Licensed Daycare in Montana
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Montana Childcare Licensing
In Montana, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the State Department of Children & Family Services. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:6 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:10 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Quick licensing facts
- Regulator
- State Department of Children & Family Services
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg infant cost
- $1,230/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $860/mo
Montana Childcare Subsidies & Tax Credits
Montana families can apply for CCAP (Child Care Assistance Program) based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
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Hot Springs, MT
Preschool ProgramBillings Learning Center #41
Huson, MT
Head Start CenterBillings Childcare Academy #42
Lolo, MT
Before & After School CareBillings Little Stars Daycare #43
Lonepine, MT
Infant & Toddler CenterBillings Rainbow Learning Center #44
Milltown, MT
Montessori SchoolBillings Bright Futures Daycare #45
Noxon, MT
Licensed Child Care CenterLittle Hearts Billings #46
Ovando, MT
Licensed Family Daycare HomeBillings Kids First Academy #47
Pablo, MT
Licensed Group Child Care HomeBillings Sunshine Daycare #48
Philipsburg, MT
Preschool ProgramDaycare in Montana — Frequently Asked Questions
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