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Karen Walker / Karen's Small World
- licensed capacity
- 15
- a week, county median
- $177
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About
About Karen Walker / Karen's Small World
Karen Walker / Karen's Small World is a licensed group home daycare in Stevensville, 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 no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications, whether it accepts child care subsidies and hours.
- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 15 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (406) 531-7453 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 15 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Karen Walker / Karen's Small World has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Ravalli County has a median price of $177 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$225
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$235
Home daycare$182
Preschool
Center$201
Home daycare$182
School age
Center$201
Home daycare$168
State record
Inspection reports for Karen Walker / Karen's Small World
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
- #PV77337
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 27, 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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- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
37.95.1005 INFANT’S AND TODDLERS, SLEEPING (Sleeping)
“7. All pillows, quilts, comforters, heavy blankets, sheepskins, bumper pads, stuffed toys, and other soft products must be removed from the crib and play pen when an infant is laid down for sleep. a. Blankets of any weight must be removed when infants 12 months of age or under are laid down for sleep. b. Sleep sacks and similar safe sleep clothing may be used if the item does not restrict the infant's arms. c. Infants under 3 months of age may only be swaddled if medical documentation from a health care provider is on file at the facility. d. Infants over 3 months of age must not be swaddled.”
- Sep 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Karen Walker / Karen's Small World
Is Karen Walker / Karen's Small World licensed?
Yes. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Karen Walker / Karen's Small World last inspected?
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 27, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Karen Walker / Karen's Small World 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 Karen Walker / Karen's Small World care for?
15, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Karen Walker / Karen's Small World's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (406) 531-7453 to confirm.
How much does Karen Walker / Karen's Small World cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 531-7453 to ask.
What is Karen Walker / Karen's Small World's phone number?
(406) 531-7453.
Where is Karen Walker / Karen's Small World?
Stevensville, MT 59870. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.