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Jill Sharon Smith / Twinkle Star Daycare

Kalispell, MT 59901 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
15
a week, county median
$180

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About Jill Sharon Smith / Twinkle Star Daycare

Jill Sharon Smith / Twinkle Star Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Kalispell, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 15 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
15 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity15 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Jill Sharon Smith / Twinkle Star Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Flathead County has a median price of $180 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Flathead County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Jill Sharon Smith / Twinkle Star Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Group Home Child Care license
Capacity
15 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#PV106000
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 28, 2025: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Oct 28, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      37.95.702 GROUP DAY CARE AND FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES, STAFFING, AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (Facility Records)

      “6. The provider shall maintain an up-to-date a master list with the name, address, and phone number of all children in care and their parents or guardians.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      37.95.106 DAY CARE FACILITIES, REGISTRATION OR LICENSING (License)

      “6. A child care facility may not provide care for more than the number of children permitted at any one time by its child care license or registration certificate.”
    • Records and paperwork

      37.95.141 CHILDREN’S RECORDS (Child File Review)

      “4. Prior to a child being enrolled or entered into a child care facility, the following information, signed by the parent or guardian, must be on file: a. written information on each child explaining any special needs of the child, including allergies; b. a release or authorization of persons allowed to pick up the child; c. necessary medical forms, including all medication authorization and administration logs, signed and updated immunization records and the names of emergency contact persons; and d. an emergency consent form. This form must accompany staff when children are away from the day care site for activities.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      37.95.140 IMMUNIZATION (Child File Review)

      “1. Before a child may attend a Montana day care facility, that facility must be provided with the documentation required by (5) that the child has been immunized as required for the child's age group against measles, rubella, mumps, poliomyelitis, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, varicella, hepatitis B, pneumococcal, and Haemophilus influenza type B, unless the child qualifies for conditional attendance in accordance with (7):”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      37.95.708 OTHER FACILITY REQUIREMENTS (Inside Facility)

      “1. Each home must have hot and cold running water with at least one toilet provided with toilet paper and one sink provided with soap and paper towels.”
  2. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 8, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      37.95.106 DAY CARE FACILITIES, REGISTRATION OR LICENSING (License)

      “6. A child care facility may not provide care for more than the number of children permitted at any one time by its child care license or registration certificate.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      37.95.172 SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES (Supervision)

      “1. Children must be supervised at all times.”

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 Jill Sharon Smith / Twinkle Star Daycare

Is Jill Sharon Smith / Twinkle Star Daycare licensed?

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

When was Jill Sharon Smith / Twinkle Star Daycare last inspected?

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 28, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Jill Sharon Smith / Twinkle Star Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules 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 Jill Sharon Smith / Twinkle Star Daycare care for?

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

What are Jill Sharon Smith / Twinkle Star Daycare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (406) 260-1610 to confirm.

How much does Jill Sharon Smith / Twinkle Star Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 260-1610 to ask.

What is Jill Sharon Smith / Twinkle Star Daycare's phone number?

(406) 260-1610.

Where is Jill Sharon Smith / Twinkle Star Daycare?

Kalispell, MT 59901. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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