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Programs that provide substitute parental care in a group setting for children during some portion of a 24-hour day. Services may include recreational and developmental activities and snacks and/or meals as appropriate. (AIRS PH-1250)

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Statewide Service: Provides online resources, telehealth, or service at a satellite office.
Nationwide Service: Provides online resources, telehealth or services at a regional/national headquarters location.
310 North 27th St.
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406-245-6470
Address:
310 North 27th St.
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406-245-6470
Fax: 406-245-6470
Service Categories:
Services Provided:

Provides full-time child care services that are developmentally appropriate for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Cost based on: 1. State assistance, 2. Sliding scale, 3. full pay

Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 5/10/2021
PO Box 4210
Helena, MT 59620-4210
Phone: 406-444-2012
Organization Name: Department of Public Health and Human Services
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Address:
PO Box 4210
Helena, MT 59620-4210
Phone: 406-444-2012
Fax: 406-444-2750
Email: childcarelicensing@mt.gov
Services Provided:

Licenses childcare centers. Registers family and group facilities and handles all daycare issues involved. Place to file complaint about child care centers which are noncompliant.

Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 5/10/2021
3128 8th Avenue South
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406-259-5569
Address:
3128 8th Avenue South
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406-259-5569
Services Provided:

A licensed childcare facility for youth, ages 4-12 (K-6th grade). Preschool offered Monday-Friday 7:30-5:30. Youth enrichment programs include after school program and summer program. Teen programs, adult education, and counseling also available. Has served the area for 48 years providing resources, referrals, recreational and support services to youth and adults. Facility rooms may be rented for social gatherings or meetings.

Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 5/10/2021
202 2nd Ave South Ste. 201- Great Falls Location
Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 406-761-6010
Address:
202 2nd Ave South Ste. 201- Great Falls Location
Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 406-761-6010
Toll Free Phone: 800-696-4503
Fax: 406-453-8976
Services Provided:

Family Connections has been helping families and providers since 1986. Our mission is to promote early care and education for all children by helping families find and pay for child care, and helping child care providers meet their professional development goals.

Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 5/19/2021
205 Sunnyview Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: 406-751-4100
Organization Name: Kalispell Regional Healthcare
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Address:
205 Sunnyview Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: 406-751-4100
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Services Provided:

Offers a variety of programs, including:

