Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Helena, MT

Helena, Montana is served by 49 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in HelenaProviders
Child Care Centers27View directory
Family Child Care Homes14View directory
Group Child Care Homes12View directory
Preschools8View directory
Head Start Programs5View directory
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Child Care Centers in Helena

27 licensed child care centerss are listed in Helena. 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 2 Grandma's House Helena, MT Capacity 85 Child Care Center 3Rs Early Education Center LLC Helena, MT Capacity 65 Child Care Center Aware Center for Early Childhood-Helena Helena, MT Capacity 32 Child Care Center Child Enrichment Center Helena, MT Capacity 48 Child Care Center Creative Beginnings 2 Helena, MT Capacity 40 Child Care Center Discovery Kidzone 4 Helena, MT Capacity 120 Child Care Center Echo Child Care Helena, MT Capacity 48 Child Care Center Growing Sprouts Montessori Helena, MT Capacity 16 Child Care Center Happy Campers Child Care Center Helena, MT Capacity 38 Child Care Center Happy Campers Child Care Center 2 Helena, MT Capacity 30 Child Care Center HSD 1 Broadwater SACC Helena, MT Capacity 42 Child Care Center HSD 1 Bryant SACC Helena, MT Capacity 28 Child Care Center HSD 1 Central SACC Helena, MT Capacity 56 Child Care Center HSD 1 Four Georgians SACC Helena, MT Capacity 42 Child Care Center HSD 1 Jefferson SACC Helena, MT Capacity 42 Child Care Center HSD 1 Jim Darcy SACC Helena, MT Capacity 42 Child Care Center HSD 1 Kessler SACC Helena, MT Capacity 28 Child Care Center HSD 1 Rossiter SACC Helena, MT Capacity 42 Child Care Center HSD 1 Smith SACC Helena, MT Capacity 100 Child Care Center HSD 1 Warren SACC Helena, MT Capacity 28 Child Care Center Just Like Home Daycare LLC Helena, MT Capacity 52 Child Care Center Just Like Home Two Helena, MT Capacity 30 Child Care Center Little Belt Montessori LLC / Kellen Hull Helena, MT Capacity 16 Child Care Center Monarch Mountain Montessori School Helena, MT Capacity 74 Child Care Center Pete's Place Child Care Center Helena, MT Capacity 240 Child Care Center Skool Days Child Care / Loma Gandy Helena, MT Capacity 27 Child Care Center Sunrise Daycare Helena, MT Capacity 25

Family Child Care Homes in Helena

14 licensed family child care homess are listed in Helena. 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 Alyssa McCarl Warwick / The Yellow Door Helena, MT Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Anne Thomas / Christi's Daycare Helena, MT Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Caitlyn Rochelle Tollakson Helena, MT Capacity 1 Family Child Care Home Cynthia Winkley / Cindy Lou's Quality CC Helena, MT Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Jade Smith / Jader'z Baby Big House Helena, MT Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Kathleen Slead Helena, MT Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Kaylee Velado-Brorsen / The Beehive Helena, MT Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Kimberly Jane Shaner Helena, MT Capacity 4 Family Child Care Home Melissa Demers / Small Wonders Day Care Helena, MT Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Mishell Forbes Helena, MT Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Precious Moments Helena, MT Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Shemiah Clark Helena, MT Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Spalding / Holy Family Academy LLC Helena, MT Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Stacy Clement / Spanglish Kids Helena, MT Capacity 8

Group Child Care Homes in Helena

12 licensed group child care homess are listed in Helena. 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 ABC Academy/ Tasha Van Nice Helena, MT Capacity 15 Group Child Care Home Ascent Early Education Center LLC Helena, MT Capacity 12 Group Child Care Home Baughman / Mountainside Montessori Helena, MT Capacity 15 Group Child Care Home Blossom Helena, MT Capacity 10 Group Child Care Home Kari Shirley / Babies and Beyond Helena, MT Capacity 12 Group Child Care Home Kirstin Carlson/ Fossil Friends LLC Helena, MT Capacity 15 Group Child Care Home Larch Early Childhood Care Helena, MT Capacity 15 Group Child Care Home Larch Early Childhood Care LLC Helena, MT Capacity 15 Group Child Care Home Little Antlers Childcare Helena, MT Capacity 15 Group Child Care Home Stacie Loppie / Children and Beyond Helena, MT Capacity 15 Group Child Care Home Susan Bartole / Sue's Daycare Helena, MT Capacity 12 Group Child Care Home Valley Care Daycare Helena, MT Capacity 8

Preschools in Helena

8 licensed preschoolss are listed in Helena. 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 ExplorationWorks-WonderLab Preschool Helena, MT Capacity 24 Preschool Little Angel Daycare and Preschool Helena, MT Capacity 90 Preschool Little Sprouts Childcare & Preschool LLC Helena, MT Capacity 75 Preschool Miss Coles Childcare & Preschool Helena, MT Capacity 15 Preschool Ohana Daycare and Preschool Helena, MT Capacity 27 Preschool Rocky Mountain Preschool Helena, MT Capacity 56 Preschool T Hewitt/Auntie's Childcare Preschool Helena, MT Capacity 8 Preschool The Wonder Years Daycare and Preschool Helena, MT Capacity 48
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Head Start Programs in Helena

5 federally funded head start programss are listed in Helena. 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.

Head Start Program Rocky Head Start Eastgate Helena, MT Capacity 18 Head Start Program Rocky Head Start Helena Housing Auth Helena, MT Capacity 18 Head Start Program Rocky Head Start Neighborhood Center Helena, MT Capacity 36 Head Start Program Rocky Head Start Valley Center Helena, MT Capacity 18 Head Start Program Rocky Head Start- Helena Learning Center Helena, MT Capacity 18

How to pick care in Helena

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Helena, MT, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Helena, MT have?
Based on current licensing data, Helena is home to 49 state-licensed providers: 27 child care centers, 14 family child care homes, and 8 preschools.
How do Helena facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Helena to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Helena 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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Required disclosures

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