Best Daycares in Trenton, NJ — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Trenton's 86 daycares, 78 (91%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above New Jersey's statewide rate of 87%. Locally, providers average 2.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.9 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with New Jersey averages of 2.8 on Process and 4.8 on Structural.
The local market includes 46 centers, 19 group child care homes, and 21 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than New Jersey's average of 36%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Trenton. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the New Jersey methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Trenton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Trenton: 4.7 (Sample of 86).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Trenton: 2.9 (Sample of 15).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Trenton: 4.9 (Sample of 86).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Trenton?
- There are 86 licensed child care providers in Trenton.
- What percentage of Trenton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 91% of Trenton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 87% statewide in New Jersey.
- What types of childcare are available in Trenton?
- 46 center-based, 40 home-based providers operate in Trenton.
- How do Trenton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Jersey?
- Trenton daycares average 2.9 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a New Jersey statewide average of 2.8.
- Is there financial help for childcare in New Jersey?
- New Jersey offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in New Jersey
All 86 Daycares in Trenton
- Bethel Dominion Center Childcare Center
- Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County - Cadwalader School
- Boys & Girls Club of Trenton & Mercer County
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County - Parker School
- Boys and Girls Club of Trenton Rivera School
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Mercer at Gregory School
- BTW Youth Summer Camp
- Capital Area YMCA
- Capital Area YMCA Afterschool Program at Hedgepeth-Williams Intermediate School
- Capital Area YMCA Childcare Center
- Capital Area YMCA Preschool Center at Prospect Village
- Care for One Care for All
- Carolyn Stokes Day Nursery
- Centercourt Elite Sports Camp
- Charos Family Daycare LLC
- Children First Academy
- Childrens Home Society - High School Location
- Club DREAMS Camp
- CYO - East State Street Center
- TCC Kids Camp
- The Children's Home Society of NJ
- The Children's Home Society of NJ Afterschool Program
- The Children's Home Society of NJ- Early Head Start
- The Childrens Home Society of NJ Head Start//EHS
- The Childrens Home Society of NJ Head Start/EHS
- The Childrens Home Society of NJ Head Start/EHS
- The Childrens Home Society of NJ Head Start/EHS
- The Learning Depot
- Trinity Cathedral Academy, Inc.
- TUFF Before and After School Program at Clara Parker Intermediate
- TUFF Summer Camp
- Tulpehaking Nature Camp