Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Middletown, CT
Compare 14 child daycare & preschools in Middletown. Average rating: 4.66/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Middletown, Connecticut at a glance
- Programs
- 14
- Avg rating
- 4.66/5
- Parent reviews
- 119
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Middletown has 14 licensed child daycare & preschools with 119 parent reviews averaging 4.66/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 86% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 06457 zip code, averaging 4.66 stars across 21 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.
- 1Home On The Grange Child Care Center4.56 score4.7(20)
369 Butternut St, Middletown, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 67 children
Home on the Grange consistently receives perfect 5-star reviews from parents and staff. Families praise the caring, dedicated staff, safe and clean facility, engaging curriculum, and strong communication. Children show significant developmental growth and emotional attachment to the center.
Experienced and kind staffhome-like atmosphere with center flexibilityexcellent communication with parentssafe and clean facility - 2Shiloh Youth Enrichment4.55 score4.7(19)
346 Butternut St, Middletown, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Note: The reviews provided appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere, spiritual experience, and community. Parents mention positive experiences with services and summer camp.
welcoming atmospherepeaceful environmentfamily-orientedfriendly staff - 3Gianelli'S Early Learning Center4.53 score4.8(10)
67 Round Hill Road, Middletown, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children
Gianelli's Early Learning Center receives nearly universal praise from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, quality education combining academics with life skills, homemade meals, and safe, clean environment. One former student noted strong academic preparation but expressed concerns about the religious (nun-led) atmosphere.
caring and loving staffstrong academic preparationlife skills instructionhomemade meals made fresh daily - 4Bright & Early Children'S Learning Centers I4.4 score4.5(20)
861 Middle St, Middletown, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children
Parents consistently praise Bright & Early Children's Learning Centers for its warm, welcoming environment and highly attentive, caring staff. Reviewers report their children thrive academically and socially, with excellent communication between parents and teachers. The center is noted for its strong leadership, clean facilities, safety focus, and flexibility with scheduling.
Knowledgeable and loving teacherswelcoming environmentexcellent communication with parentsstrong leadership (Director Kaitlyn and Assistant Director Jenn) - 5Neighborhood Preschool- High Street3.94 score3.9(7)
115 High St, Middletown, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 29 children
Neighborhood Preschool has highly positive reviews from families who attended years ago, praising caring teachers, play-based learning, and strong community. However, recent reviews indicate serious management and leadership issues, including allegations of staff abuse investigated by DCF, loss of accreditation and services, and policies that disadvantage full-time working parents.
Experienced and caring teachers with long tenureplay-based educational approachwarm and welcoming community environmentfamily-oriented programs
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Middletown
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 119 reviews, analyzed by AI
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06457 | 21 | 4.66 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Middletown (16–182 children)
Small
up to 30 children
4
Medium
31–75 children
13
Large
76–150 children
3
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Middletown based on parent reviews
Home On The Grange Child Care Center
369 Butternut St, Middletown, CT
Home on the Grange consistently receives perfect 5-star reviews from parents and staff. Families praise the caring, dedicated staff, safe and clean facility, engaging curriculum, and strong communication. Children show significant developmental growth and emotional attachment to the center.
Shiloh Youth Enrichment
346 Butternut St, Middletown, CT
Note: The reviews provided appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere, spiritual experience, and community. Parents mention positive experiences with services and summer camp.
Gianelli'S Early Learning Center
67 Round Hill Road, Middletown, CT
Gianelli's Early Learning Center receives nearly universal praise from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, quality education combining academics with life skills, homemade meals, and safe, clean environment. One former student noted strong academic preparation but expressed concerns about the religious (nun-led) atmosphere.
Bright & Early Children'S Learning Centers I
861 Middle St, Middletown, CT
Parents consistently praise Bright & Early Children's Learning Centers for its warm, welcoming environment and highly attentive, caring staff. Reviewers report their children thrive academically and socially, with excellent communication between parents and teachers. The center is noted for its strong leadership, clean facilities, safety focus, and flexibility with scheduling.
