Firefly Children's Center
536 W Reserve, Kalispell, MT
Creative Minds Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 24
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $233
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About
About Creative Minds Early Learning Center
Creative Minds Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Kalispell, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 24 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
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.
School-age
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 24 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 24 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Minds Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Flathead County has a median price of $233 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 Creative Minds Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center license
- Capacity
- 24 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #PV109589
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 18, 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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- Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 6, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Minds Early Learning Center
Is Creative Minds Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Creative Minds Early Learning Center last inspected?
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 18, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Minds Early Learning Center 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 Creative Minds Early Learning Center care for?
24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Creative Minds Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Minds Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 871-2462 to ask.
What is Creative Minds Early Learning Center's phone number?
(406) 871-2462.
Where is Creative Minds Early Learning Center?
565b E Swift Creek Way, Kalispell, MT 59901. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Wonders Preschool, 2.8 miles away.