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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Middleton, MA

Compare 2 child daycare & preschools in Middleton. Average rating: 4.25/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Middleton, Massachusetts at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.25/5
Parent reviews
19
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Middleton offers 2 licensed child daycare & preschools, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 4.25/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Middleton

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.

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    Magical Beginnings River Academy
    4.38 score
    4.5(15)

    16 River Street, Middleton, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 108 children

    Parents consistently praise Magical Beginnings River Academy for its warm, family-like environment and highly professional staff. Children show strong developmental progress and genuine enthusiasm for attending school. Parents report excellent communication between home and school, clean facilities, and responsive leadership.

    Caring and attentive staffclean and safe facilitiesstrong developmental progress in childrenexcellent home-school communication

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Middleton

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Middleton (98–108 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Middleton based on parent reviews

Magical Beginnings River Academy

4.5(15)

16 River Street, Middleton, MA

Parents consistently praise Magical Beginnings River Academy for its warm, family-like environment and highly professional staff. Children show strong developmental progress and genuine enthusiasm for attending school. Parents report excellent communication between home and school, clean facilities, and responsive leadership.

Caring and attentive staffclean and safe facilitiesstrong developmental progress in children

Magical Beginnings Academy

4(4)

225 Maple St, Middleton, MA

Several parents report highly positive experiences, citing clean facilities, engaging staff, and effective communication as key strengths. However, one reviewer details a negative experience involving a sudden enrollment change request that disrupted their child's routine.

Clean environmentfriendly and great staffengaging activities

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Middleton, Massachusetts

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in Middleton, Massachusetts. 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 Middleton have an average rating of 4.25 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.25 stars. Our analysis covers 19 parent reviews.

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

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Middleton

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Magical Beginnings River Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Magical Beginnings River Academy for its warm, family-like environment and highly professional staff. Children show strong developmental progress and genuine enthusiasm for attending school. Parents report excellent communication between home and school, clean facilities, and responsive leadership.

Caring and attentive staffclean and safe facilitiesstrong developmental progress in children
Address
16 River Street, Middleton, MA
Phone
(978) 729-2585
Magical Beginnings Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Several parents report highly positive experiences, citing clean facilities, engaging staff, and effective communication as key strengths. However, one reviewer details a negative experience involving a sudden enrollment change request that disrupted their child's routine.

Clean environmentfriendly and great staffengaging activities
Address
225 Maple St, Middleton, MA
Phone
(978) 539-8730

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in Middleton, Massachusetts. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Middleton have an average Google rating of 4.25 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Middleton, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Massachusetts's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Massachusetts)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Daycare costs in Massachusetts 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 Middleton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Middleton must be licensed by Massachusetts'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.