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Big Sky Country Preschool & Infant Care

14 River Road, Kalispell, MT 599015.0· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
24
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$222

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About Big Sky Country Preschool & Infant Care

Big Sky Country Preschool & Infant Care is a licensed child care center in Kalispell, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 24 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants through preschool
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
24 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through preschool
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsBest Beginnings scholarship
MoreFounded Since June of 2012
Licensed capacity24 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Sky Country Preschool & Infant Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Flathead County has a median price of $222 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Flathead County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$222
Home daycare$180

Toddler

Center$233
Home daycare$184

Preschool

Center$199
Home daycare$184

School age

Center$199
Home daycare$170

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Big Sky Country Preschool & Infant Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
24 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#PV105136
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2025: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 2 visits

For comparison: 17% of Montana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Aug 2018. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Big Sky Country Preschool & Infant Care

Is Big Sky Country Preschool & Infant Care licensed?

Yes. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Big Sky Country Preschool & Infant Care last inspected?

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Big Sky Country Preschool & Infant Care had rules cited by the state?

No. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists no cited rules in its 2 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 17% of Montana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Big Sky Country Preschool & Infant Care care for?

24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Big Sky Country Preschool & Infant Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Big Sky Country Preschool & Infant Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 755-2680 to ask.

What is Big Sky Country Preschool & Infant Care's phone number?

(406) 755-2680.

Where is Big Sky Country Preschool & Infant Care?

14 River Road, Kalispell, MT 59901. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Dreamers Childcare, 0.9 miles away.

Sources: Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).