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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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Ahead Of The Curve Cdc, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3242 Hesper Road, Billings, MT
Phone
(406) 652-8953
School District #9 Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
212 1st Ave. Sw, Browning, MT
Phone
(406) 338-5025
Play 'N' Learn Day Care INC. Site 4
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Play 'n' Learn Day Care Site 4 in Great Falls, Montana receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the facility's cleanliness, safety, and educational quality. Parents consistently highlight the director Raegan and her staff for their exceptional care, communication, genuine compassion, and willingness to address concerns promptly. Multiple families report their children thriving academically and socially, with strong confidence in the center's ability to prepare children for kindergarten.

Welcoming and compassionate staffexcellent communication with parentsclean and sanitized facilities
Address
5115 3rd Ave. S., Great Falls, MT
Phone
(406) 770-3055
Small Wonder Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
512 W Broadway St, Lewistown, MT
Phone
(406) 538-8936
Smith Memorial Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
329 2nd Ave E, Kalispell, MT
Phone
(406) 755-9224
3 R'S Early Education Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
545 S California St, Helena, MT
Phone
(406) 449-6367
Just Like Home Two
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3783 Beechnut St, East Helena, MT
Phone
(406) 227-2627
Little Angel Day Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4075 N Montana Ave, Ste 2, Helena, MT
Phone
(406) 442-9737
Montana City Kids, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Montana City Kids for its dedicated staff, caring teachers, and smaller class sizes compared to local public schools. The facility is noted for strong academics, particularly in STEM, outdoor learning spaces, and a supportive community environment. One reviewer noted inconsistencies in teacher approaches and concerns about assignment workload.

Dedicated and caring teacherssmaller class sizesstrong STEM curriculum
Address
11 Mcclennan Creek Rd., Clancy, MT
Phone
(406) 431-6005
Salish Kootenai Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Salish Kootenai Day Care receives consistently positive feedback from tribal members. Parents praise specific staff members, particularly Carole Lankford and the FYANT Men program, for going above and beyond and embodying strong tribal values. The facility is noted as welcoming and serves as an educational resource about tribal history and operations.

Dedicated staff membersstaff who embody tribal values and support community wellnessfriendly atmosphere
Address
248 Michael Pablo Loop, Pablo, MT
Phone
(406) 675-8475
Shirley'S Place II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
1243 No 31st St, Billings, MT
Phone
(406) 237-3490
Ywca
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise the YWCA Billings location for its exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Reviews highlight the center's compassionate approach and supportive services, particularly for families in need of assistance. The facility is described as a welcoming community resource.

Kind and compassionate staffhelpful and resourcefulknowledgeable employees
Address
909 Wyoming Ave, Billings, MT
Phone
(406) 252-6303
Ywca Pre-K Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise the YWCA Pre-K Childcare center for its exceptionally friendly and helpful staff members. The facility is noted for its compassionate approach, knowledge, and supportive community environment. Several reviews highlight its role as a resource center serving families in need.

Kind and compassionate staffhelpful and resourcefulstaff knowledge and expertise
Address
909 Wyoming Ave, Billings, MT
Phone
(406) 252-6303
Superior Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Superior Children's Center in Great Falls, Montana receives mixed reviews. Five parents give 5-star ratings praising caring staff, educational programs, and child happiness, while three parents give 1-star ratings citing serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision of biting incidents, lack of communication with parents, and neglect of basic care needs.

Warm and caring teacherseducational programs (lettersnumbers
Address
2000 26th Street South, Great Falls, MT
Phone
(406) 454-9590
Printingforless.Com
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Note: This appears to be a printing company, not a daycare center. The reviews are for Printing for Less, a commercial printing service in Livingston, Montana, not a childcare facility. No parent/daycare reviews are available.

