The Birds Nest
120 Financial Drive, Kalispell, MT
4.5· 8 reviews
Discovery Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 39
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $233
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About Discovery Development Center
Discovery Development Center is a licensed child care center in Kalispell, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 39 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.
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.
Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 39 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. It lists: 15 months through 6 years of age during the school year, and up to age 8 during the summer and school holidays |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Class size | Playgroup "Chipmunks" capped at 10 toddlers with 2 teachers |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Assistance it accepts | Best Beginnings scholarship; Child Care Aware scholarships for military and DOD families |
| Licensed capacity | 39 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Discovery Development 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 Discovery Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center license
- Capacity
- 39 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #PV76820
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 3, 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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- Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Discovery Development Center
Is Discovery Development Center licensed?
Yes. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Discovery Development Center last inspected?
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 3, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Discovery Development 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 Discovery Development Center care for?
39, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Discovery Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Discovery Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 756-7295 to ask.
What is Discovery Development Center's phone number?
(406) 756-7295.
Where is Discovery Development Center?
75 Glenwood Dr., Kalispell, MT 59901. The nearest other daycare we list is The Birds Nest, 0.3 miles away.