Best Daycare Centers in Middletown, NY
Compare 13 daycare centers in Middletown. Average rating: 4.48/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Middletown, New York at a glance
- Daycares
- 13
- Avg rating
- 4.48/5
- Parent reviews
- 98
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Middletown has 13 licensed daycares with 98 parent reviews averaging 4.48/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 45% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 10940 zip code, averaging 4.41 stars across 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Prime Time Child Care Center4.64 score4.8(20)
110 Crystal Run, Middletown, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Prime Time Child Care Center in Middletown receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong learning outcomes, and effective communication through the facility's app. Families report feeling secure and confident in their children's development and safety.
caring and attentive teachersexperienced director (Eva Ramos)strong learning and development outcomesgood student-to-teacher ratios - 2First Steps Early Learning Academy4.32 score4.4(20)
125 Dolson Avenue, Middletown, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
First Steps Early Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional child development, attentive staff, and strong leadership under Mrs. Forbes. Parents highlight significant learning gains, daily communication updates, and a nurturing environment where children feel safe and happy. The center is credited with preparing children for kindergarten and supporting children with diverse needs, including those on the spectrum.
Attentive and caring staffstrong child development and academic progressqualified and vetted teachersdaily updates and communication via app - 3Ymca Of Middletown4.24 score4.3(20)
0 Liberty Street, Middletown, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
The YMCA of Middletown is highly regarded for its friendly and supportive staff, quality facilities, and diverse programs for families. Parents appreciate the interactive childcare services and clean, well-maintained workout areas. However, some operational issues and equipment maintenance concerns have been noted.
Friendly and helpful staffinteractive and engaging childcare workersclean facilitiesvariety of programs for all ages - 4Temple Sinai4.2 score4.4(5)
75 Highland Ave, Middletown, NY · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise Temple Sinai's Hebrew school curriculum and leadership under Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein, describing the facility as welcoming and accommodating. The preschool program (MHA) is noted as excellent, with children enjoying their experience.
Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein's inviting and accommodating approachexcellent Hebrew school curriculumexcellent preschool programbeautiful facility - 5On My Way Early Learning & Childcare4.16 score4.2(20)
12 Riverside Drive., Middletown, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
On My Way Early Learning & Childcare in Middletown, NY receives consistently positive feedback from long-term parents. All 10 reviews rate the center 5/5 stars, praising the dedicated staff, safe environment, and strong developmental support from infancy through school-age. Parents highlight excellent communication, responsive management, and a warm, nurturing community atmosphere.
Dedicated and caring staffstrong communication with parentssafe and secure facilitycleanliness - 6New Wonders Learning Center INC.3.94 score3.9(9)
201 Dolson Ave., Middletown, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
New Wonders Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, clean facilities, and useful parent communication apps, though a few parents reported unprofessional conduct, privacy concerns, and staff inexperience. The center is popular enough that some families drive significant distances to attend.
caring and enthusiastic staffclean and safe environmentage-segregated roomsWatch Me Grow camera system
Rating Distribution
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Middletown
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Middletown, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Middletown zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10940 | 9 | 4.41 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Middletown (– children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
0
Large
76–150 children
0
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Middletown based on parent reviews
Prime Time Child Care Center
110 Crystal Run, Middletown, NY
Prime Time Child Care Center in Middletown receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong learning outcomes, and effective communication through the facility's app. Families report feeling secure and confident in their children's development and safety.
First Steps Early Learning Academy
125 Dolson Avenue, Middletown, NY
First Steps Early Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional child development, attentive staff, and strong leadership under Mrs. Forbes. Parents highlight significant learning gains, daily communication updates, and a nurturing environment where children feel safe and happy. The center is credited with preparing children for kindergarten and supporting children with diverse needs, including those on the spectrum.
Ymca Of Middletown
0 Liberty Street, Middletown, NY
The YMCA of Middletown is highly regarded for its friendly and supportive staff, quality facilities, and diverse programs for families. Parents appreciate the interactive childcare services and clean, well-maintained workout areas. However, some operational issues and equipment maintenance concerns have been noted.
