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Hamilton, MT 59840 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Curious Minds Montessori Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 170
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $245
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About
About Curious Minds Montessori Preschool
Curious Minds Montessori Preschool is a licensed child care center in Hamilton, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 170 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with drop-in care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It lists monthly tuition from $245 to $1,141.
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.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 170 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 | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Assistance it accepts | Best beginning scholarships for childcare; Ace scholarships for School age tuition |
| Licensed capacity | 170 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Curious Minds Montessori Preschool lists monthly tuition from $245 to $1,141. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ravalli County has a median price of $225 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infants – 1 day a week, tuition & extended care | $267 |
| Infants – 2 days a week | $469 |
| Infants – 2 days a week, tuition & extended care | $517 |
| Infants – 3 days a week | $680 |
| Infants – 3 days a week, tuition & extended care | $750 |
| Infants – 4 days a week | $868 |
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| Infants – 4 days a week, tuition & extended care | $965 |
| Infants – 5 days a week | $1,022 |
| Infants – 5 days a week, tuition & extended care | $1,141 |
| Infants (6 weeks to 23 months) – 1 day a week | $245 |
| Toddlers & Preschool – 2 days a week, tuition & extended care | $489 |
| Toddlers & Preschool – 3 days a week, tuition & extended care | $708 |
| Toddlers & Preschool – 5 days a week, tuition & extended care | $1,071 |
| Toddlers Class (2-3 y/o) & Preschool (3-4 y/o) – 2 days a week | $440 |
| Toddlers Class (2-3 y/o) & Preschool (3-4 y/o) – 3 days a week | $637 |
| Toddlers Class (2-3 y/o) & Preschool (3-4 y/o) – 5 days a week | $952 |
| Transitional Kinder – 2 days a week | $412 |
| Transitional Kinder – 2 days a week, tuition & extended care | $460 |
| Transitional Kinder – 3 days a week | $595 |
| Transitional Kinder – 3 days a week, tuition & extended care | $665 |
| Transitional Kinder – 5 days a week | $882 |
| Transitional Kinder – 5 days a week, tuition & extended care | $999 |
22 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$225
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$235
Home daycare$182
Preschool
Center$201
Home daycare$182
School age
Center$201
Home daycare$168
State record
Inspection reports for Curious Minds Montessori Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center license
- Capacity
- 170 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #PV107888
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 5, 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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- Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Curious Minds Montessori Preschool
Is Curious Minds Montessori Preschool licensed?
Yes. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Curious Minds Montessori Preschool last inspected?
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 5, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Curious Minds Montessori Preschool 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 Curious Minds Montessori Preschool care for?
170, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Curious Minds Montessori Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Curious Minds Montessori Preschool cost?
Monthly tuition from $245 to $1,141, as it lists it.
What is Curious Minds Montessori Preschool's phone number?
(406) 363-7279.
Where is Curious Minds Montessori Preschool?
235 Kurtz Lane, Hamilton, MT 59840. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Lutheran Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.