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Friendship House Child Care Center

3123 8th Avenue South, Billings, MT 59101
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$203
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About Friendship House Child Care Center

Friendship House Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Billings, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Ages 3-5
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3-5
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (Friendship House of Christian Service)
Daily lifeMeals provided
Assistance it acceptsBest Beginnings
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Friendship House Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Yellowstone County has a median price of $203 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.
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 Friendship House Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#PV76060
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 1

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. Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      37.95.606 GUIDANCE AND DISCIPLINE (Supervision)

  3. Apr 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 25, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      37.95.183 FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS (Supervision)

    • Supervision and ratios

      37.95.172 SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES (Supervision)

      “1. Caregivers must supervise children at all times.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      37.95.171 MANDATED REPORTING OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT (Supervision)

  5. Jul 9, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 4, 2019Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      37.95.141 CHILDREN’S RECORDS (Child File Review)

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 Friendship House Child Care Center

Is Friendship House Child Care Center licensed?

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

When was Friendship House Child Care Center last inspected?

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Friendship House Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 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 Friendship House Child Care Center care for?

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

What are Friendship House Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Friendship House Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 259-5569 to ask.

What is Friendship House Child Care Center's phone number?

(406) 259-5569.

Where is Friendship House Child Care Center?

3123 8th Avenue South, Billings, MT 59101. The nearest other daycare we list is Crystal's House Daycare, 0.3 miles away.

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