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Best Daycare Centers in Bristol, RI

Compare 8 daycare centers in Bristol. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Bristol, Rhode Island at a glance

Daycares
8
Avg rating
4.5/5
Parent reviews
9
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Bristol offers 8 licensed daycares, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 02809 zip code, averaging 4.5 stars across 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Bristol

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

4.2avg rating
5 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

4.3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Bristol zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
028098
4.5
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Bristol (25–52 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

7

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Bristol based on parent reviews

Bristol'S Lil Angels Child Care Ll

5(3)

180 Mount Hope Ave, Bristol, RI

Parents describe the center as a loving, family-like environment with caring teachers and a safe, clean facility in a new building. Reviewers highlight the staff's compassion, engaging art projects, and daily photo updates as key strengths.

loving environmentsafe facilityclean building

The Island Child Care-Bristol

4.3(4)

399 Hope Street, Bristol, RI

Several parents highlight the caring teachers, engaging environment, and excellent facilities, including multiple playgrounds and a community garden. However, one family reported being dismissed abruptly due to space limitations and an inability to support their child's specific needs.

caring teachersgood communicationengaging environment

Adventure Kids Club

4.2(2)

89 Gooding Avenue, Unit 1, Bristol, RI

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Daycare types in Bristol

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 5

Daycare Centers in Bristol, Rhode Island

There are 8 daycare centers in Bristol, Rhode Island. 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 Bristol have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 9 parent reviews.

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

All Daycare Centers in Bristol

Showing 8 results

Bristol'S Lil Angels Child Care Ll
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents describe the center as a loving, family-like environment with caring teachers and a safe, clean facility in a new building. Reviewers highlight the staff's compassion, engaging art projects, and daily photo updates as key strengths.

loving environmentsafe facilityclean building
Address
180 Mount Hope Ave, Bristol, RI
Phone
(401) 396-5362
The Island Child Care-Bristol
Church Daycare
4.3

Several parents highlight the caring teachers, engaging environment, and excellent facilities, including multiple playgrounds and a community garden. However, one family reported being dismissed abruptly due to space limitations and an inability to support their child's specific needs.

caring teachersgood communicationengaging environment
Address
399 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
Phone
(401) 396-5600
Adventure Kids Club
Before or After School Daycare
4.2
Address
89 Gooding Avenue, Unit 1, Bristol, RI
Phone
(401) 396-5437
Sea Side Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
19 Verndale Circle, Bristol, RI
Phone
(401) 254-0143
Bristol Warren Regional-Rockwell
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1225 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
Phone
(401) 418-1013
Bristol Warren Regional-Guiteras
Before or After School Daycare
Address
35 Washington Street, Bristol, RI
Phone
(401) 418-9991
Bristol Warren Reg. Colt Andrew
Before or After School Daycare
Address
574 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
Phone
(401) 418-0579
St. Elizabeth Manor East Bay
Before or After School Daycare
Address
One Dawn Hill, Bristol, RI
Phone
(401) 253-2300

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 all daycares in Bristol, Rhode Island. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Bristol have an average Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Bristol, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Rhode Island's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Rhode Island)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Bristol offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 5 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 Rhode Island 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 Bristol for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Bristol must be licensed by Rhode Island'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.