Daycare centers in Bristol, CT
18 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,321 a month · 9 with Google ratings
A daycare center is a licensed facility that cares for children in age-grouped classrooms, usually from six weeks old until kindergarten, for a full working day. Centers are inspected by the state, must meet staff-to-child ratios for every age group and carry a licensed capacity.
West Bristol Clubhouse
ESPN Kidscenter
Stafford Clubhouse
The CRiB
Whiz Kids Day Care & Nursery School

Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center
Hra South Street Early Learning Center
Greene-Hills Clubhouse
Hra Lake Avenue Early Learning Center
Hubbell Clubhouse
Ivy Drive Clubhouse
Mt View Clubhouse
South Side Clubhouse
Bristol Preschool Child Care (291 Burlington Ave)
Bristol Preschool Child Care (255 West St)
Bristol Preschool Child Care (339 West St)
Bristol Preschool Child Care (718 Pine St)
Childcare in Bristol: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Bristol?
Bristol has 51 licensed programs on the Connecticut register: 18 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 33 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in Connecticut?
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Connecticut. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
How common are inspection violations at Bristol daycares?
Violations are common and most are paperwork or maintenance items. Across 309 daycare centers in the metro area, the median center has 15 violations on record in the last three years, and 0 centers have none. Connecticut records each regulation cited at an inspection with the date it was closed. The state does not assign a risk level. The text shown is the regulation the program was cited under.
What does daycare cost in Bristol?
6 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,321 a month. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Bristol?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
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Source: Child Care & Youth Camp Licensing Program Data, Inspections and Violations, Connecticut Open Data. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.