4 Star
Daycare center
Bristol Family Center
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating4 Star
Daycares and preschools in Bristol, VT
5 licensed programs · 1 with Google ratings
5 Star
Daycare center
Early Education Program
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating5 Star
5 Star
Daycare center
Wren's Nest Forest Preschool
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating5 Star
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Before and after school programs in Bristol
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | STARS | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAUSD - Mt Abraham Middle/High School Afterschool Child Care Program | 05443 | 78675 | 30 | school age | 1 Star | |
| MAUSD- Bristol Elementary School Afterschool Child Care Program | 05443 | 74054 | 150 | school age | 3 Star |
Childcare in Bristol: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Bristol?
Bristol has 5 licensed programs on the Vermont register: 3 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 0 home daycares and 2 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in Vermont?
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Vermont. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What is STARS?
Vermont STARS rates programs from 1 to 5 stars on regulatory history, staff qualifications, program practices, family engagement and administration. 5 of 5 programs in Bristol hold a rating.
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.
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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: Vermont Child Care Provider Data, Vermont Open Data. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.