Honeybear Daycare Center
1621 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT
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Kelly Jo Madsen / Playschool Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Missoula, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 14 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 14 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Kelly Jo Madsen / Playschool Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Missoula County has a median price of $177 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 10, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all
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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37.95.706 GROUP AND FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES, FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (Fire Safety)
“3. All child care facilities must have operating UL smoke alarms on each floor of the facility, installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Smoke alarms must be installed in front of the doors to stairways, in corridors of all floors, and in all rooms where children sleep.”
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.”
37.95.128 DOCUMENTATION OF THE ABSENCE OF UNUSUAL HEALTH RISKS FOR CHILDREN UNDER AGE TWO (Child File Review)
“1. A day care facility must have on file a health record form, provided by the department, concerning any special health risks that would affect other children. This must be obtained and kept on file by the provider prior to residence or enrollment of any child under age two at the day care facility. The health record form must be signed by: a. a physician licensed to practice medicine in Montana pursuant to Title 37, chapter 3, MCA; or b. a physician assistant-certified licensed to practice in Montana and practicing under a utilization plan approved by the board of medical examiners; or c. a person licensed in Montana as a professional nurse and recognized by the board of nursing as a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist; or d. a naturopathic physician licensed under Title 37, chapter 26, MCA”
37.95.1003 INFANT’S AND TODDLERS FEEDING (Child File Review)
“1. An individualized diet and feeding schedule shall be provided according to a written plan submitted by the parents or by the infant's physician with the knowledge and consent of the parents, guardian, or placement agency. A change of diet and schedule shall be noted on each infant's daily diet and feeding schedule.”
37.95.1001 INFANT’S AND TODDLERS DIAPERING AND TOILET TRAINING (Diapering)
“3. Diaper-changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by washing or by changing a pad or disposable sheeting and sanitized or covered for reuse.”
37.95.141 CHILDREN’S RECORDS (Facility Records)
“2. The facility must have a master list of the name, address, and phone number of all children in their care and their parents.”
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.”
37.95.128 DOCUMENTATION OF THE ABSENCE OF UNUSUAL HEALTH RISKS FOR CHILDREN UNDER AGE TWO (Child File Review)
“1. A day care facility must have on file a health record form, provided by the department, concerning any special health risks that would affect other children. This must be obtained and kept on file by the provider prior to residence or enrollment of any child under age two at the day care facility. The health record form must be signed by: a. a physician licensed to practice medicine in Montana pursuant to Title 37, chapter 3, MCA; or b. a physician assistant-certified licensed to practice in Montana and practicing under a utilization plan approved by the board of medical examiners; or c. a person licensed in Montana as a professional nurse and recognized by the board of nursing as a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist; or d. a naturopathic physician licensed under Title 37, chapter 26, MCA”
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1621 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT
3130 Pattee Canyon Rd, Missoula, MT
Missoula, MT 59803 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Missoula, MT 59803 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Missoula, MT 59803 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Missoula, MT 59803 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Missoula, MT 59803 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Missoula, MT 59803 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Missoula, MT 59803 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 10, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 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.
14, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (406) 552-3863 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 552-3863 to ask.
(406) 552-3863.
Missoula, MT 59803. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.