Best Daycares in Middletown, OH — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Middletown's 23 daycares, 17 (74%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Ohio's statewide rate of 76%. Locally, providers average 3.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.2 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Ohio averages of 3.9 on Process and 4.1 on Structural.
The local market includes 10 centers and 8 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Ohio's average of 24%.
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 Ohio methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Middletown
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Middletown: 4.2 (Sample of 23).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Middletown: 3.9 (Sample of 14).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Middletown: 4.2 (Sample of 23).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Middletown?
- There are 23 licensed child care providers in Middletown.
- What percentage of Middletown daycares have high quality ratings?
- 74% of Middletown daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% statewide in Ohio.
- What types of childcare are available in Middletown?
- 10 center-based, 8 home-based providers operate in Middletown.
- How do Middletown daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Ohio?
- Middletown daycares average 3.9 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Ohio statewide average of 3.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Ohio?
- Ohio offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Ohio