Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Columbia Falls, MT

Columbia Falls, Montana is served by 5 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Columbia Falls	Providers
Child Care Centers	3	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	1	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	3	View directory
Preschools	1	View directory
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Columbia Falls

3 licensed child care centerss are listed in Columbia Falls. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Gateway to Early Learning Columbia Falls, MT Capacity 40 Child Care Center Honey Bear Montessori LLC Columbia Falls, MT Capacity 24 Child Care Center Outside Kids Columbia Falls, MT Capacity 31

Family Child Care Homes in Columbia Falls

1 licensed family child care homes is listed in Columbia Falls. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Shannon Longfield / Noah's Ark Columbia Falls, MT Capacity 8

Group Child Care Homes in Columbia Falls

3 licensed group child care homess are listed in Columbia Falls. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Group Child Care Home Flathead Childcare C Falls/Ciara Lavin Columbia Falls, MT Capacity 15 Group Child Care Home Kerry Reikofski-Rhine / Aunties Columbia Falls, MT Capacity 15 Group Child Care Home Shannon Williams / Just for Kids Columbia Falls, MT Capacity 15

Preschools in Columbia Falls

1 licensed preschools is listed in Columbia Falls. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Kids Corral Childcare Preschool /Rader Columbia Falls, MT Capacity 55

How to pick care in Columbia Falls

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

When you are choosing care in Columbia Falls, MT, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Columbia Falls, MT have?

Based on current licensing data, Columbia Falls is home to 5 state-licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

How do Columbia Falls facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Columbia Falls to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Columbia Falls licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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