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17 Child Daycare & Preschools in Bristol, Connecticut

Browse all 17 child daycare & preschools in Bristol, Connecticut. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bristol

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1

    339 West St, Bristol, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 107 children

    Bristol Preschool Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising dedicated staff, strong educational curriculum, and excellent communication with parents. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, alleged abuse, staff dishonesty, and discriminatory practices toward children.

    Warm and welcoming staffrobust and engaging curriculumindividualized attention to each childexcellent parent communication via secure app
  2. 2

    291 Burlington Ave, Bristol, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 97 children

    Bristol Preschool Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the dedicated staff, individualized attention, and engaging curriculum. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, alleged abuse, staff dishonesty, and discriminatory practices toward children.

    Warm and welcoming staffstrong communication with parents via secure appengaging and robust curriculumsafe and inclusive environment
  3. 3

    1 Pleasant St, Bristol, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 138 children

    Parents consistently praise Imagine Nation as an excellent early learning center that combines museum-style exhibits with structured preschool education. Reviewers highlight the engaging, hands-on learning environment, dedicated staff, and clean facility. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show growth both socially and academically.

    Interactive and hands-on exhibitscreative educational activities (artscraftsculinary
  4. 4
    Whiz Kids Daycare
    3.94 score
    3.9(9)

    815 Pine St, Ste 3, Bristol, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 191 children

    Whiz Kids Daycare receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the knowledgeable and caring staff, cleanliness, affordability, and children's happiness at the facility. Negative reviews cite staffing issues, inadequate supervision, frequent illness among children, unprofessional management, and cleanliness concerns.

    caring and knowledgeable staffchildren are happy and excited to attendclean facilityaffordable pricing
  5. 5
    A Place To Grow Too
    2.4 score
    2(20)

    271 Enterprise Dr, Bristol, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children

    A Place to Grow Too receives highly polarized reviews with seven 5-star ratings praising attentive staff, learning activities, and communication, but three 1-star reviews citing serious safety incidents, unprofessional staff, poor hygiene, and inadequate supervision. The negative reviews allege multiple injuries to children, lack of transparency, and threats to parents who raised concerns.

    Caring and attentive staffgood communication and daily photo updatessmall

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Bristol based on parent reviews

Bristol Preschool Child Care Center- West Street

4.3(9)

339 West St, Bristol, CT

Bristol Preschool Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising dedicated staff, strong educational curriculum, and excellent communication with parents. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, alleged abuse, staff dishonesty, and discriminatory practices toward children.

Warm and welcoming staffrobust and engaging curriculumindividualized attention to each child

Bristol Preschool Child Care Center

4.3(9)

291 Burlington Ave, Bristol, CT

Bristol Preschool Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the dedicated staff, individualized attention, and engaging curriculum. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, alleged abuse, staff dishonesty, and discriminatory practices toward children.

Warm and welcoming staffstrong communication with parents via secure appengaging and robust curriculum

Carrier Learning Center

5(1)

1168 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT

Espn Kids Center

4.5(2)

205 Enterprise Dr, Bristol, CT

Imagine Nation - A Museum Early Learning Center

4.1(20)

1 Pleasant St, Bristol, CT

Parents consistently praise Imagine Nation as an excellent early learning center that combines museum-style exhibits with structured preschool education. Reviewers highlight the engaging, hands-on learning environment, dedicated staff, and clean facility. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show growth both socially and academically.

Interactive and hands-on exhibitscreative educational activities (artscrafts

Century Nursery School

5

35 Maple St, Bristol, CT

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Bristol, Connecticut

There are 17 child daycare & preschools in Bristol, Connecticut, making up 89% of the 19 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

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 Child Daycare & Preschools in Bristol

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Carrier Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1168 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 589-3000
Century Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
35 Maple St, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 582-7569
Espn Kids Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
205 Enterprise Dr, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 582-4300
Bristol Preschool Child Care Center- West Street
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Bristol Preschool Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising dedicated staff, strong educational curriculum, and excellent communication with parents. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, alleged abuse, staff dishonesty, and discriminatory practices toward children.

Warm and welcoming staffrobust and engaging curriculumindividualized attention to each child
Address
339 West St, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 314-0597
Bristol Preschool Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Bristol Preschool Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the dedicated staff, individualized attention, and engaging curriculum. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, alleged abuse, staff dishonesty, and discriminatory practices toward children.

Warm and welcoming staffstrong communication with parents via secure appengaging and robust curriculum
Address
291 Burlington Ave, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 314-0597
Imagine Nation - A Museum Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Imagine Nation as an excellent early learning center that combines museum-style exhibits with structured preschool education. Reviewers highlight the engaging, hands-on learning environment, dedicated staff, and clean facility. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show growth both socially and academically.

Interactive and hands-on exhibitscreative educational activities (artscrafts
Address
1 Pleasant St, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 314-1400
Whiz Kids Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Whiz Kids Daycare receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the knowledgeable and caring staff, cleanliness, affordability, and children's happiness at the facility. Negative reviews cite staffing issues, inadequate supervision, frequent illness among children, unprofessional management, and cleanliness concerns.

caring and knowledgeable staffchildren are happy and excited to attendclean facility
Address
815 Pine St, Ste 3, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 584-8687
Greene Hills Fun Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
718 Pine St, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 584-7822 EXT 7
A Place To Grow Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

A Place to Grow Too receives highly polarized reviews with seven 5-star ratings praising attentive staff, learning activities, and communication, but three 1-star reviews citing serious safety incidents, unprofessional staff, poor hygiene, and inadequate supervision. The negative reviews allege multiple injuries to children, lack of transparency, and threats to parents who raised concerns.

Caring and attentive staffgood communication and daily photo updatessmall
Address
271 Enterprise Dr, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 583-9391
Bristol Boys & Girls Club Association
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Bristol Boys & Girls Club Association as an excellent facility with a safe, welcoming environment. Staff are described as kind, helpful, and well-trained, and children enjoy attending. The center offers quality programming including STEM and gymnastics activities.

kind and helpful staffsafe environmentquality STEM and gymnastics programs
Address
255 West St, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 583-4734
South Side Fun Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
21 Tuttle Rd, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 585-1551
Ivy Drive Fun Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
160 Ivy Dr, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 583-5450
Edgewood Fun Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
345 Mix St, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 584-2775
Hubbell Fun Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
90 W Washington St, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 582-7211
Mt View Fun Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
71 Vera Rd, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 584-8922
Stafford Fun Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
212 Louisiana Ave, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 584-8201
Queen Of Apostles Montessori Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
472 East Rd, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 584-5009

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Frequently asked questions

There are 17 child daycare & preschools daycares in Bristol, Connecticut, out of 19 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Bristol, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Connecticut's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Connecticut)
  • 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 — 17 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut'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.