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Best Headstart Programs in Bristol, CT

Compare 2 headstart programs in Bristol. Average rating: 4.05/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Bristol, Connecticut at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.05/5
Parent reviews
87
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Bristol has 2 licensed headstart programs with 87 parent reviews averaging 4.05/5.The largest concentration is in 06010 with 19 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

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
    Bristol Preschool Child Care Center- West Street
    4.19 score
    4.3(9)

    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
    Bristol Preschool Child Care Center
    4.19 score
    4.3(9)

    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
    Imagine Nation - A Museum Early Learning Center
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    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

Rating Distribution

Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Bristol

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
2

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.99avg rating
17 daycares · 9 rated

Headstart Programs

4.35avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Bristol zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0601019
4.05
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Bristol (23–342 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

9

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

3

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Bristol based on parent reviews

Cdi Head Start - Bristol/Lake Center

5

254 Lake Ave, Bristol, CT

Cdi Head Start - Bristol/South Center

3.7(2)

55 South St, Bristol, CT

One parent describes the staff as supportive and wonderful with the children, while another cites a serious incident involving a student bite and alleged neglect by management. This second review highlights a lack of communication, failure to notify parents of injuries, and insufficient safety protocols as reasons for immediate withdrawal.

supportive staffwonderful with kidsgreat program

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Daycare types in Bristol

Child Daycare & Preschools 17Headstart Programs 2

Headstart Programs in Bristol, Connecticut

There are 2 headstart programs in Bristol, Connecticut, making up 11% 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Bristol have an average rating of 4.05 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 36% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.35 stars. Our analysis covers 87 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 Headstart Programs in Bristol

Showing 2 results

Cdi Head Start - Bristol/Lake Center
Headstart Programs
5
Address
254 Lake Ave, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 261-7849
Cdi Head Start - Bristol/South Center
Headstart Programs
3.7

One parent describes the staff as supportive and wonderful with the children, while another cites a serious incident involving a student bite and alleged neglect by management. This second review highlights a lack of communication, failure to notify parents of injuries, and insufficient safety protocols as reasons for immediate withdrawal.

supportive staffwonderful with kidsgreat program
Address
55 South St, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 584-9307

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 headstart programs 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.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Bristol have an average Google rating of 4.05 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities. About 36% 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 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.