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34 Child Daycare & Preschools in Great Falls, Montana

Browse all 34 child daycare & preschools in Great Falls, Montana. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Great Falls

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.

  1. 1
    Nicole Renee Walker
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    705 6th Ave Nw, Great Falls, MT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    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 (CamiCierraHokuAlaina
  2. 2
    Play 'N' Learn Day Care INC. Site 4
    4 score
    4(20)

    5115 3rd Ave. S., Great Falls, MT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    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 facilitiesstrong educational curriculum with age-appropriate activities
  3. 3
    Superior Children'S Center
    3.94 score
    3.9(8)

    2000 26th Street South, Great Falls, MT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    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 (lettersnumberswriting)
  4. 4
    Schoolhouse Preschool And D/C
    3.61 score
    3.4(9)

    626 1st Ave. South, Great Falls, MT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    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)caring owner and some staff members

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Great Falls based on parent reviews

Nicole Renee Walker

4.7(20)

705 6th Ave Nw, Great Falls, MT

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

Wee Disciples

5(3)

1226 1st Ave N, Great Falls, MT

Funhouse Central/Jenni Paranteau

5(2)

710 Central Ave, Great Falls, MT

The Next Best Thing

4.6(4)

905 Crescent Drive, Great Falls, MT

Tammy Wright/Edu-Care Preschool

4.5(4)

819 6th St S, Great Falls, MT

Tot Lot/Debra Blank

5(1)

1009 18th Ave Sw, Great Falls, MT

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Great Falls, Montana

There are 34 child daycare & preschools in Great Falls, Montana, making up 94% of the 36 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.

When choosing a daycare in Great Falls, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Great Falls

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Holy Spirit Extended Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2820 Central Ave, Great Falls, MT
Phone
(406) 761-5775
Falls Jr Academy Sunnyside
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1818 19th Ave S, Great Falls, MT
Phone
(406) 216-6000
A Kids Place - Teresa Reeder
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
700 10th Street South, Great Falls, MT
Phone
(406) 761-6062
Happyland Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1320 9th St S, Great Falls, MT
Phone
(406) 868-4523

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Frequently asked questions

There are 34 child daycare & preschools daycares in Great Falls, Montana, out of 36 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Great Falls, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Montana's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Montana)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Great Falls offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 34 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Montana typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Great Falls for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Great Falls must be licensed by Montana's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.