  • Tyke Town Kinder Kare (8 weeks - Kindergarten)
  • Summer Day Camp (6-12 years)
  • S.P.A.R.K. After School Program (6-12 years)
  • Sports programs and social events
Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 8/14/2020
75 Glenwood Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: 406-756-7295
Address:
75 Glenwood Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: 406-756-7295
Fax: 406-756-1279
Email: director@ddckids.org
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Languages Spoken: English
Eligibility: Children 18mos - 8 yrs
Services Provided: Discovery Developmental Center is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 pre-school and child care center.   Discovery's programming emphasizes developmentally appropriate methods that include play, open ended questions, group discussion,. problem solving and cooperative learning.  Discovery is accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Hours of operation are 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday.
Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 3/9/2018
486 3rd Ave WN
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: 406-756-8754
Organization Name: Trinity Lutheran Church
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Address:
486 3rd Ave WN
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: 406-756-8754
Fax: 406-407-7049
Email: tlcc@trinitykalispell.org
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Languages Spoken: English
Eligibility: Provides childcare / pre-school programming for children 6 weeks - 5 years and after school programming through grade 6
Services Provided: Provides childcare, pre-school programming and after school care: The goals of Trinity Lutheran Child Care Center are to provide a quality Christian environment – a place for children to learn about Jesus, their friend and Savior and a warm, secure, home away from home to practice the behaviors He taught. We intend to do this by maintaining a warm, loving, stimulating, and Christ-centered environment with planned activities appropriate to young children and their developmental stages.
Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 3/12/2018
536 W Reserve Dr.
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: 406-471-6508
Organization Name: Firefly Children's Center
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Address:
536 W Reserve Dr.
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: 406-471-6508
Email: julie@firefly.com
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Sign Language
Eligibility: Infant through 6 yrs. School aged summer program available. Best Beginnings Scholarships accepted
Services Provided: Firefly is a Natural and Organic child care and preschool. Natural and Organic whole foods from the valley, natural toys, and a focus on the spirit of the child. Music, Art, Spanish, Sign Language, Creative Play and Learning. Individuality and special talents are developed through creative, abstract play and thinking. Respect and Gratitude of the Earth is presented through reusing and recycling.
Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 3/12/2018
715 Grandview Dr.
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: 406-756-3991
Organization Name: FVCC Early Childhood Center
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Address:
715 Grandview Dr.
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: 406-756-3991
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Languages Spoken: English
Eligibility: Children ages 6 weeks - 6 yrs. Enrollment is based on the following priority order: Current Families Full-time FVCC students (Must be enrolled in a minimum of nine credits.) Full-time permanent FVCC employees Community members/general public
Services Provided: The FVCC Early Childhood Center provides pre-school and childcare programs based on developmentally appropriate practices that meet the needs of each individual child. We offer full-day and half-day programs in each of the infant, toddler and pre-school areas.
Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 7/2/2019
602 S Main St
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: 406-752-6303
Organization Name: St. Matthew's Catholic Church
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Address:
602 S Main St
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: 406-752-6303
Email: office@stmattsaints.org
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Languages Spoken: English
Eligibility: Early learning services for children 2 - 5 yrs Pre-school programming for children 3 - 5 years
Services Provided: St. Matthew’s Early Learning Center is dedicated to creating a strong foundation that will provide each child the spiritual, emotional, physical, social, and intellectual development necessary to become faith-filled, compassionate, and courageous leaders. The Early Learning Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 3/12/2018
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101 North Main
Butte, MT 59701
Phone: 406-723-4019
Address:
101 North Main
Butte, MT 59701
Phone: 406-723-4019
Toll Free Phone: 800-794-4061
Fax: 406-723-6982
Email: bhergott@butte4-cs.oeg
Wheelchair Access: yes
Languages Spoken: english
Services Provided: Butte 4-C’s is a non-profit regional child care resource and referral agency serving children, families, and early childhood professionals in southwest Montana. We became a 501 (c) 3 organization over 40 years ago in June of 1974. Although child care resource and referral is our primary source of business, our organization provides a broad range of programs and services to meet the increasing needs of children and families including the Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship; child care referrals; training, technical assistance, and professional development for early childhood professionals; the Child and Adult Care Food Program; evidence based home visiting; supervised visitation; parent education; children’s mental health; the early childhood coalition; grandparent support group; and parent support groups.
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 3/14/2018
1000 S. Arizona
Butte, MT 59701
Phone: 406-723-4078
Organization Name: Butte Head Start
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Address:
1000 S. Arizona
Butte, MT 59701
Phone: 406-723-4078
Toll Free Phone: 800-560-3734
Fax: 406-723-5620
Email: butteheadstart@montana.com
Wheelchair Access: yes
Languages Spoken: English
Eligibility: Income based
Services Provided: Head Start is a federally funded, comprehensive preschool program for income eligible families and children with disabilities. Head Start is designed to serve children between the ages of 3-5. Head Start provides children and families with many opportunities for social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth.

