Gateway to Early Learning
540 4th Avenue West, Columbia Falls, MT
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Honey Bear Montessori is a licensed child care center in Columbia Falls, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 24 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
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.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 24 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Honey Bear Montessori 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).
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 2, 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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FAQ
Yes. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 2, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (406) 871-0041 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 871-0041 to ask.
(406) 871-0041.
1019 5th Ave W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. The nearest other daycare we list is King's Kids Preschool, 0.2 miles away.