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Licensed Daycare in Middletown, New York

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Middletown?

Statewide averages in New York run roughly $2050/month for infants and $1430/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Middletown daycares?

All licensed New York centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:9 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Middletown typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Middletown?

New York families can apply for NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 345-5437). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Looking for daycare in this area? Below is the full list of licensed providers as reported by the state's child care regulator.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,050/mo

New York avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Middletown

ChildCare Aware reports the New York average full-time cost at $2,050/month for infant care and $1,430/month for preschool. City-level prices in Middletown vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. New York families may also qualify for NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 345-5437).

Full New York licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:5
Preschool ratio: 1:9
Avg capacity: 45 kids

ZIP codes covered

10940 34 10941 16

Program types in Middletown

All Middletown licensed centers

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A Licensed Center

Agri-Business Child Development

Middletown

Preschool (2-5) Cap 57

B Licensed Center

Barrow, Andrea

Middletown

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

B Licensed Center

Bright Beginnings Early Learning Centers Inc

Middletown

School Age (5+) Cap 35

C Licensed Center

Caballero, Mirna

Middletown

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

C Licensed Center

Cain, Cynthia

Middletown

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

C Licensed Center

Care Bears Daycare & Preschool

Middletown

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

E Licensed Center

ENGELS DAYCARE, LLC

Middletown

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

F Licensed Center

Field of Dreams Inc.

Middletown

76 Preschoolers Cap 76

F Licensed Center

First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy LLC

Middletown

School Age (5+) Cap 86

F Licensed Center

Franco, Johanny

Middletown

6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children Cap 8

H Licensed Center

Healthy Kids Programs

Middletown

80 School-Aged Children Cap 80

H Licensed Center

Hot-n-Tots Children Center

Middletown

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

H Licensed Center

Huixin LLC

Middletown

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

J Licensed Center

Judah Cubs Daycare LLC

Middletown

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

K Licensed Center

Kastin, Andrea

Middletown

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

Pick a provider above to see the full profile, including current license status, age range served, and phone number.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Middletown, New York?

Our directory lists 49 licensed childcare centers in Middletown, New York, sourced from NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Middletown?

Statewide averages in New York run roughly $2050/month for infants and $1430/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Middletown daycares?

All licensed New York centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:9 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Middletown typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Middletown?

New York families can apply for NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 345-5437). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Middletown daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.