None - reviews are not applicable to daycare services
Address
100 Pfl Way, Livingston, MT
Phone
(406) 823-7010
Ymca Early Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents praise the YMCA Early Preschool's childcare and summer camps programs, highlighting friendly and caring staff, clean facilities, and a welcoming environment where children thrive socially. Multiple reviewers report their children enjoy attending and ask to return regularly. The facility offers quality programming across multiple amenities including sports, swimming, and various camps.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean well-maintained facilitiesquality chi
Address
2900 S Russell St, Missoula, MT
Phone
(406) 721-9622
Missoula Family Ymca Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents praise the Missoula Family YMCA's childcare and summer camps, with children enthusiastic about attending. Staff are consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and caring, and the facility is well-maintained with quality amenities. The organization is valued for its community focus and inclusive environment.

Friendly and caring staffclean well-maintained facilityexcellent childcare and summer camps
Address
3000 S Russell St, Missoula, MT
Phone
(406) 721-9622
Fvcc Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
715 Grandview, Kalispell, MT
Phone
(406) 756-3991
Connie Nelson / Constance Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
213 Dodge St, Plentywood, MT
Phone
(406) 765-1434
Little Geysers Child
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
603 W. Yellowstone, West Yellowstone, MT
Phone
(406) 646-7011
Pooh'S Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1407 Custer Ave, Billings, MT
Phone
(406) 896-1111
Nw Healthcare Kid Kare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

NW Healthcare Kid Kare Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents praising the caring staff, structured learning environment, and teacher quality. However, some parents report management communication issues and concerns about lengthy waitlists. Overall, satisfied families plan to keep their children enrolled long-term.

Caring and wonderful staffknowledgeable teachersstructured and stable environment
Address
66 Claremont St, Kalispell, MT
Phone
(406) 756-9539
Toddle Town Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Toddle Town Children's Academy has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the program's flexibility, ability to accommodate multiple children, and report their kids enjoy attending. However, multiple negative reviews cite serious concerns about staff behavior, including screaming at children, lack of supervision, discriminatory policies toward children with ADHD, poor handling of bullying, and inadequate outdoor care standards.

accommodates multiple chil
Address
2211 Lewis Ave, Billings, MT
Phone
(406) 656-8042
Southwood Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Southwood Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff and directors who go above and beyond. However, one parent reported serious concerns including poor communication, unexpected billing practices, and a concerning incident on their child's first day.

Warm and nurturing staffattentive directors (AngieJo
Address
1805 S Tracy Ave, Bozeman, MT
Phone
(406) 587-2239
Cuddle Bugs
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
2612 South Ave W, Missoula, MT
Phone
(406) 728-0801
St Thomas Child & Family Center/South
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
1710 Benefis Ct, Great Falls, MT
Phone
(406) 761-6538
Schoolhouse Preschool And D/C
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Schoolhouse Preschool and Daycare has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the owner's care, educational progress, and staff friendliness. Negative reviews describe serious concerns including inadequate hygiene, verbal abuse, physical injuries, neglect of infants, and bullying with no resolution.

Educational development (ABCscountingpotty training)
Address
626 1st Ave. South, Great Falls, MT
Phone
(406) 761-6045
Little Rascals Dcc - Lake Elmo
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
913 Lake Elmo Dr, Billings, MT
Phone
(406) 245-9961
Discovery Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Discovery Day Care receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff conduct and safety. Positive reviews praise friendly staff, learning activities, and caring environment, while negative reviews report threats to children, unprofessional behavior, temperature control issues, and unsafe driving by parents at pickup/drop-off.

Friendly staffdaily learning activitiesphysical exercise
Address
245 Foster Ln, Billings, MT
Phone
(406) 259-1490
Kid Kollege
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Kid Kollege receives highly polarized reviews reflecting a significant change in ownership and management. Long-time parents praise the preschool curriculum, teacher quality, and flexibility, while recent reviewers express serious concerns about the new ownership, citing unprofessional handling of behavioral issues, lack of parental communication, and poor responsiveness.

Strong preschool curriculumquality teacherschildren well-prepared for kindergarten
Address
375 Westchester Sq N, Billings, MT
Phone
(406) 245-4000

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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.