CHILDCARE
CARBON COUNTY CHILDCARE
BEARTOOTH BILLINGS CLINIC CHILDREN'S CENTER
WHO
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Children ages 1–6
COST
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12–24 months: $60/full day or $33/half day. Monthly rates range from $293–$1,257, depending on days per week.
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2 years–Pre-K: $47/full day or $27/half day. Monthly rates range from $246–$992, depending on days per week.
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Scholarships are available for families who need short-term or ongoing financial assistance.
WHAT
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Provides childcare and early childhood education for young children, with a child-centered, play-based approach. The center also provides preschool programming.
WHERE
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114 N Villard Ave N - Red Lodge MT 59068
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406-446-1919
WHEN
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Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm
WEBSITE
LITTLE MOUNTAIN MONTESSORI
WHO
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Children ages 3-month–5-year age range.
COST
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$60 per day
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Part-time and full-time options are available.
WHAT
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Home-based childcare program focused on encouraging children's independence, confidence, curiosity, and exploration.
WHERE
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Red Lodge, MT
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406-589-9334
WHEN
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Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Part-time and full-time options available. Year-round.
LUTHER LITTLES PRESCHOOL
WHO
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Children ages 2–5 years old.
COST
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Contact the program for current tuition and enrollment information.
WHAT
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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
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Tuesdays-Thursdays: 8:10AM-11:10AM
WHERE
LITTLE J HAWKS
WHO
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Children ages 2–5 years old.
COST
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Contact the program for current tuition and enrollment information.
WHAT
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Luther Littles is a private, part-time preschool program located at Luther School. The program provides a supportive environment where young children can develop curiosity, creativity, social skills, and early academic skills through a balance of structured learning and play.
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The curriculum focuses on:
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Vocabulary and early language development
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Patterns and sounds in language
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Letter recognition and early literacy
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Social and emotional development
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Beginning math concepts
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Fine and gross motor skills
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Outdoor play
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Exploration of the arts and sciences
WHERE
Luther School
4 Luther-Roscoe Rd
Luther, MT 59068
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406-360-5864
WHEN
Tuesday-Thurday, 8:10 a.m.–11:10 p.m.
WEBSITE
HRDC: DISTRICT #7
WHO
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Families seeking child-care information, referrals, and resources in the communities served by HRDC District 7.
COST
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Free to families.
WHAT
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HRDC District 7 provides Child Care Resource & Referral services to help families find child-care options and connect with available child-care resources. HRDC also provides support and resources to child-care providers.
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Child-care services may include:
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Child-care referrals and resource information
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Information about child-care assistance and scholarships
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Connections to child-care providers
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Resources and support for child-care providers
WHERE
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7 North 31st Street, PO Box 2016, Billings 59103
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406-247-4732
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406-248-2943 (fax)
WHEN
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Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
NEIGHBORING CHILDCARE CENTERS
HEADSTART LAUREL
WHO
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Income-eligible families with children ages 3–5.
COST
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Free for eligible families.
WHAT
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Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood program that promotes school readiness and supports the development and well-being of young children and their families. Services can include early education, health and nutrition services, and family support.
WHEN
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Program schedule varies. Contact Head Start, Inc. for current hours and enrollment availability.
WHERE
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410 Colorado Laurel, MT 59044
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406-628-5870
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Head Start, Inc. Central Office: 406-245-7255
WEBSITE
HEADSTART POWELL
WHO
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Income-eligible families with young children.
COST
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Free for eligible families.
WHAT
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Head Start is a federally funded early childhood program that promotes school readiness and supports the development and well-being of children and their families. Services include early education, health and developmental screenings, nutrition, family support, and connections to community resources.
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Powell offers:
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Head Start preschool for children ages 3–4
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Early Head Start home-based services for pregnant women and children ages 0–3
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Breakfast, lunch, and a PM snack for children attending the center-based program
WHEN
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Head Start preschool:
Monday–Thursday
8:15 AM–3:30 PM -
Two full-day classrooms are offered:
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One classroom for 4-year-olds
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One blended classroom for 3- and 4-year-olds
WHERE
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883 East 7th Street, Powell, WY 82435
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307-754-2013
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Early Head Start home-based program: 307-754-5154
HEADSTART CODY
WHO
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Income-eligible families with young children. The Cody Head Start center serves children ages 3–4. Eligibility can also include children in foster care, children experiencing homelessness, and children from families receiving certain public assistance.
