Best Daycare Centers in Trenton, NJ
Compare 53 daycare centers in Trenton. Average rating: 4.58/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Trenton, New Jersey at a glance
- Daycares
- 53
- Avg rating
- 4.58/5
- Parent reviews
- 309
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 29
Trenton has 53 licensed daycares with 309 parent reviews averaging 4.58/5.29 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 76% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 08611 zip code, averaging 4.69 stars across 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Trenton
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Precious Angels Learning Center LLC4.64 score5(9)
4324 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children
Precious Angels Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly Ms. Felecia, for providing a clean, organized environment with engaging educational activities. Parents report their children show measurable developmental progress and enjoy attending, with staff maintaining strong communication even during closures.
caring and patient staffclean and organized facilityengaging educational activitiesdev - 2Noah'S Ark Daycare/Preschool LLC4.64 score4.8(20)
225-227-229 Fulton Street, Trenton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children
Noah's Ark Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, strong communication through daily updates, clean facilities, and educational programming. The center is recommended for its welcoming environment, professional management, and focus on children's safety and development.
Caring and nurturing staffexcellent communication with daily photos and videosclean and well-maintained facilitysmall class sizes - 3Little Kids College-Tremont4.55 score5(6)
123 Tremont Street, Trenton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children
Parents consistently praise Little Kids College-Tremont as an excellent preschool with caring, qualified staff who show genuine love and attention to children. Children are reported to be happy and engaged, with positive long-term memories of their experience at the center.
Attentive and qualified staffnurturing and caring teacherschildren are happystrong learning focus - 4Friends West State Child Development Center4.5 score5(5)
1201 W State Street, Trenton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 154 children
Parents consistently praise Friends West State Child Development Center as an excellent preschool with outstanding staff and learning environment. Reviewers highlight respectful teachers, quality education, and strong communication. The facility appears to be highly regarded as one of the best preschools in the area.
Respectful and awesome staffquality learning environmentgreat communicationexcellent graduation events - 5Puerto Rican Community Center INC.4.46 score4.6(17)
223 Perry Street, Trenton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 118 children
Puerto Rican Community Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the dedicated teaching staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents highlight the teachers' patience, love for children, and commitment to quality early childhood education. The center is noted for community involvement, special programs like dental partnerships, and organized field trips.
Dedicated and patient teachersfun and educational environmentstrong community commitmentorganized field trips - 6Little Kids College INC.4.43 score4.7(8)
850 Cherry Street, Trenton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Little Kids College Inc. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the developmental support, educational quality, and caring staff. Most reviewers highlight strong teacher communication, kindergarten preparation, and a nurturing environment. One negative review criticized the younger group's teaching quality.
developmental and educational supportmilestone trackingwelcoming and supportive staffefficient communication - 7Cyo - East State Street Center4.38 score4.5(15)
794 East State Street, Trenton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 144 children
Parents consistently praise CYO - East State Street Center as an excellent, child-focused facility with spacious classrooms and quality staff. The center offers specialized services like speech therapy and maintains small class sizes. Families report positive experiences for both daycare and camp programs.
Child-centered approachexcellent teachers and staffspacious facilitysmall classes - 8The Learning Depot4.33 score4.5(10)
239 E Front Street, Trenton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 126 children
The Learning Depot receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the friendly and professional staff, quality care, and children's enthusiasm for attending. The facility is described as clean, organized, and supportive of both children and families.
Friendly and professional staffpatient teachersquality childcareclean and organized facility - 9Trenton Area Ymca Preschool Center Prospect Village4.32 score4.4(20)
110 Prospect Village Community, Trenton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children
Parents praise the Trenton Area YMCA Preschool Center as a welcoming, clean facility with caring staff that offers diverse activities and programs for children. The center is noted for its positive impact on children's behavior and development, with well-organized events, nutritious meals, and strong community engagement.
Safe environmentcaring and dedicated staffdiverse activities and programmingnutritious meals provided - 10Trenton Area Ymca Pre-School Center4.32 score4.4(20)
431 Pennington Ave, Trenton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 160 children
Parents praise the Trenton Area YMCA Pre-School Center as a well-maintained facility with friendly, dedicated staff. The center is highlighted for its engaging summer camp programs, after-school activities, safe environment, and positive behavioral impact on children. Families appreciate the variety of activities, healthy meals, and strong community focus.
Safe environmentengaging activities and eventsdedicated staffhealthy meals provided
Rating Distribution
Based on 38 daycares with Google ratings in Trenton
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 309 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Trenton, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Trenton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08611 | 14 | 4.69 | 9 | |
| 08609 | 9 | 4.66 | 5 | |
| 08618 | 14 | 4.48 | 6 | |
| 08638 | 7 | 4.47 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Trenton (30–309 children)
Small
up to 30 children
7
Medium
31–75 children
15
Large
76–150 children
16
Very Large
150+ children
15
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Trenton based on parent reviews
Precious Angels Learning Center LLC
4324 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ
Precious Angels Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly Ms. Felecia, for providing a clean, organized environment with engaging educational activities. Parents report their children show measurable developmental progress and enjoy attending, with staff maintaining strong communication even during closures.
Noah'S Ark Daycare/Preschool LLC
225-227-229 Fulton Street, Trenton, NJ
Noah's Ark Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, strong communication through daily updates, clean facilities, and educational programming. The center is recommended for its welcoming environment, professional management, and focus on children's safety and development.
Little Kids College-Tremont
123 Tremont Street, Trenton, NJ
Parents consistently praise Little Kids College-Tremont as an excellent preschool with caring, qualified staff who show genuine love and attention to children. Children are reported to be happy and engaged, with positive long-term memories of their experience at the center.
