Best Daycares in Middletown, NY — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Middletown's 50 daycares, 44 (88%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below New York's statewide rate of 92%. Locally, providers average 2.8 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 New York averages of 2.9 on Process and 4.3 on Structural.
The local market includes 16 centers, 29 group child care homes, and 3 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 New York methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Middletown
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Middletown: 4.3 (Sample of 50).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Middletown: 2.8 (Sample of 10).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Middletown: 4.6 (Sample of 50).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Middletown?
- There are 50 licensed child care providers in Middletown.
- What percentage of Middletown daycares have high quality ratings?
- 88% of Middletown daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 92% statewide in New York.
- What types of childcare are available in Middletown?
- 16 center-based, 32 home-based providers operate in Middletown.
- How do Middletown daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New York?
- Middletown daycares average 2.8 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a New York statewide average of 2.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in New York?
- New York offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in New York