Best Daycares in Middlesex, NJ — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Middlesex's 11 daycares, 8 (73%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below New Jersey's statewide rate of 87%. Locally, providers average 2.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.7 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with New Jersey averages of 2.8 on Process and 4.8 on Structural.
The local market includes 10 centers and 1 group child care home, a lower home-based share than New Jersey's average of 36%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Middlesex. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the New Jersey methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Middlesex
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Middlesex: 4.3 (Sample of 11).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Middlesex: 2.8 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Middlesex: 4.7 (Sample of 11).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Middlesex?
- There are 11 licensed child care providers in Middlesex.
- What percentage of Middlesex daycares have high quality ratings?
- 73% of Middlesex daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 87% statewide in New Jersey.
- What types of childcare are available in Middlesex?
- 10 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Middlesex.
- How do Middlesex daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Jersey?
- Middlesex daycares average 2.8 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a New Jersey statewide average of 2.8.
- Is there financial help for childcare in New Jersey?
- New Jersey offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in New Jersey