Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Bozeman, MT
Compare 20 child daycare & preschools in Bozeman. Average rating: 4.42/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Bozeman, Montana at a glance
- Programs
- 20
- Avg rating
- 4.42/5
- Parent reviews
- 96
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Bozeman has 20 licensed child daycare & preschools with 96 parent reviews averaging 4.42/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 50% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 59718 (avg 4.7 stars), while 59715 has the largest selection (11 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bozeman
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1L.T.E.C., LLC4.8 score5(20)
109 Highland Blvd., Bozeman, MT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise L.T.E.C., LLC (DKZ East) for its compassionate, engaged staff who provide excellent daily communication about their children's activities and development. Families appreciate the structured curriculum combining lessons, play, art, and outdoor time, along with clean facilities and provided amenities like snacks and diapers. The daycare receives uniform 5-star ratings with parents expressing confidence in their children's care and safety.
Caring and compassionate staffexcellent daily communication via app and at pickupstructured curriculum with lessons and activitiesbalance of indoor and outdoor play - 2Footsteps4.72 score4.9(20)
45 West Kagy Blvd, Bozeman, MT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
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 - 3Montana Kids Daycare4.25 score4.4(8)
1105 Campbell Rd., Bozeman, MT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Montana Kids Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, nurturing environment, and child development. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff conduct, discriminatory treatment, and how complaints were handled.
Warm and patient staffsafe and nurturing environmentstrong child development outcomesgood curriculum - 4Montana Kids Daycare Too4.25 score4.4(8)
1105 Campbell Rd, Bozeman, MT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Montana Kids Daycare Too receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, child development, and community atmosphere. However, two 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about alleged inappropriate discipline practices, inadequate response to complaints, and discriminatory treatment of families. The facility's high cost is also mentioned as a drawback by some parents.
Caring and patient staffwarm nurturing environmentstrong child development outcomesgood communication - 5Greenwood Step Connection4.16 score4.2(20)
2015 Wheat Dr, Bozeman, MT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
There appears to be a data error - these reviews describe a warming center and hostel for homeless individuals in Bozeman, not a daycare center. The reviews consistently praise the staff's kindness, respect, and helpful resources for vulnerable populations.
Friendly and respectful staffhomemade food prepared with careprovides essential services and hopewelcoming environment - 6Southwood Child Care Center LLC3.75 score3.5(5)
1805 S Tracy Ave, Bozeman, MT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
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 (AngieJoKeriann)
Rating Distribution
Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in Bozeman
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Bozeman, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Bozeman zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59718 | 8 | 4.7 | 2 | |
| 59715 | 11 | 4.22 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Bozeman (– children)
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Bozeman based on parent reviews
L.T.E.C., LLC
109 Highland Blvd., Bozeman, MT
Parents consistently praise L.T.E.C., LLC (DKZ East) for its compassionate, engaged staff who provide excellent daily communication about their children's activities and development. Families appreciate the structured curriculum combining lessons, play, art, and outdoor time, along with clean facilities and provided amenities like snacks and diapers. The daycare receives uniform 5-star ratings with parents expressing confidence in their children's care and safety.
Footsteps
45 West Kagy Blvd, Bozeman, MT
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.
Hawk'S Nest Early Learning Center
205 North 11th Ave, Bozeman, MT
Parents highlight the staff's passion, training, and cleanliness, noting that the center provides a supportive environment with helpful communication. Reviewers appreciate the teachers' dedication and the regular updates regarding their child's day.
Msu Child Development Center
750 West Cleveland St, Bozeman, MT
Parents highlight the center's engaging curriculum, healthy homemade meals, and unique campus-based activities like greenhouse access and walking trips. Multiple families report high satisfaction with teacher quality and their children's social and academic success over many years.
Montana Kids Daycare
1105 Campbell Rd., Bozeman, MT
Montana Kids Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, nurturing environment, and child development. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff conduct, discriminatory treatment, and how complaints were handled.
