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Best Headstart Programs in Middletown, CT

Compare 1 headstart programs 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
1
Avg rating
4.66/5
Parent reviews
119
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Middletown has 1 licensed headstart programs 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.

  1. 1
    Home On The Grange Child Care Center
    4.56 score
    4.7(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
  2. 2
    Shiloh Youth Enrichment
    4.55 score
    4.7(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
  3. 3
    Gianelli'S Early Learning Center
    4.53 score
    4.8(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
  4. 4
    Bright & Early Children'S Learning Centers I
    4.4 score
    4.5(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)
  5. 5
    Neighborhood Preschool- High Street
    3.94 score
    3.9(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

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 119 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Excellent communication with parents
3

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.6avg rating
14 daycares · 6 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
5 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Middletown zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0645721
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

Map

Daycare types in Middletown

Child Daycare & Preschools 14Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 5

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Headstart Programs in Middletown, Connecticut

There are 1 headstart programs in Middletown, Connecticut, making up 5% 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.

All Headstart Programs in Middletown

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Cdi Head Start - Hamlin Center
Headstart Programs
Address
44 Hamlin St, Middletown, CT
Phone
(860) 994-6407

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Middletown, Connecticut, out of 21 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Middletown have an average Google rating of 4.66 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 86% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Middletown, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • 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
Middletown offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 5 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut'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.