How many child daycare & preschools daycares are in Middletown, New Jersey?

There are 14 child daycare & preschools daycares in Middletown, New Jersey, out of 16 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

What is the average rating of daycares in Middletown?

Based on parent reviews, daycares in Middletown have an average Google rating of 4.47 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities. About 60% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.

How do I choose the right daycare in Middletown?

When choosing a daycare in Middletown, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with New Jersey's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in New Jersey) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Middletown?

Middletown offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

What is the average cost of daycare in New Jersey?

Daycare costs in New Jersey 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.

Are daycares in Middletown licensed and regulated?

Yes, daycare centers in Middletown must be licensed by New Jersey'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.

Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Middletown, NJ — Compare 14+

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
First Discoveries II
4.62 score
4.8(17)
160 Old Country Rd, Middletown, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Error: The reviews provided are for Joint Physical Therapy, not First Discoveries II daycare. The reviews cannot be used to summarize the daycare center's quality or parent experiences.
Unable to assess - wrong business
2
First Steps Early Learning Center
4.56 score
4.8(12)
1672 Highway 35, Middletown, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children
First Steps Early Learning Center in Middletown, NJ receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the owners (Mr. Ricky and Mrs. Jennifer) and staff for creating a warm, family-like environment where children thrive. Parents consistently highlight the caring, experienced teachers, strong communication, engaging activities, and the owners' willingness to accommodate special needs.
Caring and experienced stafffamily-like atmospherewarm and welcoming ownersstrong parent-child adjustment support
3
Middletown Preschool
4.48 score
4.6(20)
50 Bray Ave, Middletown, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
MIDDLETOWN PRESCHOOL (operated as The Learning Experience) receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, attentive staff and strong teacher-child relationships. Parents highlight the warm, welcoming environment, daily communication with updates and photos, and their children's visible happiness and development. Administrative staff Mr. Eduardo and Ms. Anisa are noted for their accessibility and responsiveness.
Caring and dedicated teachers
4
Bright Kidz Preschool And Daycare
4.07 score
4.1(13)
1275 Route 35, Middletown, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children
Bright Kidz Preschool and Daycare in Middletown receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, engaged staff, clean facilities, structured curriculum, and excellent communication through daily photos and updates. Working parents particularly appreciate the extended hours (6am-6pm), outdoor activities, and peace of mind knowing their children are well-cared for and learning.
caring and engaged staffclean and well-maintained facilities
5
Cambridge Children'S Academy
3.95 score
3.9(5)
24 Cherry Tree Farm Rd, Middletown, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 89 children
Cambridge Children's Academy receives mixed reviews with an average of 3.9/5 stars. Most parents praise the cleanliness, affordability, staff friendliness, and curriculum quality, while some express frustration with strict illness policies and isolated concerns about individual teacher interactions.
Clean facilityavailable and polite directoron-site registered nursefriendly and helpful staff

Rating Distribution

Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Middletown

4.5 - 5.0

6

4.0 - 4.4

2

3.0 - 3.9

2

Below 3

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Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Middletown, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.46avg rating

14 daycares · 8 rated

Before or After School Daycare

Church Daycare

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Middletown zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip Code	Daycares	Avg. Rating	Top Rated
07748	15	4.47	6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Middletown (30–110 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

10

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Middletown based on parent reviews

First Discoveries II

4.8(17)

160 Old Country Rd, Middletown, NJ

Error: The reviews provided are for Joint Physical Therapy, not First Discoveries II daycare. The reviews cannot be used to summarize the daycare center's quality or parent experiences.

Unable to assess - wrong business

First Steps Early Learning Center

4.8(12)

1672 Highway 35, Middletown, NJ

First Steps Early Learning Center in Middletown, NJ receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the owners (Mr. Ricky and Mrs. Jennifer) and staff for creating a warm, family-like environment where children thrive. Parents consistently highlight the caring, experienced teachers, strong communication, engaging activities, and the owners' willingness to accommodate special needs.

Caring and experienced stafffamily-like atmospherewarm and welcoming owners

Middletown Preschool

4.6(20)

50 Bray Ave, Middletown, NJ

MIDDLETOWN PRESCHOOL (operated as The Learning Experience) receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, attentive staff and strong teacher-child relationships. Parents highlight the warm, welcoming environment, daily communication with updates and photos, and their children's visible happiness and development. Administrative staff Mr. Eduardo and Ms. Anisa are noted for their accessibility and responsiveness.

Caring and dedicated teachers

First Discoveries Preschool & Day Care

5(3)

70 Hwy 35, Middletown, NJ

Parents describe the center as a wonderful, family-like environment where teachers provide personalized care and a rigorous yet fun preschool curriculum. Reviewers highlight the convenient location and the staff's dedication, with one family noting nearly a decade of satisfaction across multiple children.

personalized carerigorous and fun curriculumconvenient location

Harmony Y-Kids

5(1)

100 Murphy Road, Middletown, NJ

One parent highlights the program's structure and the friendly, supportive staff, specifically noting Ms. Jess. The reviewer reports that their daughter enjoys the aftercare and frequently asks to attend. The consistency of the program is described as admirable and impressive.

structureemployeesfriendliness

Bright Kidz Preschool And Daycare

4.1(13)

1275 Route 35, Middletown, NJ

Bright Kidz Preschool and Daycare in Middletown receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, engaged staff, clean facilities, structured curriculum, and excellent communication through daily photos and updates. Working parents particularly appreciate the extended hours (6am-6pm), outdoor activities, and peace of mind knowing their children are well-cared for and learning.

caring and engaged staffclean and well-maintained facilities

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Middletown, New Jersey

There are 14 child daycare & preschools in Middletown, New Jersey, making up 88% of the 16 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 4.47 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 88 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.

Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Middletown, NJ

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