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Best Before or After School Daycare in Middlesex, NJ

Compare 3 before or after school daycare in Middlesex. Average rating: 4.43/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Middlesex, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.43/5
Parent reviews
52
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Middlesex has 3 licensed before or after school daycare with 52 parent reviews averaging 4.43/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 08846 zip code, averaging 4.43 stars across 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Middlesex

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
    Little Miracles Family Child Care & Educational Center
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    303 Union Ave, Middlesex, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children

    Little Miracles Family Child Care & Educational Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff led by Ms. Carolyn. Parents highlight the small class sizes, strong teacher-child relationships, engaging curriculum, and excellent communication as key strengths that support their children's academic and developmental growth.

    Caring and nurturing staffsmall class sizes allowing personal attent
  2. 2
    My Very Own School
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    835 Lincoln Boulevard, Middlesex, NJ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 60 children

    My Very Own School is a highly-rated curriculum-based preschool and daycare in Middlesex, New Jersey. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, clean facility, educational programs, and individual attention to child development. The owner, Ms. Danielle, and teachers are noted for their responsiveness, communication, and genuine care for students.

    Curriculum-based learningclean facilitycaring and attentive staffstrong teacher-parent communication
  3. 3
    Big Hugs LLC Daycare/Preschool
    4.07 score
    4.1(11)

    619 Union Ave, Middlesex, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 81 children

    Big Hugs LLC Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from long-term parents who praise consistent staff, strong curriculum, and child development outcomes. However, two recent negative reviews cite supervision concerns, staff inattention, and a serious incident resulting in a child's injury.

    Consistent teachers across grade levelssafe environmentstrong curriculum and academic preparationflexible scheduling
  4. 4
    Alphabet Kidz Of Middlesex
    3.7 score
    3.4(5)

    205 Union Ave, Middlesex, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 82 children

    Alphabet Kidz of Middlesex receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families and one critical safety concern. Most parents highlight the warm, nurturing environment and staff dedication, while two negative reviews cite management issues and a serious incident involving child identification at pickup.

    Warm and nurturing environmentstructured programmingstaff dedication and patiencestrong child development support

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Middlesex

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.33avg rating
8 daycares · 6 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Middlesex zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0884611
4.43
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Middlesex (15–102 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Middlesex based on parent reviews

My Very Own School

5(8)

835 Lincoln Boulevard, Middlesex, NJ

My Very Own School is a highly-rated curriculum-based preschool and daycare in Middlesex, New Jersey. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, clean facility, educational programs, and individual attention to child development. The owner, Ms. Danielle, and teachers are noted for their responsiveness, communication, and genuine care for students.

Curriculum-based learningclean facilitycaring and attentive staff

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Daycare types in Middlesex

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Before or After School Daycare 3

Before or After School Daycare in Middlesex, New Jersey

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Middlesex, New Jersey, making up 27% of the 11 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 Middlesex have an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 43% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 52 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Middlesex

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My Very Own School
Before or After School Daycare
5

My Very Own School is a highly-rated curriculum-based preschool and daycare in Middlesex, New Jersey. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, clean facility, educational programs, and individual attention to child development. The owner, Ms. Danielle, and teachers are noted for their responsiveness, communication, and genuine care for students.

Curriculum-based learningclean facilitycaring and attentive staff
Address
835 Lincoln Boulevard, Middlesex, NJ
Phone
(732) 271-8989
Middlesex Community School Von E Mauger
Before or After School Daycare
Address
Fisher Avenue, Middlesex, NJ
Phone
(732) 317-6000
Middlesex Community School Hazelwood
Before or After School Daycare
Address
Hazelwood Ave., Middlesex, NJ
Phone
(732) 317-6080

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Middlesex, New Jersey, out of 11 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 Middlesex have an average Google rating of 4.43 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 43% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Middlesex, 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
Middlesex offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 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 Middlesex for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Middlesex 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.