The Head Start staff recognizes that as parents, you are the first and most important teachers of your children. We welcome your involvement in Head Start activities and will work as partners with you to help your child progress.
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 3/14/2018
2804 10th Ave. South
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406-896-0216
Organization Name: Crystal's House Daycare
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Address:
2804 10th Ave. South
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406-896-0216
Service Categories:
Services Provided: Child Care Facility
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 7/16/2018
7 North 31st St
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406-247-4709
Organization Name: HRDC Harmony House
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Address:
7 North 31st St
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406-247-4709
Services Provided: Transitional living for up to 10 homeless women, ages 18-21, who are pregnant or parenting their first child.
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 8/23/2018
500 North Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: 406-728-6446
Organization Name: Child Care Resources
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Address:
500 North Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: 406-728-6446
Toll Free Phone: 800-728-6446
Fax: 406-549-1189
Eligibility: Family gross income does not exceed 150% of poverty level. Single parent families working at least 60 hours per month if attending school full time, or two parent families working at least 120 hours per month or both attending school full time. Telephone or see website for additional requirement information.
Services Provided: Child Care Resources administers the state-funded Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship to help families with low income pay for child care. Scholarships are available to working families whose income is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, as well as families who receive cash assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. In order to qualify, the child must attend a licensed child care center, a registered group or family child care home, or be cared for by a legally unregistered child care provider. Each family participates in the cost of their child care by making a co-payment based on a sliding fee scale.
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 8/16/2018
500 North Higgins Avenue #202
Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: 406-728-6446
Organization Name: Child Care Resources
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Address:
500 North Higgins Avenue #202
Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: 406-728-6446
Toll Free Phone: 800-728-6446
Fax: 406-549-1189
Service Categories:
Eligibility: Open. See program description for eligibility requirements.
Services Provided: Child Care Resources administers the state-funded Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship to help families with low income pay for child care. Scholarships are available to working families whose income is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, as well as families who receive cash assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. In order to qualify, the child must attend a licensed child care center, a registered group or family child care home, or be cared for by a legally certified child care provider. Each family participates in the cost of their child care by making a co-payment based on a sliding fee scale. CCR also provides workshops, training, professional development, technical assistance and scholarship opportunities to local childcare providers. CCR is a sponsor of the USDA food program. NOTE: Child Care Referrals are now available through local Child Care Resource office.
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 8/23/2018
1325 Wyoming St.
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-532-9825
Address:
1325 Wyoming St.
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-532-9825
Fax: 406-541-3032
Service Categories:
Services Provided: The Flagship Program provides afterschool opportunities for youth in eight Missoula County Public Schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Under the umbrella of the Western Montana Mental Health Center, Flagship offers a school-based program in mentoring and skill building. Our program focuses on four core components: academic achievement, health and wellness, art and culture, and pro-social development. Enrollment in Flagship afterschool programs is open to all youth at the following schools:
Franklin, Hawthorne and Lowell elementary schools
Meadow Hill, Washington and CS Porter middle schools
and Hellgate and Willard high schools

