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Best Before or After School Daycare in Pennington, NJ

Compare 4 before or after school daycare in Pennington. Average rating: 4.42/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Pennington, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.42/5
Parent reviews
35
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Pennington has 4 licensed before or after school daycare with 35 parent reviews averaging 4.42/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 08534 zip code, averaging 4.42 stars across 13 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Pennington

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
    Toddler Village Learning Center Dba Stony Brook INC.
    4.69 score
    5(11)

    15 Yard Rd, Pennington, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

    Toddler Village Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing environment, qualified staff, and engaging activities. Parents highlight excellent communication with families, smooth transitions for children, and a well-maintained facility with ample outdoor space. The center is noted for accommodating individual family needs and maintaining experienced, caring teachers.

    Caring and attentive staffdaily communication and photo updatesclean and safe facilitiesage-appropriate activities and learning materials

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Pennington

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Pennington, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
8 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

3.85avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Pennington zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0853413
4.42
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Pennington (29–290 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

3

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Pennington based on parent reviews

Camelot School

5(1)

31 Flower Hill Dr, Pennington, NJ

One parent describes Camelot School as a magical place that provided an excellent academic start and lasting warmth. The reviewer, who attended the school nearly 50 years ago, feels it prepared them well for future schooling. No specific negatives were mentioned in the feedback.

excellent academic preparationwarm carestrong foundation for school readiness

Ymcare - Hopewell Valley Ymca At Stony Brook Elementary Scho

2.7(2)

20 Stephenson Rd, Pennington, NJ

One parent highlights the organization's humanitarian efforts and friendly staff, while another reports a negative experience involving a specific worker. The feedback is limited to general community service and a single staff interaction rather than detailed childcare operations.

humanitarian workfood pantry servicefriendly staff

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Daycare types in Pennington

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 4

Before or After School Daycare in Pennington, New Jersey

There are 4 before or after school daycare in Pennington, New Jersey, making up 31% of the 13 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Pennington have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 35 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Pennington, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Pennington

Showing 4 results

Camelot School
Before or After School Daycare
5

One parent describes Camelot School as a magical place that provided an excellent academic start and lasting warmth. The reviewer, who attended the school nearly 50 years ago, feels it prepared them well for future schooling. No specific negatives were mentioned in the feedback.

excellent academic preparationwarm carestrong foundation for school readiness
Address
31 Flower Hill Dr, Pennington, NJ
Phone
(609) 737-4120
Ymcare - Hopewell Valley Ymca At Stony Brook Elementary Scho
Before or After School Daycare
2.7

One parent highlights the organization's humanitarian efforts and friendly staff, while another reports a negative experience involving a specific worker. The feedback is limited to general community service and a single staff interaction rather than detailed childcare operations.

humanitarian workfood pantry servicefriendly staff
Address
20 Stephenson Rd, Pennington, NJ
Phone
(609) 751-1768
Ymcare At Toll Gate Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
275 S Main Street, Pennington, NJ
Phone
(609) 751-1765
Ymcare At Timberlane Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
51 S Timberlane Dr, Pennington, NJ
Phone
(609) 751-1843

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 before or after school daycares in Pennington, New Jersey, out of 13 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Pennington have an average Google rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Pennington, 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
Pennington offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Pennington for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Pennington 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.