In addition to the importance of pedagogical quality, research on the impact of early childhood education has highlighted the significance of involving families. This contribution aims to demonstrate the importance of trust as the foundation of a successful educational partnership between early childhood professionals and families. First, the concept of educational partnership is defined, followed by an examination of the significance of trust in educational partnerships from both empirical and theoretical perspectives. Finally, the development of trust within educational partnerships is outlined, and existing empirical findings on trust between families and early childhood education institutions are discussed. The contribution concludes with implications for further research on trust in early childhood contexts and practical recommendations.