How do I choose the right daycare in Bristol?

When choosing a daycare in Bristol, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Virginia's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Virginia) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Bristol?

Bristol offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 4 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Bristol, Virginia (13 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Virginia?

Daycare costs in Virginia 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.

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.

Covenant Fellowship Church

4.72 score

4.9(20)

2004 Lee Hwy, Sunrise Child Care, Bristol, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 96 children

IMPORTANT NOTE: These reviews are for a church facility, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual environment, and quality of pastoral leadership. Visitors highlight the inclusive community and positive experience across all age groups.

Welcoming and non-judgmental atmospherestrong spiritual presenceexcellent preaching and pastoral leadershipaccommodating to families with special needs

Antioch Baptist Church

4.58 score

5(7)

1016 Old Airport Road, Bristol, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 58 children

Reviews praise the church leadership, particularly Pastor Brad and Sister Sandra, for their genuine faith and welcoming community. Parents appreciate the friendly atmosphere and quality of worship services at this religious facility.

Welcoming and friendly peoplestrong Christian leadershipquality sermonspastor's genuine heart for community

St. Anne Catholic Church

4.56 score

4.7(20)

300 Euclid Ave St. Anne Catholic Preschool Program, Bristol, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children

These reviews are not about daycare services but rather about St. Anne's Catholic Church as a parish. Reviewers consistently praise the church's welcoming community, liturgical quality, and supportive staff.

Friendly and welcoming congregationknowledgeable and caring pastorbeautiful and clean facilityexcellent homilies and music

Girls Incorporated Of Bristol

4.37 score

4.6(8)

613 Highland Avenue, Bristol, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 149 children

Parents consistently praise Girls Incorporated of Bristol for its engaging programs and caring staff. Children enjoy attending, with the summer program keeping them actively engaged. Staff members like Allen, Nicole, Heather Lawson, and Miss Grace are specifically commended for their attentiveness and support.

Caring and attentive staffengaging summer programschildren love attendingstaff provides emotional support and individual attention

Creative Learning Center

4.05 score

4.1(5)

1 Virginia Street, Bristol, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

Creative Learning Center in Bristol, Virginia receives consistently high praise from parents. They highlight caring, accommodating staff, effective learning outcomes, and a traditional, Christian-based educational approach. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily.

Caring and understanding facultyeffective learning environmenttraditional school structureChristian-based curriculum

Boys & Girls Club Of The Mountain Empire -Virginia Unit

3.8 score

3.7(10)

334 Rebecca Street, Bristol, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 250 children

The Boys & Girls Club of the Mountain Empire in Bristol receives mixed reviews. While some parents praise it as a happy, healthy place with fun activities and community programs, multiple parents report serious concerns about staff behavior and bullying issues that led them to withdraw their children.

Fun activities and eventsplayground facilitiescommunity programswelcoming atmosphere for some families

The Nurtury

3.51 score

3.3(12)

1206 Lawrence Avenue, Bristol, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

The Nurtury has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the teaching staff as caring and sweet, and highlight the new director's improvements and outdoor facilities. However, some parents report serious concerns about food portions, forced napping/eating practices, and staff behavior.

Caring and sweet teachersnew director making improvementshealthy food optionsshaded playground

The Nurtury Developmental Child Care And Preschool

3.51 score

3.3(12)

1206 Lawrence Avenue, Bristol, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children

The Nurtury has received mixed reviews with significant praise for teachers and recent improvements under new leadership, but serious concerns about director management, feeding practices, and child care standards. Most positive reviews highlight caring staff and a welcoming environment, while negative reviews cite food portion issues, inappropriate discipline, and potty training regression.

Caring and sweet teachersnew director implementing improvementshealthy f

Child Daycare & Preschools in Bristol, Virginia

There are 13 child daycare & preschools in Bristol, Virginia, making up 68% 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.

Frequently asked questions

There are 13 child daycare & preschools daycares in Bristol, Virginia, 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 Virginia's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Virginia)
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 — 13 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 4 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Virginia 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 Virginia'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.

13 Child Daycare & Preschools in Bristol, Virginia

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bristol

Top Rated

St. Anne Catholic Church

Girls Incorporated Of Bristol

North Bristol Baptist Church

Creative Learning Center

Victory Children'S Center

Boys & Girls Club Of The Mountain Empire -Virginia Unit

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