​Flagship is FREE of charge to all participants and families. Flagship is unique to Missoula and with community support we have sustained this model for 22 years. Thank you for getting to know who we are, how we serve and how you can connect with the Flagship after school experience. ​
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 8/23/2018
621 Stephens
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-728-7001
Address:
621 Stephens
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-728-7001
Fax: 208-693-9156
Eligibility: Children ages 3-6 (to 9 in the summer). Will not accept drop-ins. Must be toilet trained. Accepts state-paid children (there is a co-pay), children-at-risk and/or disabled. Will accept part-time children if they attend 2x's a week (3 days minimum-not a morning program). Children up to age 9 for summer program.
Services Provided: Early child program. Nonprofit program allows children to be creative and explore the world while building a strong emotional intelligence. Star 1 Facility, DPHHS. Utilizes influences of the Reggio Emilia and Project Approach Philosophies. Primarily uses the Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences approach. Additional Info: Full time student fees: Half day rates are the same. Program is accredited by The National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. Star 2 program. Participates in & meets the Child & Adult Food Program or CACFP standards. Registration, security, daily, and annual fees.
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 8/31/2018
500 N. Higgins Ave. Suite 202
Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: 406-728-6446
Address:
500 N. Higgins Ave. Suite 202
Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: 406-728-6446
Email: ccr@childcareresources.org
Services Provided: Help for families finding child care, paying for childcare, children meeting developmental milestones and other parenting resources.
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 9/5/2018
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3000 S Russell St
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-721-9622
Address:
3000 S Russell St
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-721-9622
Services Provided: fitness, summer camps, childcare, after school program
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 9/5/2018
1644 S. 8th St. W.
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-728-5437
Address:
1644 S. 8th St. W.
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-728-5437
Service Categories:
Services Provided: Providing resources for parents to create nurturing and loving homes.
Our Services
To take good care of our children, we need to take good care of ourselves. Parenting is an important but difficult job, and there are times when both parent and child can benefit from a healthy break.
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 9/10/2019
700 10th St. South
Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 406-315-1024
Address:
700 10th St. South
Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 406-315-1024
Service Categories:
Services Provided: Daycare services
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 9/13/2018
1710 Benefis Ct.
Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 406-761-6538
Address:
1710 Benefis Ct.
Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 406-761-6538
Service Categories:
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 9/13/2018
1818 19th Ave South
Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 406-761-3465
Address:
1818 19th Ave South
Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 406-761-3465
Service Categories:
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 12/26/2019
207 Smelter Ave NE
Great Falls, MT 59404
Phone: 406-727-2258
Address:
207 Smelter Ave NE
Great Falls, MT 59404
Phone: 406-727-2258
Service Categories:
Services Provided: Child Care
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 9/13/2018
5115 3rd Ave. S
Great Falls, MT 59404
Phone: 406-770-3055
Address:
5115 3rd Ave. S
Great Falls, MT 59404
Phone: 406-770-3055
Service Categories:
Services Provided: Day Care
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 9/13/2018
905 Crescent Dr.
Great Falls, MT 59404
Phone: 406-866-0676
Address:
905 Crescent Dr.
Great Falls, MT 59404
Phone: 406-866-0676
Service Categories:
Services Provided: daycare/ preschool
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 9/13/2018
1226 1st Ave North
Great Falls, MT 59401
Phone: 406-771-7882
Address:
1226 1st Ave North
Great Falls, MT 59401
Phone: 406-771-7882
Service Categories:
Services Provided: childcare/ preschool
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 9/13/2018
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819 6th St. SOuth
Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 406-453-6003
Address:
819 6th St. SOuth
Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 406-453-6003
Service Categories:
Services Provided: Mission Statement
To provide to all enrolled children regardless of race, religious belief, national origin or disability, the best possible environment with which to experience clear and positive social-emotional growth, appropriate physical challenges and confident academic achievement.
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 8/30/2019
303 6th Ave
Havre, MT 59501
Phone: 406-265-5883
Address:
303 6th Ave
Havre, MT 59501
Phone: 406-265-5883
Service Categories:
Services Provided: daycare/ preschool
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 1/10/2020
925 Oilfield Ave
Shelby, MT 59474
Phone: 406-424-9037
Address:
925 Oilfield Ave
Shelby, MT 59474
Phone: 406-424-9037
Service Categories:
Services Provided: daycare/ preschool
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 9/13/2018
199 Belt Creek RD.
Belt, MT 59412
Phone: 406-277-3863
Address:
199 Belt Creek RD.
Belt, MT 59412
Phone: 406-277-3863
Service Categories:
Services Provided: daycare/ preschool
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 9/13/2018
423 Belt Creek RD
Belt, MT 59412
Phone: 406-277-4438
Address:
423 Belt Creek RD
Belt, MT 59412
Phone: 406-277-4438
Service Categories:
Services Provided: daycare/ preschool needs
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 12/26/2019
21 1st ST N.W. #14
Choteau, MT 59422
Phone: 406-466-2325
Address:
21 1st ST N.W. #14
Choteau, MT 59422
Phone: 406-466-2325
Service Categories:
Services Provided: Daycare services
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 9/13/2018
916 4th St NW
Choteau, MT 59422
Phone: 406-466-5730
Address:
916 4th St NW
Choteau, MT 59422
Phone: 406-466-5730
Service Categories:
Services Provided: Daycare services
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 9/13/2018
121 N. Last Chance Gulch Unit A
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406-996-1211
Address:
121 N. Last Chance Gulch Unit A
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406-996-1211
Service Categories:
Wheelchair Access: yes
Languages Spoken: english
Services Provided: After School Programs
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 2/22/2019
815 Front Street
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406-324-1260
Organization Name: School Age Child Care (SACC)
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Address:
815 Front Street
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406-324-1260
Wheelchair Access: yes
Languages Spoken: english
Services Provided: After School Programs
Early Childhood Education
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 2/22/2019
Statewide Provider
Helena, MT
Statewide Provider
Organization Name: Parenting Montana
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Address:
Helena, MT
Service Categories:
Services Provided: ParentingMontana.org is an online website that provides easy-to-use parenting tools to support a childs success from kindergarten through the teen years
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 12/26/2019
1038 Main Street #8
Billings, MT 59105
Phone: 406-254-9017
Organization Name: A Small World Daycare and Early Childhood Center
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Address:
1038 Main Street #8
Billings, MT 59105
Phone: 406-254-9017
Service Categories:
Email: asmallworldcenter@yahoo.com
Services Provided:

