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Cradles to Crayons / Carrie Roberts

2209 Central Ave., Billings, MT 591024.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
64
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,100
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About Cradles to Crayons / Carrie Roberts

Cradles to Crayons / Carrie Roberts is a licensed child care center in Billings, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 64 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $1,100 to $1,200.

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.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSecure entryPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 6 years old
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
64 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 6 years old
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Class sizeInfant room licensed for 9 infants total
StaffInfant room staff CPR certified and infant safety certified
SafetySeparate door code for each staff and family member
Licensed capacity64 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Cradles to Crayons / Carrie Roberts lists monthly tuition from $1,100 to $1,200. 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).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infants (1 year-2 yrs), full-time rate (5-days per week)$1,200
Toddlers, Preschool, and Pre-K (+2 yrs), full-time rate (5-days per week)$1,100
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infants (1 year-2 yrs), full-time rate (5-days per week)$58
Toddlers, Preschool, and Pre-K (+2 yrs), full-time rate (5-days per week)$55
Toddlers, Preschool, and Pre-K (+2 yrs), part-time rate (4 days or less)$58
Enrollment fee for part-time$100
Enrollment fee for full-time$150
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Cradles to Crayons / Carrie Roberts

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
64 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#PV104224
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 15, 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. Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 18, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Jan 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 8, 2020Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      37.95.121 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (Inside Facility)

      “2. No extension cord will be used as permanent wiring. All appliances, lamp cords and exposed light sockets must be suitably protected to prevent electrocution.”

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 Cradles to Crayons / Carrie Roberts

Is Cradles to Crayons / Carrie Roberts licensed?

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

When was Cradles to Crayons / Carrie Roberts last inspected?

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 15, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cradles to Crayons / Carrie Roberts 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 Cradles to Crayons / Carrie Roberts care for?

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

What are Cradles to Crayons / Carrie Roberts' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cradles to Crayons / Carrie Roberts cost?

Monthly tuition from $1,100 to $1,200, as it lists it.

What is Cradles to Crayons / Carrie Roberts' phone number?

(406) 853-2142.

Where is Cradles to Crayons / Carrie Roberts?

2209 Central Ave., Billings, MT 59102. The nearest other daycare we list is The Fun Zone Drop-In Child Care, 0.1 miles away.

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