Head Start Programs in ZIP 08629 (Trenton, NJ)
For ZIP 08629, Trenton, NJ, the latest data lists 5 federally funded head start programs.
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Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.
ZIP 08629 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 5 listed head start programss in ZIP 08629; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 5 of these providers report 430 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 5 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 430 |
All head start programs in ZIP 08629
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Provider-level state licensing data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHSofNJ EHS Home-Based Program | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 72 |
| CHSofNJ EHS, Vivan B. Shapiro Early Childhood Center (VBS) | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 155 |
| Collaborations- Kinderworld | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 13 |
| KinderWorld EduCare | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 32 |
| The Children's Home Society of NJ- Early Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 158 |
Comparing head start programs in ZIP 08629
A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.
Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 08629, Trenton, NJ, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.
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Data & methodology
Every figure on this page is drawn from public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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