Best Daycares in Bristol, RI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Bristol's 9 daycares, 4 (44%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Rhode Island's statewide rate of 45%. Locally, providers average 2.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 5.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Rhode Island averages of 2.9 on Process and 4.9 on Structural.
The local market includes 6 centers and 3 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Bristol. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Rhode Island methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Bristol
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Bristol: 3.7 (Sample of 9).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Bristol: 2.3 (Sample of 7).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Bristol: 5.0 (Sample of 9).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Bristol?
- There are 9 licensed child care providers in Bristol.
- What percentage of Bristol daycares have high quality ratings?
- 44% of Bristol daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 45% statewide in Rhode Island.
- What types of childcare are available in Bristol?
- 6 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Bristol.
- How do Bristol daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Rhode Island?
- Bristol daycares average 2.3 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Rhode Island statewide average of 2.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Rhode Island