South Farms Nursery School
261 Ridge Road, Middletown, CT
Parents describe South Farms Nursery School as a transformative and high-quality preschool program, with one family noting significant improvements in their child's social skills and daily routine adherence. Another reviewer highlights the staff's deep community connections and genuine dedication, while a third praises the program's educational value and the staff's family-like approach.
Neighborhood Preschool- High Street
115 High St, Middletown, CT
Neighborhood Preschool has highly positive reviews from families who attended years ago, praising caring teachers, play-based learning, and strong community. However, recent reviews indicate serious management and leadership issues, including allegations of staff abuse investigated by DCF, loss of accreditation and services, and policies that disadvantage full-time working parents.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Middletown, Connecticut
There are 14 child daycare & preschools in Middletown, Connecticut, making up 67% of the 21 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 4.66 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 86% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 119 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.
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Parents describe South Farms Nursery School as a transformative and high-quality preschool program, with one family noting significant improvements in their child's social skills and daily routine adherence. Another reviewer highlights the staff's deep community connections and genuine dedication, while a third praises the program's educational value and the staff's family-like approach.
- Address
- 261 Ridge Road, Middletown, CT
- Phone
- (860) 344-1179
Gianelli's Early Learning Center receives nearly universal praise from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, quality education combining academics with life skills, homemade meals, and safe, clean environment. One former student noted strong academic preparation but expressed concerns about the religious (nun-led) atmosphere.
- Address
- 67 Round Hill Road, Middletown, CT
- Phone
- (860) 346-5765
Note: The reviews provided appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere, spiritual experience, and community. Parents mention positive experiences with services and summer camp.
- Address
- 346 Butternut St, Middletown, CT
- Phone
- (860) 346-8296
Home on the Grange consistently receives perfect 5-star reviews from parents and staff. Families praise the caring, dedicated staff, safe and clean facility, engaging curriculum, and strong communication. Children show significant developmental growth and emotional attachment to the center.
- Address
- 369 Butternut St, Middletown, CT
- Phone
- (860) 788-6892
Parents consistently praise Bright & Early Children's Learning Centers for its warm, welcoming environment and highly attentive, caring staff. Reviewers report their children thrive academically and socially, with excellent communication between parents and teachers. The center is noted for its strong leadership, clean facilities, safety focus, and flexibility with scheduling.
- Address
- 861 Middle St, Middletown, CT
- Phone
- (860) 635-0544
Neighborhood Preschool has highly positive reviews from families who attended years ago, praising caring teachers, play-based learning, and strong community. However, recent reviews indicate serious management and leadership issues, including allegations of staff abuse investigated by DCF, loss of accreditation and services, and policies that disadvantage full-time working parents.
- Address
- 115 High St, Middletown, CT
- Phone
- (860) 685-3710
Parents consistently praise Building Blocks Middletown for its caring, dedicated staff who create a nurturing and safe environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. All reviewers report high satisfaction with teacher quality, cleanliness, communication, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. Multiple parents note significant child development gains and describe feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.
- Address
- 800 East Street, Middletown, CT
- Phone
- (860) 632-2014
- Address
- 1055 Randolph Rd, Middletown, CT
- Phone
- (860) 346-0766
- Address
- 200 Kaplan Dr, Middletown, CT
- Phone
- (860) 635-9044
- Address
- 300 Country Club Rd, Middletown, CT
- Phone
- (860) 347-8200
- Address
- 207 Westfield St, Middletown, CT
- Phone
- (860) 346-4536
Town and Country Early Learning Centers in Middletown receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Families praise the caring, attentive staff who build strong relationships with children, combined with a well-rounded curriculum that supports both academic and creative development. Parents report their children are excited to attend, feel safe and loved, and thrive in the small class settings.
- Address
- 195 S Main St, Middletown, CT
- Phone
- (860) 347-1400
- Address
- 390 Ridge Rd, Middletown, CT
- Phone
- (860) 347-9010
- Address
- 99 Union Street, Middletown, CT
- Phone
- (860) 343-6227
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with Connecticut's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Connecticut)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities
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