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Best Before or After School Daycare in Bristol, TN

Compare 13 before or after school daycare in Bristol. Average rating: 4.53/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Bristol, Tennessee at a glance

Programs
13
Avg rating
4.53/5
Parent reviews
38
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Bristol has 13 licensed before or after school daycare with 38 parent reviews averaging 4.53/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 37620 zip code, averaging 4.53 stars across 21 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
    Florida Avenue Head Start
    4.33 score
    4.6(6)

    701 Florida Ave., Bristol, TN · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 20 children

    Florida Avenue Head Start in Bristol receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the sweet teachers, helpful resources, and quality care. However, one parent reported serious communication issues, citing inability to reach staff by phone and lack of returned calls.

    Sweet and caring teachershelpful with resourcesgood quality carelocated in a church
  2. 2
    Little Hands Christian Child Care Center
    3.44 score
    3.3(20)

    1864 Holston Dr., Bristol, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children

    Little Hands Christian Child Care Center receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, compassionate staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight the directors' responsiveness to concerns, quality of care, facility cleanliness, and regular communication with families. Children show strong attachment to teachers and demonstrate learning and growth across all age groups.

    Caring and compassionate staffresponsive leadershipclean and well-maintained facilityregular photo and update communications

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Bristol

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
13 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.8avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

4.23avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Headstart Programs

4.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Bristol zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3762021
4.53
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Bristol (20–150 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

10

Large

76–150 children

6

Very Large

150+ children

0

Map

Daycare types in Bristol

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 3Before or After School Daycare 13

Before or After School Daycare in Bristol, Tennessee

There are 13 before or after school daycare in Bristol, Tennessee, making up 62% of the 21 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 4.53 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 38 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 Before or After School Daycare in Bristol

Showing 13 results

Anderson Elementary - Leaps
Before or After School Daycare
Address
901 9th Street, Bristol, TN
Phone
(423) 652-9444
Anderson Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
901 9th Street, Bristol, TN
Phone
(423) 652-9444
Holston View Elementary - Leaps
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1840 King College Road, Bristol, TN
Phone
(423) 652-9470
Haynesfield Elementary - Leaps
Before or After School Daycare
Address
201 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN
Phone
(423) 652-9292
Holston View Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1840 King College Road, Bristol, TN
Phone
(423) 652-9470
Fairmount Elementary - Leaps
Before or After School Daycare
Address
821 Virginia Avenue, Bristol, TN
Phone
(423) 652-9311
Avoca Elementary - Leaps
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2440 Volunteer Pkwy, Bristol, TN
Phone
(423) 652-9470
Avoca Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2440 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN
Phone
(423) 652-9445
Emmett Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
753 Emmett Road, Bristol, TN
Phone
(423) 878-1968
Haynesfield Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
201 Bluff City Highway, Bristol, TN
Phone
(423) 652-9292
Fairmount Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
821 Virginia Avenue, Bristol, TN
Phone
(423) 652-9311
Vance Middle School - Leaps
Before or After School Daycare
Address
815 Edgemont Avenue, Bristol, TN
Phone
(423) 652-9449
Tennessee High School After School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1112 Edgemont Avenue, Bristol, TN
Phone
(423) 652-9494

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Frequently asked questions

There are 13 before or after school daycares in Bristol, Tennessee, out of 21 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 4.53 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 57% 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 Tennessee's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Tennessee)
  • 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 — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 13 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee'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.