Footprints In the Sand Preschool
8559 Montana Hwy 35, Bigfork, MT
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Creamer / Ash Elm
- licensed capacity
- 15
- a week, county median
- $180
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About
About Creamer / Ash Elm
Creamer / Ash Elm is a licensed group home daycare in Bigfork, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 15 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
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
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 15 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (406) 871-2393 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 15 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creamer / Ash Elm has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Flathead County has a median price of $180 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Creamer / Ash Elm
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Group Home Child Care license
- Capacity
- 15 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #PV109634
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: 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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See all 6 visits
- Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 6, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Creamer / Ash Elm
Is Creamer / Ash Elm licensed?
Yes. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Creamer / Ash Elm last inspected?
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creamer / Ash Elm 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 Creamer / Ash Elm care for?
15, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Creamer / Ash Elm's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (406) 871-2393 to confirm.
How much does Creamer / Ash Elm cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 871-2393 to ask.
What is Creamer / Ash Elm's phone number?
(406) 871-2393.
Where is Creamer / Ash Elm?
Bigfork, MT 59911. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.