Community Early Education Center
801 2nd Ave N, Great Falls, MT
Hands/Whittier School
- licensed capacity
- 14
- open each week
- 5 days
- daily, posted tuition
- $25
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About
About Hands/Whittier School
Hands/Whittier School is a licensed child care center in Great Falls, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 14 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and summer camp. It lists daily tuition of $25.
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.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campPosts tuition
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 14 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 5 years to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and summer camp |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Discounts | Family discount for two or more children |
| More | Founded 1993 |
| Licensed capacity | 14 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hands/Whittier School lists daily tuition of $25. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Cascade County has a median price of $197 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| All Day Program Daily Rate (no-school days) | $25 |
| Returning Child Registration | $10 |
| Returning Family Registration | $15 |
| New Family Registration | $20 |
| Summer Program Registration Fee (per child, non-refundable) | $30 |
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$220
Home daycare$178
Toddler
Center$229
Home daycare$182
Preschool
Center$197
Home daycare$182
School age
Center$197
Home daycare$168
State record
Inspection reports for Hands/Whittier School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center license
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #PV75616
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 30, 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 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 25, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Sep 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Hands/Whittier School
Is Hands/Whittier School licensed?
Yes. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Hands/Whittier School last inspected?
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 30, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hands/Whittier School 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 Hands/Whittier School care for?
14, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
What are Hands/Whittier School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Hands/Whittier School cost?
Daily tuition of $25, as it lists it.
What is Hands/Whittier School's phone number?
(406) 268-6932.
Where is Hands/Whittier School?
305 8th Street North, Great Falls, MT 59401. The nearest other daycare we list is Community Early Education Center, 0.1 miles away.