Montana Kids Daycare Too
1105 Campbell Rd, Bozeman, MT
Montana Kids Daycare Too receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, child development, and community atmosphere. However, two 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about alleged inappropriate discipline practices, inadequate response to complaints, and discriminatory treatment of families. The facility's high cost is also mentioned as a drawback by some parents.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Bozeman, Montana
There are 20 child daycare & preschools in Bozeman, Montana, making up 95% of the 21 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Bozeman have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 96 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Bozeman, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Parents highlight the staff's passion, training, and cleanliness, noting that the center provides a supportive environment with helpful communication. Reviewers appreciate the teachers' dedication and the regular updates regarding their child's day.
- Address
- 205 North 11th Ave, Bozeman, MT
- Phone
- (406) 522-6114
Parents highlight the center's engaging curriculum, healthy homemade meals, and unique campus-based activities like greenhouse access and walking trips. Multiple families report high satisfaction with teacher quality and their children's social and academic success over many years.
- Address
- 750 West Cleveland St, Bozeman, MT
- Phone
- (406) 994-5005
- Address
- 80504 Gallatin Rd., Bozeman, MT
- Phone
- (406) 586-8110
Parents consistently praise L.T.E.C., LLC (DKZ East) for its compassionate, engaged staff who provide excellent daily communication about their children's activities and development. Families appreciate the structured curriculum combining lessons, play, art, and outdoor time, along with clean facilities and provided amenities like snacks and diapers. The daycare receives uniform 5-star ratings with parents expressing confidence in their children's care and safety.
- Address
- 109 Highland Blvd., Bozeman, MT
- Phone
- (406) 586-0000
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.
- Address
- 45 West Kagy Blvd, Bozeman, MT
- Phone
- (406) 587-2239
Montana Kids Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, nurturing environment, and child development. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff conduct, discriminatory treatment, and how complaints were handled.
- Address
- 1105 Campbell Rd., Bozeman, MT
- Phone
- (406) 585-5366
Montana Kids Daycare Too receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, child development, and community atmosphere. However, two 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about alleged inappropriate discipline practices, inadequate response to complaints, and discriminatory treatment of families. The facility's high cost is also mentioned as a drawback by some parents.
- Address
- 1105 Campbell Rd, Bozeman, MT
- Phone
- (406) 585-5366
There appears to be a data error - these reviews describe a warming center and hostel for homeless individuals in Bozeman, not a daycare center. The reviews consistently praise the staff's kindness, respect, and helpful resources for vulnerable populations.
- Address
- 2015 Wheat Dr, Bozeman, MT
- Phone
- (406) 587-2429
Parents highlight the knowledgeable and dedicated staff, noting significant developmental progress and strong communication with families. However, one report describes a concerning incident where a baby was left unconsolated for an extended period.
- Address
- 1295 West Garfield St, Bozeman, MT
- Phone
- (406) 994-4370
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.
- Address
- 1805 S Tracy Ave, Bozeman, MT
- Phone
- (406) 587-2239
One parent highlights recent management changes and facility upgrades, while others report negative experiences including staff yelling at children and unprofessional phone interactions. Several reviewers note that communication regarding pricing was disorganized and that the environment felt stressful or unwelcoming to young children.
- Address
- 1612 West Babcock St, Bozeman, MT
- Phone
- (406) 585-9030
- Address
- 100 Springhill Lane, Bozeman, MT
- Phone
- (406) 587-0132
- Address
- 516 W Cleveland St, Bozeman, MT
- Phone
- (406) 587-2672
- Address
- 4310 West Durston Rd, Bozeman, MT
- Phone
- (406) 587-9418
- Address
- 1572 Cobb Hill Rd, Bozeman, MT
- Phone
- (406) 587-3817
- Address
- 301 S. 19th Ave., Bozeman, MT
- Phone
- (406) 582-0761
- Address
- 1572 Cobb Hill Rd, Bozeman, MT
- Phone
- (406) 587-3817
- Address
- 1705 West Kagy Blvd, Bozeman, MT
- Phone
- (406) 587-5667
- Address
- 314 N. 16th Ave., Bozeman, MT
- Phone
- (406) 586-3700
- Address
- 804 S. Willson Ave, Bozeman, MT
- Phone
- (406) 586-6051
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