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CHILDCARE

CARBON COUNTY CHILDCARE

MOUNTAIN BLUEBELLS PRESCHOOL

WHO

  • All families

WHAT

  • State licensed, Waldorf inspired Preschool & Nursery Care for children ages 3 months up to 7 years old

WHEN

  • School year & summer programs, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm, Full & Half day options available

WHERE

  • 501 North Cooper ave, Red Lodge

  • Miss Lista

  • 406-445-3084

  • Email

  • Website

LITTLE EXPLORERS LEARNING CENTER

WHO

  • All families

WHAT

  • Little Explorers Learning Center focuses on the growth and well being of preschool aged children.  The environment is set up so that children have the opportunity to learn through play in a loving setting.  At Little Explorers Learning Center, we believe in the value and uniqueness of each child we serve.  Our preschool experience is designed to promote each child’s own individual social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.  My mission is to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment, which fosters a child’s natural desire to explore, discover & create.

 

WHEN

  • Little Explorers Learning Center in Red Lodge is a preschool only program offered 3 mornings a week from 8:15-12:30 Tues-Wed-Thurs. 

  • The preschool focuses on social and emotional skills, as well as academics. 

 

WHERE

BEARTOOTH BILLINGS CLINIC CHILDREN'S CENTER

WHO

  • All families

WHAT

  • Open to all families in the Carbon County area with children ages 2 through 3rd grade, offering childcare, early childhood education, and after-school programs.  

WHERE

  • 114 N Villard Ave N - Red Lodge MT 59068

  • 406-446-1919

  • Website

WHEN

  • Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

JOLIET CHILDCARE MINISTRIES
LIC# PV106731

WHO

  • All Families

 

WHAT

  • Joliet Childcare Ministries is a state licensed childcare facility with an emphasis in guiding children in an ethical and moral manner to prepare them for their future education and world experiences. Children at the daycare develop social, behavioral and technical skills according to their age and skill level.

  • Free and controlled play are also key elements of every child's development. Therefore, much of our day here at Joliet Childcare Ministries is filled with crazy, fun indoor and outdoor activities, games and field trips.

 

WHEN

  • 6am - 6pm Monday - Friday

 

WHERE

HRDC: DISTRICT #7

WHO

  • All families

WHAT

  • Childcare referrals for Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Fallon, Golden Valley, Musselshell, Powder River, Rosebud, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Treasure, Wheatland, and Yellowstone County.

WHERE

  • 7 North 31st Street, PO Box 2016, Billings 59103​

  • 406.247.4732

  • 406.248.2943 (fax)

  • Website

LUTHER LITTLES  PRESCHOOL

WHO

  • All 2-5 Year Old Littles

WHAT

  • ​Luther Littles is a private preschool program where early learners are supported in their growing desire to be curious, creative, and develop character in a dynamic manner. Luther Littles offers a well-rounded curriculum that exceeds state standards- it showcases a balance between academics and fun.  The curriculum is built around a wide variety of activities designed to enhance vocabulary, awareness of patterns and sounds in language, letter recognition, social intelligence, knowledge of printed materials, beginning math concepts, fine and gross motor skills, outdoor play, and exploration of the arts and sciences. 

WHEN

  • Tuesdays-Thursdays: 8:10AM-11:10AM 

WHERE

NEIGHBORING CHILDCARE CENTERS

HEADSTART LAUREL

WHO

  • Low-income families

WHAT

  • Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of low-income children through the provision of education, health, nutrition, social and other services for children and their families.

WHERE

  • 410 Colorado Laurel, MT 59044

  • 406-628-5870

HEADSTART POWELL

WHO

  • Low-income families

WHAT

  • Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of low-income children through the provision of education, health, nutrition, social and other services for children and their families.

WHERE

  • 883 East 7th Street, Powell, WY 82435

  • 307-754-2013

  • Website

HEADSTART CODY

WHO

  • Low income families

WHAT

  • Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of low income children through the provision of education, health, nutrition, social and other services for children and their families.

WHERE

  • 1701 29th Street, Cody, WY 82414

  • 307-527-6454

  • Website

SCHOLARSHIPS

BEST BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE 

SCHOLARSHIP

WHO

  • Recipients of the scholarship are working low-income families, working care takers, TANF recipients, disabled parents, foster or guardianship families, and parents in high school, college or pursuing a GED may apply for the Best Beginnings Scholarship.  

COST

  • Co-payments based on sliding scale

WHAT

  • Program to assist eligible low-income parents who are attending school and/or working afford quality child care for young children. 

WHERE

  • 111 N. Jackson Arcade Building, 5th Floor Helena, MT

  • Website

RED LODGE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND

WHO

  • Anyone in need of financial assistance in paying for childcare 

COST

  • None

WHAT

  • The Early Childhood Grant, through the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation, will help provide funding to enhance the developmental and educational opportunities in a supportive environment, for young children and families in need.

WHERE

  • 122 S Hauser Ave, Red Lodge, MT 59068

  • 406-446-2820

  • Website

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