Friends West State Child Development Center
1201 W State Street, Trenton, NJ
Parents consistently praise Friends West State Child Development Center as an excellent preschool with outstanding staff and learning environment. Reviewers highlight respectful teachers, quality education, and strong communication. The facility appears to be highly regarded as one of the best preschools in the area.
Puerto Rican Community Center INC.
223 Perry Street, Trenton, NJ
Puerto Rican Community Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the dedicated teaching staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents highlight the teachers' patience, love for children, and commitment to quality early childhood education. The center is noted for community involvement, special programs like dental partnerships, and organized field trips.
Little Kids College INC.
850 Cherry Street, Trenton, NJ
Little Kids College Inc. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the developmental support, educational quality, and caring staff. Most reviewers highlight strong teacher communication, kindergarten preparation, and a nurturing environment. One negative review criticized the younger group's teaching quality.
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Daycare Centers in Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton offers a diverse mix of 53 childcare options, ranging from community centers to private LLCs, giving families plenty of choices for early education. Parents consistently highlight clean facilities, safe environments, and compassionate staff as the defining features of these centers. The 08611 zip code stands out as a neighborhood hub, boasting the highest average rating across the city's licensed providers.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Trenton have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 across 38 rated facilities, with 76% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.65 stars. Our analysis covers 309 parent reviews. Parents in Trenton most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and compassionate and patient staff.
When choosing a daycare in Trenton, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Parents praise the Trenton Area YMCA Pre-School Center as a well-maintained facility with friendly, dedicated staff. The center is highlighted for its engaging summer camp programs, after-school activities, safe environment, and positive behavioral impact on children. Families appreciate the variety of activities, healthy meals, and strong community focus.
- Address
- 431 Pennington Ave, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 599-9622
One parent highlights long-term satisfaction with consistent staff, noting that all three of their sons attended and the original team remains largely in place. Conversely, another parent reports leaving abruptly due to allegations of child abuse and lack of administrative response.
- Address
- 1 Princess Diana Dr, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 392-2648
One parent describes the school as very good, while another reports a negative experience with an unprofessional staff member who made inappropriate remarks to a parent regarding their child's autism diagnosis.
- Address
- 471 Parkway Ave, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 393-0031
Capital Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the experienced, caring staff who create a nurturing environment where children develop socially and cognitively. Parents highlight excellent communication through a daily app, nutritious meal options, and a strong community atmosphere. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about child safety and injury response.
- Address
- 16 W Front Street, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 503-8000
Parents consistently praise Millhill Child and Family Development Center for its caring, dedicated teachers who foster academic and social-emotional growth in children. Ms. Margaret and Mrs. Judith receive particular acclaim for their patience, personalized attention, and frequent parent communication. Overall, families report their children have thrived and feel welcomed in this nurturing learning environment.
- Address
- 101-A Oakland Street, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 989-7333
One parent describes a positive experience where staff, specifically Ms. Nye, provide loving care, while another reviewer appreciates the staff's support. Conversely, a separate review cites unprofessional behavior and a failure to address bullying incidents involving teachers.
- Address
- 16 Bank Street, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 393-3633
Parents highlight friendly and patient staff, clean facilities, and engaging activities like daily swimming, with one noting positive long-term outcomes for older children. However, a recent review mentions hygiene concerns regarding hair found in the food.
- Address
- 320 Hollowbrook Drive, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 883-1560
One parent reports a disturbing incident involving the mishandling of a clothing donation, alleging that staff left brand new items outside in the rain despite instructions to drop them off, resulting in the destruction of the goods. The reviewer questions the integrity and care of the organization, suggesting a lack of accountability from leadership.
- Address
- 901 S Clinton Ave, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 656-0205
Parents consistently praise this Boys & Girls Club location as a safe, welcoming community space with excellent staff and diverse programming. The afterschool program serves children ages 5-12 with affordable rates and multiple activities. Families appreciate the facility's cleanliness and caring environment.
- Address
- 45 Stokely Ave, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 656-4830
Parents consistently praise Mercer County CYO Center as an outstanding facility with excellent staff and amenities. The center is noted for its large gym, game room, computer room, and overall cleanliness. Children reportedly have positive learning experiences and enjoy attending.
- Address
- 920 S Broad Street, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 396-8383
Parents consistently praise this Boys & Girls Club location as a safe, welcoming community space with excellent staff and diverse programs for children ages 5-12. The facility offers affordable afterschool care with a wide variety of activities that keep children engaged and happy. Multiple reviewers highlight it as a dependable, well-maintained resource that has been invaluable for working families.
- Address
- 212 Centre Street, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 392-3191
- Address
- 1140 Greenwood Ave, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 695-8025
- Address
- 1550 Stuyvesant Road, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 643-0400
- Address
- 100 Scotch Road, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 771-4076
Parents consistently praise this Boys & Girls Club location as an excellent afterschool program with a strong community focus. The facility is noted for its safe environment, diverse activities suitable for ages 5-12, affordable rates, and dedicated staff who genuinely care for the children.
- Address
- 1010 East State St, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 392-3191
- Address
- 1300 Greenwood Avenue, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 771-0690
One parent describes the staff as very pleasant and states they would certainly return. This single positive experience highlights staff friendliness as a key strength of the facility.
- Address
- 135 East Hanover Street, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 656-4900
- Address
- 101 Sullivan Way, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 695-0110
- Address
- 400 N Montgomery Street, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 392-3191
- Address
- 500 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 392-3191
- Address
- 301 Gladstone Ave, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 656-4900
- Address
- 401-411 Brunswick Avenue, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 599-9622
- Address
- 159 North Clinton Avenue, Trenton, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 710-2023
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