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Bright Little Stars Inc 4 / Karri Sweet

2499 Gabel Road Suite 1, Billings, MT 591024.1· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
56
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$227
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About Bright Little Stars Inc 4 / Karri Sweet

Bright Little Stars Inc 4 / Karri Sweet is a licensed child care center in Billings, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 56 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 0 to 12
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
56 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday 6:30 am - 5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 0 to 12
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, infant care and preschool
ApproachPlay-based
StaffCPR certified, first aid certified, trained under the Montana STARS to Quality Program
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsBest Beginnings Scholarship; military child care assistance
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
MoreFounded 2006
Licensed capacity56 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Little Stars Inc 4 / Karri Sweet has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Yellowstone County has a median price of $227 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.
Yellowstone County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$227
Home daycare$184

Toddler

Center$237
Home daycare$188

Preschool

Center$203
Home daycare$188

School age

Center$203
Home daycare$174

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 Bright Little Stars Inc 4 / Karri Sweet

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
56 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#PV105000
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1

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 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      37.95.172 SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES (Supervision)

      “1. Caregivers must supervise children at all times.”
  3. Apr 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      37.95.182 DAY CARE FACILITIES: STORAGE AND ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION (Storage)

      “1. Any prescription medication brought into the facility by the parent, legal guardian, or responsible relative of a child shall be dated and shall be kept in the original container labeled by a pharmacist with the following information: a. child's first and last names; b. the date the prescription was filled; c. the name of the health care provider who wrote the prescription; and d. the medication's expiration date, and specific legible instructions for administration, storage, and disposal (i.e., the manufacturer's instruction or prescription label)”
    • Health, medication and illness

      37.95.181 DAY CARE FACILITIES: MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION (Health Prevention)

  4. Apr 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 21, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 1, 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 Bright Little Stars Inc 4 / Karri Sweet

Is Bright Little Stars Inc 4 / Karri Sweet licensed?

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

When was Bright Little Stars Inc 4 / Karri Sweet last inspected?

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Little Stars Inc 4 / Karri Sweet had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 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 Bright Little Stars Inc 4 / Karri Sweet care for?

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

What are Bright Little Stars Inc 4 / Karri Sweet's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Little Stars Inc 4 / Karri Sweet cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 969-4270 to ask.

What is Bright Little Stars Inc 4 / Karri Sweet's phone number?

(406) 969-4270.

Where is Bright Little Stars Inc 4 / Karri Sweet?

2499 Gabel Road Suite 1, Billings, MT 59102. The nearest other daycare we list is LEAF Academy, LLC / Brittany Rieker, 0.5 miles away.

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