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Big Timber Early Learning Academy

605 E 7th Avenue, Big Timber, MT 59011
licensed capacity
30
a week, county median
$217
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About Big Timber Early Learning Academy

Big Timber Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Big Timber, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Timber Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sweet Grass County has a median price of $217 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Sweet Grass County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$217
Home daycare$171

Toddler

Center$226
Home daycare$174

Preschool

Center$194
Home daycare$174

School age

Center$194
Home daycare$161

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 Timber Early Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#PV107970
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 29, 2025: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 3 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. Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 26, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      37.95.704 GROUP DAY AND FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES: STAFFING QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Caregiver File Review)

      “1. All staff members and adult household members must: a. meet immunization requirements pursuant to ARM 37.95.160; b. meet background check requirements pursuant to ARM 37.95.161; and c. sign a health attestation”
    • Records and paperwork

      Caregiver File Review

  5. Jul 11, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Oct 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 10, 2021InspectionNo 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 Timber Early Learning Academy

Is Big Timber Early Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was Big Timber Early Learning Academy last inspected?

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 29, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Big Timber Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

No. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists no cited rules in its 3 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 Timber Early Learning Academy care for?

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

What are Big Timber Early Learning Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (406) 539-4786 to confirm.

How much does Big Timber Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 539-4786 to ask.

What is Big Timber Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(406) 539-4786.

Where is Big Timber Early Learning Academy?

605 E 7th Avenue, Big Timber, MT 59011. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Learner's Preschool, Big Timber, 0.2 miles away.

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