More than childcare — a second home for your child.
Growing with the needs of our community for over 35 years! Families across Mercerville and Hamilton Township trust Little Friends for a warm, structured, and joyful start to learning.
35+ years of growing together
For over 35 years, Little Friends School has been growing with the needs of our community — caring for young learners and supporting the families of Mercerville and Hamilton Township.
At Little Friends School in Hamilton, NJ, we are dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Our approach combines structured learning with hands-on, play-based experiences that foster creativity, confidence, and independence. Guided by a passionate leadership team and caring educators, we focus on building strong relationships with our families and creating a true sense of community. We take pride in offering a high-quality early childhood experience that lays the foundation for lifelong learning and success.
At Little Friends School, we understand that the early years are the most important in a child’s development. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children feel secure, supported, and inspired to grow.
Our students embark on a meaningful journey of discovery—where imagination flourishes, friendships blossom, and each child’s unique potential is celebrated. Through these early experiences, we lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
A child-centered approach to early learning
At Little Friends, we aim to be more than just a childcare center — we’re a second home for your child, a place where they can grow, learn, and create lasting memories. We embrace a child-centered approach to early childhood education. After all, they are the future of this world. We aim to inspire lifelong learners, create happy memories, and prepare them for the future that is ahead.
Our philosophy is grounded in the belief that every child is unique, and we are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where each child can flourish.
- Knowledge
- Growth
- Joy
Creative Curriculum
Toddlers, Preschool & 3’s
Our curriculum for toddlers, preschool and our 3-year-old class supports the development of the whole child with high-quality, comprehensive resources for intentionally teaching and caring for our youngest learners during these most critical and formative years of development.
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Our curriculum for our Pre-Kindergarten is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that features inquiry, exploration, and discovery as the foundation of all learning.
Our Kindergarten follows NJ state regulations and is accredited.
Donna Bohnet
Director
Hello from Donna!
With over 15 years of experience in childcare administration and program development, Donna Bohnet proudly serves as the Director of Little Friends while also supporting multiple centers in her role as a Regional Support Specialist. In this capacity, she helps ensure high-quality programming, strong team leadership, and full regulatory compliance across each school.
Donna holds degrees in both Elementary and Special Education from Georgian Court University and is passionate about creating nurturing, structured environments where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. She is dedicated to building strong relationships with families, supporting and developing staff, and fostering a true sense of community within the school.
Outside of her professional role, Donna is a proud wife and mother of three boys. This personal experience shapes her commitment to providing a warm, caring, and enriching environment for every child and family she serves.
Stay connected to your child’s day
Easy access
At the press of a finger, Procare is easily accessible to all parents. Parents can play videos, share photos, or communicate with a staff member directly.
Daily reports
Daily reports securely share up-to-the-minute information that gives families a glimpse of their child’s classroom routines and activity.
Photos & videos
With parent permission, live photos and videos can be uploaded to the app so parents can see how their children are doing while they are away at work.
We focus on building strong relationships with our families and creating a true sense of community — powered by Procare Parent Engagement.
Come see what makes Little Friends special
Tours are the best way to meet our teachers, see our classrooms, and picture your child’s day with us.
Prefer to call? Tours: (609) 375-1525 · Main: (609) 890-9164