Offers childcare and preschool services for children ages 2 to 9 years. Operates Mon-Fri 6:30am-6:00pm.

Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 2/8/2021
2109 Phillips Ave.
Butte, MT 59701
Phone: 406-533-5074
Address:
2109 Phillips Ave.
Butte, MT 59701
Phone: 406-533-5074
Service Categories:
Wheelchair Access: yes
Languages Spoken: english
Services Provided: Early Childhood Education/Preschool
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 8/2/2019
202 2nd Ave. S
Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 406-761-6010
Address:
202 2nd Ave. S
Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 406-761-6010
Toll Free Phone: 800-696-4503
Fax: 406-453-8976
Service Categories:
Services Provided: Family Connections utilizes the strength of community to support exceptional early childhood experiences.
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 8/2/2019
515 North 27th Street
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406-248-4803
Address:
515 North 27th Street
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406-248-4803
Service Categories:
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 8/8/2019
Peace Place View on Map
1315 Central Ave.
Great Falls, MT 59404
Phone: 406-590-4925
Address:
1315 Central Ave.
Great Falls, MT 59404
Phone: 406-590-4925
Service Categories:
Email: info@peaceplacegf.com
Services Provided:

NOW OPEN 5 Days/Week!

AGES 0 - 5
MONDAY - FRIDAY
9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Ages 6-11 Program:
After School Care
3:30-6:00pm

*1st Friday night out:
5 - 8 pm
Parents Night Out for
Ages 0 -5!

*2nd Saturday out:
5 - 8 pm
Parents Night Out for
Ages 6-11!

Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 7/29/2021
2646 Grand Avenue, Suite 10
Billings, MT 59102
Phone: 406-656-1868
Address:
2646 Grand Avenue, Suite 10
Billings, MT 59102
Phone: 406-656-1868
Service Categories:
Services Provided:

Provides drop-in childcare services for child ages 18 months to 11 years. 

Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 9/15/2022
2229 5th Ave
Havre, MT 59501
Phone: 406-265-6743
Address:
2229 5th Ave
Havre, MT 59501
Phone: 406-265-6743
Toll Free Phone: 800-640-6743
Fax: 406-265-1312
Services Provided:

Family Connections has been helping families and providers since 1986. Our mission is to promote early care and education for all children by helping families find and pay for child care, and helping child care providers meet their professional development goals.

Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 4/22/2022
Nationwide Provider
1515 North Courthouse Road, 3rd Floor
Arlington, VA 22201
Nationwide Provider
Address:
1515 North Courthouse Road, 3rd Floor
Arlington, VA 22201
TDD: 866-278-9428
Toll Free Phone: 800-424-2246
Email: info@childcareaware.org
Services Provided:

Operates a toll-free referral line and national website where parents and child care providers can receive information about finding, choosing, and paying for child care, and referrals to local child care resource and referral agencies to receive individualized assistance.

Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 1/6/2023