Temple Sinai
75 Highland Ave, Middletown, NY
Parents praise Temple Sinai's Hebrew school curriculum and leadership under Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein, describing the facility as welcoming and accommodating. The preschool program (MHA) is noted as excellent, with children enjoying their experience.
Middletown Agri-Business Child Development
47 Academy Avenue, Middletown, NY
One reviewer describes the facility as excellent. The single available comment provides a positive assessment of the center.
Kindercollege Occc /Morrison Lab School
133 South St, Middletown, NY
One parent describes the program as an ideal environment where their child has flourished since age two. The reviewer highlights the staff's caring, compassionate, and accommodating nature, noting that the team has become like an extended family.
Map
Daycare types in Middletown
Daycare Centers in Middletown, New York
There are 13 daycare centers in Middletown, New York. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Middletown have an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 45% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 98 parent reviews.
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 13 results
- Address
- 240 Midland Lake Road, Middletown, NY
- Phone
- (845) 692-6567
One reviewer describes the facility as excellent. The single available comment provides a positive assessment of the center.
- Address
- 47 Academy Avenue, Middletown, NY
- Phone
- (845) 956-2270
- Address
- 96 N. Beacon Street, Middletown, NY
- Phone
- (845) 421-6215
One parent describes the program as an ideal environment where their child has flourished since age two. The reviewer highlights the staff's caring, compassionate, and accommodating nature, noting that the team has become like an extended family.
- Address
- 133 South St, Middletown, NY
- Phone
- (845) 341-4165
Prime Time Child Care Center in Middletown receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong learning outcomes, and effective communication through the facility's app. Families report feeling secure and confident in their children's development and safety.
- Address
- 110 Crystal Run, Middletown, NY
- Phone
- (845) 692-0500
Parents praise Temple Sinai's Hebrew school curriculum and leadership under Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein, describing the facility as welcoming and accommodating. The preschool program (MHA) is noted as excellent, with children enjoying their experience.
- Address
- 75 Highland Ave, Middletown, NY
- Phone
- (845) 343-1861
First Steps Early Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional child development, attentive staff, and strong leadership under Mrs. Forbes. Parents highlight significant learning gains, daily communication updates, and a nurturing environment where children feel safe and happy. The center is credited with preparing children for kindergarten and supporting children with diverse needs, including those on the spectrum.
- Address
- 125 Dolson Avenue, Middletown, NY
- Phone
- (845) 344-1154
The YMCA of Middletown is highly regarded for its friendly and supportive staff, quality facilities, and diverse programs for families. Parents appreciate the interactive childcare services and clean, well-maintained workout areas. However, some operational issues and equipment maintenance concerns have been noted.
- Address
- 0 Liberty Street, Middletown, NY
- Phone
- (845) 395-1025
On My Way Early Learning & Childcare in Middletown, NY receives consistently positive feedback from long-term parents. All 10 reviews rate the center 5/5 stars, praising the dedicated staff, safe environment, and strong developmental support from infancy through school-age. Parents highlight excellent communication, responsive management, and a warm, nurturing community atmosphere.
- Address
- 12 Riverside Drive., Middletown, NY
- Phone
- (845) 692-5437
New Wonders Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, clean facilities, and useful parent communication apps, though a few parents reported unprofessional conduct, privacy concerns, and staff inexperience. The center is popular enough that some families drive significant distances to attend.
- Address
- 201 Dolson Ave., Middletown, NY
- Phone
- (845) 342-5708
Parents report mixed experiences, with one highlighting exceptional, loving care for a UPK program participant, while another cites safety concerns and outdated facilities. The feedback contrasts positive personal interactions with serious complaints about staff responsiveness and physical conditions.
- Address
- 66 E Main St, Middletown, NY
- Phone
- (845) 343-1444
- Address
- 2320 Route 6, Middletown, NY
- Phone
- (845) 343-1158
- Address
- 384 Crystal Run Road, Middletown, NY
- Phone
- (845) 695-1350
Page 1 of 1· 13 results
Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with New York's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in New York)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
- Church Daycare — 1 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities