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Find Trusted Preschools Near Me in Middletown, DE

We have 60 preschools in Middletown, DE! Compare and find the best preschool to fit your needs.

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Cadence Academy Preschool Middletown

2356 DUPONT PKWY MIDDLETOWN, DE

2 mi

Day Care
Child care
Cadence Academy Preschool, your childcare center in Middletown, DE is an early Education School which provides programs for children ages infant through fourteen years. Our philosophy includes providing a nurturing environment that fosters each child’s self-identity, utilizing developmentally appropriate practices to enhance each child’s learning opportunities. Family and community are an important component at our school. As a small preschool, families are an integral part of the program. Parents have opportunities to see their children’s teachers daily and to participate in the program as their schedules allow. This close relationship enhances each child’s personal growth and achievement and promotes a secure and safe environment. Communication between teacher and families adds to each child’s learning environment and offers support for continued success. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Kiddie Academy of Middletown

915 BOYDS CORNER RD MIDDLETOWN, DE

5.0(1)

1 mi

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Kookaburra Daycare

74 Franklin Dr Middletown, DE

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Kookaburra Daycare is brand new! So thank you for checking us out! Choosing childcare is one of the most important decisions parents make. So when making that decision consider that at Kookaburra, your children will have the comforts of home, with the structure of school, brand new toys and equipment, and lots of love and attention! And days at Kookaburra Daycare are always filled with learning and fun; come see for yourself! Please contact us to schedule a visit and/ or visit kookaburradaycare.com to see more. You can also find out more about me, Kristen P., right here on care.com under babysitters. Since Kookaburra has recently become licensed, you will find reviews and more on my bio under my personal profile. Thanks for your interest!

Rachel N says "Kristen is my daughter, so you may think I am biased. (and maybe I am) :-) However, she has always been my mother's helper. When her sister was born,...

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GREAT NEW BEGINNINGS OF MIDDLETOWN

210 CLEAVER FARMS RD MIDDLETOWN, DE

3 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Our mission is to provide exceptional early education services through a transparent partnership with our families and our community. Live internet viewing included in our weekly tuition.
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The Gem School

100 Patriot Dr. Middletown, DE

< 1 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
Kindergarten
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Welcome to The GEM School ! It's an honor and a privilege, and a tremendous responsibility to care for children. With this in mind we provide only the best care available to every child that comes through our doors. Every child is treated as a unique individual. Our staff are loving, nurturing, specially trained professionals committed to maintaining the highest quality in early childhood programs. Communication with parents is open, honest, respectful, encouraging involvement and support. Parents are informed daily of their child's progress and development. Quality is what separates The Gem School from competition. We strive to provide the best in child care and development. We are committed to The Gem Schools standards of excellence and will continually seek improvement to quality.
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Pumpkin Bubbles Daycare

328 Canvasback Road Middletown, DE

< 1 mi

20+ years experience as a licensed family child care provider. Safe, loving care in a home away from home setting. CPR/First Aid certified. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack provided. Specialized infant care, indoor/outdoor play and preschool readiness.
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Bright Beginnings Preschool

1125 Jamison Corner Road Middletown, DE

< 1 mi

Preschool
Child care
Located in Middletown, Delaware, Bright Beginnings Preschool is a non-profit preschool that serves children ages two to five years old. It aims to provide warm and loving educational programs in a Christian environment. It uses an age-appropriate curriculum for children. Its operational hours is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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West's, Suzanne Day Care

529 Port Penn Rd Middletown, DE

< 1 mi

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West's, Suzanne Day Care in Middletown, Delaware, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from infant to young school age that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the whole child and his/her physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth.
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Dawn M. Francisco's Day Care

320 White Pine Dr Middletown, DE

< 1 mi

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Dawn M. Francisco's Day Care is a local child care center that offers daycare and early learning programs for young children. Located at 320 White Pine Drive, the company serves the residents of Middletown, DE. Dawn M. Francisco's Day Care can accept nine preschool children.
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Deanne Naples Family Daycare

225 Manchester Way Middletown, DE

< 1 mi

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Located at 225 Manchester Way, Middletown, Delaware, Deanne Naples Family Daycare provides childcare and learning for infants up to school-age children. The facility is open Mondays through Fridays, 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM, and is licensed to accommodate up to nine children.
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Kiddie Academy of Middletown

915 Boyds Corner Road Middletown, DE

< 1 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Kiddie Academy of Middletown, located at Middletown, Denmark, was established in 2009. It is a franchised academy that provides programs and activities aimed in the child's learning through discovery and growth. The center offers children ages 6 weeks up to 12 years old. The company is open Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. up to 6:30 p.m.
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Tender Loving Kare

309 Bald Eagle Way Middletown, DE

< 1 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Tender Loving Kare in Middletown, DE offers quality early care and education to the students in a nurturing, safe, and secure atmosphere that fosters their self-identity. They utilize developmentally appropriate practices in enhancing learning opportunities. They also promote the student's personal achievement and growth while supporting them for success.
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Children At Work

4922 Summit Bridge Rd Middletown, DE

< 1 mi

Preschool
Child care
Children At Work provides a prepared environment where children are free to respond to their natural tendency to work. The children’s innate passion for learning is encouraged by giving them opportunities to engage in spontaneous, purposeful activities with the guidance of a trained adult.
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Grow & Learn Child Care

2486 S Dupont Pky Middletown, DE

< 1 mi

Preschool
Child care
Grow & Learn Child Care located in Middletown DE is a childcare center that offers an innovative environment for children. It provides a state-of-the-art facility that enhances children's learning experience. The center offers variety of programs that facilitate effective learning experience among children.
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Cadence Academy Preschool - 661

2356 DUPONT PKWY MIDDLETOWN, DE

2 mi

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WONDER YEARS PRESCHOOL

111 PATRIOT DR STE A MIDDLETOWN, DE

5 mi

starting at
$920/mo
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Kiddie Academy of Elkton

100 KIDDIE LN ELKTON, MD

10 mi

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Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Cadence Academy Preschool Peoples Plaza

22 PEOPLES PLZ NEWARK, DE

8 mi

Day Care
Child care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Cadence Academy Preschool Odessa

411 N 6TH ST ODESSA, DE

3 mi

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We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Junior Tycoon's Retreat Family Childcare

98 Three Rivers Drive Newark, DE

9 mi

Junior Tycoon's Retreat Family Childcare offers a unique way to teach each Tycoon the fundamentals of education, developing, and self-growth. We encourage learning through FUN, independent exploration, and contribution of &quot;Best Self&quot; to become Junior Tycoons in society. Licensed Family Childcare, POC + accepted. We care for children, ages 1-12 years old. Silent Reading Daily, Group Activities, Creative Arts, Imagination Play, Critical Thinking Corners, Inclusive Group Discussions, Technology and Typing Corners, Daily outside play and exercise. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner &amp; 2 snacks daily, Transportation provided, Field trips, All day care for school closings, Later hours of care. We follow the Delaware guidelines for education while adding a twist of what the children want, variety of ways to help them grow and embrace information. We stay active and reinforce school work and lessons taught. Outside of my very own Tycoons, I have helped grow newborns, toddlers, young children, older children, pre-teens, teenagers, camp children and community center program children for over 15 years. I have worked as a Team Leader with Urban Promise as well as an Assistant Program Director with Kingswood Community Center for the after school programs and the summer camps.
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Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Middletown, DE

Preschools in Middletown, DE are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

Kiddie Academy of Middletown

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care...

- Natalie V.

Kookaburra Daycare

Kristen is my daughter, so you may think I am biased. (and maybe I am) :-) However, she has always been my mother's helper. When her...

- Rachel N

Kiddie Academy of Elkton

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care...

- Natalie V.

FAQs for finding preschools near you in Middletown, DE

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Middletown, DE. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Middletown, DE for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Middletown, DE, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Middletown, DE.

When looking for a preschool near you in Middletown, DE on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Middletown, DE who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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