply with the majority of reports highlighting staff care and professionalism.

Warm and welcoming staffopen communication with parentschild development and vocabulary growth
Address
915 Boyds Corner Road, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 376-5112
Ymca Of Delaware / Bunker Hill
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1070 Bunker Hill Road, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 898-4835
Tender Loving Kare Childcare & Learning Center IV
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2356 South Dupont Highway, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 376-8554
Celebree Learning Center - Dove Run
Child Daycare & Preschools

Celebree Learning Center in Middletown receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, strong communication, engaging curriculum, and welcoming environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show noticeable developmental growth.

Caring and professional staffexcellent communication with parentsengaging curriculum with learning activities
Address
140 Dove Run Drive, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 378-1427

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Frequently asked questions

There are 22 all daycares in Middletown, Delaware. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Middletown, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Delaware's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Delaware)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Daycare costs in Delaware typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Middletown for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Middletown must be licensed by Delaware's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.