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40 Child Daycare & Preschools in Trenton, New Jersey

Browse all 40 child daycare & preschools in Trenton, New Jersey. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

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.

  1. 1

    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
  2. 2

    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
  3. 3

    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
  4. 4

    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
  5. 5

    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
  6. 6
    Little Kids College INC.
    4.43 score
    4.7(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
  7. 7

    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
  8. 8
    The Learning Depot
    4.33 score
    4.5(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
  9. 9

    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
  10. 10

    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

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Trenton based on parent reviews

Precious Angels Learning Center LLC

5(9)

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.

caring and patient staffclean and organized facilityengaging educational activities

Noah'S Ark Daycare/Preschool LLC

4.8(20)

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.

Caring and nurturing staffexcellent communication with daily photos and videosclean and well-maintained facility

Little Kids College-Tremont

5(6)

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.

Attentive and qualified staffnurturing and caring teacherschildren are happy

Friends West State Child Development Center

5(5)

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.

Respectful and awesome staffquality learning environmentgreat communication

Puerto Rican Community Center INC.

4.6(17)

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.

Dedicated and patient teachersfun and educational environmentstrong community commitment

Little Kids College INC.

4.7(8)

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.

developmental and educational supportmilestone trackingwelcoming and supportive staff

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Trenton, New Jersey

There are 40 child daycare & preschools in Trenton, New Jersey, making up 75% of the 53 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

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.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Trenton

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Kids 'R' First At Roebling Market
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
635 S Clinton Ave, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 396-8500
Fantazja Przedszkole LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
958 Pennsylvania Avenue, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 393-1814
Little Kids College-Tremont
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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 happy
Address
123 Tremont Street, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 394-2020
Friends West State Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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 communication
Address
1201 W State Street, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 656-5220
Stepping Stones Learning Institute
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
701-719 Roebling Ave, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 989-8882
True Servant Preschool Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2630 S Broad Street, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 498-6211
Precious Angels Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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 activities
Address
4324 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 585-3276
Kids R First III
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
415 Greenwood Ave & 212-220 S, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 396-1500
Children First Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
331 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 394-8926
Stepping Stones Learning Institute
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
118 1/2 Swan Street, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 396-3045
Trinity Cathedral Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
801 W State Street, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 396-1484
Project Teach - Mercer
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1600 Stuyvesant Ave, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 530-3390
Peace And Harmmony Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
54 Randall Avenue, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(347) 678-3423
Noah'S Ark Daycare/Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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 facility
Address
225-227-229 Fulton Street, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 396-7822
Kids R First II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
506-508 E State Street, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 396-1111
Little Kids College INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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 staff
Address
850 Cherry Street, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 278-0655
Laura Spelman Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
540 North Olden Avenue, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 396-7171
Puerto Rican Community Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

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 commitment
Address
223 Perry Street, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 392-8787
Justice Juniors Child Care Center At Hughes Justice Complex
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
25 Market Street, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 984-9561
Howley School LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
555 Second Street, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 394-3283
Umma Daycare Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

UMMA Daycare Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for staff care, educational curriculum, and child development outcomes. However, one review contains serious allegations of abuse and mistreatment. Parents should independently verify the center's safety record and current operations.

Caring and loving staffstrong educational curriculumchild development progress (alphabet
Address
474 Greenwood Ave, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 695-8664
Cyo - East State Street Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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 facility
Address
794 East State Street, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 396-8383
The Learning Depot
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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 childcare
Address
239 E Front Street, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 393-8888
The Children'S Home Society Of Nj Afterschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Children's Home Society of NJ receives predominantly positive reviews praising their adoption and family services. Parents highlight the compassionate, patient, and expert guidance provided by staff members throughout the adoption process and family support services. One negative review provides no specific details.

Compassionate and patient staffexpert guidance through adoption processstrong support for families
Address
401 Dayton Street, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 620-1018
The Children'S Home Society Of Nj Afterschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Children's Home Society of NJ appears to be primarily an adoption and family services agency rather than a traditional afterschool program. Parents consistently praise the organization's compassionate staff, particularly Valerie and Dana, for their expert guidance and support through the adoption process. One parent expressed dissatisfaction, though no specific details were provided.

Compassionate and patient staffexpert guidance through adoption processsupportive services for families in crisis
Address
1300 Stuyvesant Avenue, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 695-6274
Trenton Area Ymca Preschool Center Prospect Village
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

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 programming
Address
110 Prospect Village Community, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 599-9622
Trenton Area Ymca Pre-School Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

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 staff
Address
431 Pennington Ave, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 599-9622
Carolyn Stokes Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1 Princess Diana Dr, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 392-2648
Capital Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

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.

Experienced and compassionate staffstrong child developmen
Address
16 W Front Street, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 503-8000
Millhill Child And Family Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

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.

Compassionate and patient teacherspersonalized attention to each childfrequent parent communication via Class Dojo app with photos and updates
Address
101-A Oakland Street, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 989-7333

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Frequently asked questions

There are 40 child daycare & preschools daycares in Trenton, New Jersey, out of 53 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Trenton, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with New Jersey's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in New Jersey)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Trenton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 40 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 5 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in New Jersey typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Trenton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Trenton must be licensed by New Jersey's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.