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251 Daycare Centers in Montana

Browse 251 daycare centers across Montana. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Montana

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Montana can make the decision-making process smoother.

Montana has about 251 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Montana. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Montana

There are 251 daycares in Montana: 13 headstart facilities, 0 before/after school centers, 1 religious facility daycares, and 237 childcare and preschool centers.

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Florence Crittenton Home
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
901 N Harris St, Helena, MT
Phone
(406) 442-6950
Just Like Home Dc
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2808 Villard Ave, Helena, MT
Phone
(406) 443-3975
Rmdc Rocky Mountain Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
200 S. Cruse, Helena, MT
Phone
(406) 447-1627
Helena School District #1 4 G'S
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
555 W. Custer, Helena, MT
Phone
(406) 324-1328
Rmdc Ray Bjork Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1600 8th Ave., Helena, MT
Phone
(406) 457-7335
Elkhorn Preschool And Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1 Friendship Lane, Clancy, MT
Phone
(406) 461-4969
Fun & Fancy Free Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Fun & Fancy Free Learning Center in Polson, Montana receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring leadership of Lisa and her dedicated staff. Parents highlight the clean, welcoming facility, individualized child care, strong staff-family communication, and willingness to go above and beyond to support both children and families. Multiple families describe the center as a second home and express deep trust in the quality of care provided.

Caring and responsive staffClean and bright facilityEngaging classroom environment with themed decorations
Address
111 11th Ave W, Polson, MT
Phone
(406) 883-1095
Shelly Fischer / Young Explorers
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1830 Princeton St, Butte, MT
Phone
(406) 723-6289
Noah'S Ark
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1036 Iowa Ave, Butte, MT
Phone
(406) 723-1252
Kids Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
439 N A St, Columbus, MT
Phone
(406) 322-6214
Stacie Anderson /Good Shepherd Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2425 39th St, Missoula, MT
Phone
(406) 829-3404
Co-Teach Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise CO-TEACH PRESCHOOL (also referred to as LAB Preschool) for its exceptional teachers, warm and welcoming environment, and evidence-based curriculum that promotes both academic and emotional development. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and transition smoothly to kindergarten. The facility's location on campus provides access to nature exploration and outdoor learning opportunities.

Outstandingcaringand professional teachers; calm and organized classrooms; strong parent-teacher communication; individualized attention to each child; clean and well-equipped facility; evidence-based curriculum; access to outdoor spaces and nature field trips; student-teacher involvement; inclusive and supportive environment; children eager to attend; seamless kindergarten transition; emotional and social development support
Address
32 Campus Dr, Missoula, MT
Phone
(406) 243-6303
Lolo Preschool & Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
11150 Napton Way, Lolo, MT
Phone
(406) 273-6088
Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
236 E Spruce St, Missoula, MT
Phone
(406) 721-2106
Honeybear Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1621 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT
Phone
(406) 542-2300
Learning And Belonging (Lab) Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise LAB Preschool as an exceptional early childhood program where children are happy, engaged, and well-prepared for kindergarten. Teachers are described as highly skilled, caring, and responsive to individual children's needs and interests. The facility benefits from its location on a university campus with access to nature, diverse learning materials, and student-teacher involvement.

Happy children eager to attendhigh-quality teachers with
Address
135 Rtw Education Center, Missoula, MT
Phone
(406) 243-4262
Footsteps
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

The reviews provided are for Kagy Family Dental, not FOOTSTEPS daycare in Bozeman. This appears to be a data mismatch. No parent reviews for FOOTSTEPS daycare are available in the submitted content.

None - reviews are for a dental practicenot the daycare center listed
Address
45 West Kagy Blvd, Bozeman, MT
Phone
(406) 587-2239
Asum Children'S Learning Center #1
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
Mcgill Hall 001, Missoula, MT
Phone
(406) 243-2542
A Small World Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

A SMALL WORLD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER in Billings, Montana has overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff care and professionalism, though one parent raised serious concerns about alleged mistreatment and lack of responsiveness from management. The majority of reviewers highlight the safe facility, engaging activities, and dedicated teachers as key strengths.

caring and smiling staffresponsive owner (Mrs. Jackie/Sanders)safe facility with secure entrances and
Address
1038 Main St. -, #8, Billings, MT
Phone
(406) 254-9017
Kids-R-Us Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
606 Notthingham Circle, Billings, MT
Phone
(406) 254-6656
Young Families Early Head Start, INC
Headstart Programs
4.7
Address
1020 Cook Ave, Billings, MT
Phone
(406) 259-2007
Nicole Renee Walker
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center, but rather for Nicole Renee, a hair salon in Portland, Oregon. The reviews praise the stylists' expertise, attention to detail, and welcoming atmosphere, with consistently high satisfaction across multiple stylists.

Skilled and talented stylists (CamiCierraHoku
Address
705 6th Ave Nw, Great Falls, MT
Phone
(406) 453-8139
Friendship House Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Friendship House Child Care Center in Billings, Montana receives consistent 5-star praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and structured, nurturing environment. Parents highlight the center's positive impact on children's social development, behavioral incentives, and academic preparation for school. The facility is noted for flexibility with family schedules and creating a welcoming atmosphere where children are excited to attend.

Caring and compassi
Address
3123 8th Avenue South, Billings, MT
Phone
(406) 259-5569
The Sunshine Academy/Sara Schreiner
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise The Sunshine Academy for exceptional child development, engaging learning experiences, and caring staff who treat children with individual attention and kindness. Families highlight strong security measures, the communication app for daily updates, and smooth handling of difficult transitions. Multiple long-term families express deep satisfaction and trust in the center.

Child development and academic growthengaging and fun learning envi
Address
2837 N. Ramshorn Dr, Laurel, MT
Phone
(406) 628-4211
The Next Best Thing
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
905 Crescent Drive, Great Falls, MT
Phone
(406) 727-2258
Shannon Williams / Just For Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Just For Kids receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight the caring, patient staff led by owner Shannon Williams, clean facility, and nurturing environment where children look forward to attending daily. Parents consistently mention their children's emotional growth, learning activities, outdoor play, healthy meals, and strong communication from staff. The daycare is credited with making the transition to kindergarten smooth and supporting children with diverse needs.

Caring and patient staffclean facilityhealthy meals and snacks
Address
230 Jensen Rd., Columbia Falls, MT
Phone
(406) 892-1715
Fort Courage Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Fort Courage Child Care receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, educated staff and accommodating scheduling. Parents consistently highlight the quality of meals, engaging activities, and strong communication with directors and teachers.

Compassionate and educated staffflexible schedulingnutritious and diverse meals
Address
2120 31st Av, Missoula, MT
Phone
(406) 543-5400
Bibs To Books
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Most parents report positive experiences with strong staff support and significant child development progress. However, one serious incident was reported involving forceful physical restraint of a child resulting in injury and lack of medical care.

Staff members are caring and supportive role modelschildren show significant developmental gains in speech and learningchildren enjoy attending
Address
417 Hansen Ln, Billings, MT
Phone
(406) 256-1231
Connie Jimison - Kid Corral Childcare &
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
5555 Lester Road, Shepherd, MT
Phone
(406) 373-5437
Tammy Wright/Edu-Care Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
819 6th St S, Great Falls, MT
Phone
(406) 453-6003

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Frequently asked questions

There are 251 all daycares across Montana. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Montana are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Montana's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Montana, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Montana sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Montana vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.