COST
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Free for eligible families.
WHAT
Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood program that promotes school readiness and supports the development and well-being of children and their families. Services include early education, health and developmental screenings, nutrition, social-emotional support, family services, and connections to community resources.
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The Cody center offers a full-day blended classroom for 3- and 4-year-olds.
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Breakfast, lunch, and a PM snack provided
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Family support and engagement services
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Developmental, health, and behavioral screenings
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Services for children with disabilities
WHEN
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Monday–Thursday
8:15 AM–3:30 PM
WHERE
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1701 29th Street, Cody, WY 82414
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307-527-6454
CARBON COUNTY CUBS
WHO
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Children ages 16 weeks to 6 years old. Summer care is available for older children.
COST
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Part-time (less than 3 days): $135/week
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Full-time (more than 3 days): $200/week
WHAT
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Carbon County Cubs is a licensed family home daycare offering a warm, home-like environment where children can learn and grow through play, nature, and sensory experiences.
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Type: Family home daycare
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Curriculum: Play-based, nature and sensory focused, with a home-like structure
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Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and two snacks provided
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Licensing: Licensed
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Best Beginnings Scholarship: Accepted
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Program: Year-round, with summer care available for older children
WHEN
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Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM-5:30 PM
WHERE
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Roberts, MT
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701-770-8551
FROMBERG DAYCARE
WHO
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Newborn to 5 years old.
COST
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Children over 2 years: $45
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Children under 2 years: $50
WHAT
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Fromberg Daycare is a fully licensed group childcare program providing year-round care for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
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Type: Group daycare
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Ages: Newborn–5 years
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Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and snack provided
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Program: Year-round
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Curriculum: Not specified
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Licensing: Fully licensed
WHERE
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Fromberg, MT
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406-425-0520
WHEN
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Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Part-time and full-time options available. Year-round.
KINDER COTTAGE
WHO
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Children ages 3 months to 5 years old.
COST
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Part-time: $90/week
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Full-time: $180/weeK
WHAT
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Kinder Cottage is a home-based childcare program offering a gentle, holistic, warm, and nurturing environment. The program uses a child-centered, play-based approach influenced by Waldorf, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia philosophies.
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Full-time care: 4 days per week
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Part-time care: 2 days per week
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Meals: Lunch and two snacks provided
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Program: Year-round
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Type: Home-based childcare
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Licensing: Legally exempt
WHERE
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Roberts, MT
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616-499-5818
WHEN
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Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
SCHOLARSHIPS
BEST BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE
SCHOLARSHIP
WHO
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Eligible low-income Montana families whose children receive care from a qualifying child-care provider. Parents/guardians may qualify when they are working, attending school or training, or participating in another qualifying activity.
COST
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Co-payments based on sliding scale
WHAT
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Provides financial assistance to help eligible families pay for child care while parents/guardians work, attend school or training, or participate in another qualifying activity.
WHEN
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Applications are accepted through the year. Families can apply and manage their benefits through Montana's MAQCS Parent Portal.
WHERE
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Statewie- Montana
EARLY CHILDHOOD GRANT FUND
WHO
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Children ages 0–8 and their families who need financial assistance with childcare/early childhood care.
COST
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None
WHAT
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The Early Childhood Grant Fund provides financial assistance to help families afford quality childcare and early childhood programs for children ages 0–8. The goal is to support children's developmental, educational, social, and emotional growth and help prepare them for a successful transition to kindergarten.
WHEN
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$200 per month for 6 months toward childcare tuition; or
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$100 per month for 6 months if the child already receives a scholarship toward tuition.
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Applications are currently being accepted.
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The committee states that it aims for a 72-hour response to grant requests.
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Funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
WHERE
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122 S Hauser Ave, Red Lodge, MT 59068
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406-446-2820
WEBSITE