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Some of the Best Daycares in Middletown, DE

Of Middletown's 68 daycares, 64 (94%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Delaware's statewide rate of 94%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.6 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Delaware averages of 5.0 on Process and 4.5 on Structural.

The local market includes 36 centers and 32 family child care homes.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Middletown. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Delaware methodology page for the full breakdown.

68
Daycares
64
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Middletown

49(72%)
15(22%)
2(3%)
2(3%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Middletown: 4.6 (Sample of 68).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Middletown: 5.0 (Sample of 2).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Middletown: 4.6 (Sample of 68).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Middletown

Barbara Needles
Middletown, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bethesda Cdc @appoquinimink Preschool Center
Middletown, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bonnie Aube
Middletown, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Boys & Girls Club @ Brick Mill Elementary
Middletown, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Brilliant Little Minds
Middletown, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Brilliant Little Minds @ Bhe
Middletown, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Brilliant Little Minds @ Bmecc
Middletown, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Brilliant Little Minds @ Cle
Middletown, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Brilliant Little Minds @ Clecc
Middletown, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Brilliant Little Minds @ Cre
Middletown, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Brilliant Little Minds @ Lge
Middletown, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Brilliant Little Minds @apc
Middletown, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Middletown?
There are 68 licensed child care providers in Middletown.
What percentage of Middletown daycares have high quality ratings?
94% of Middletown daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 94% statewide in Delaware.
What types of childcare are available in Middletown?
36 center-based, 32 home-based providers operate in Middletown.
How do Middletown daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Delaware?
Middletown daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Delaware statewide average of 5.0.
Is there financial help for childcare in Delaware?
Delaware offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Delaware