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Kids Corral Childcare Preschool /Rader

288 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, MT 599124.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
55
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$222
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About Kids Corral Childcare Preschool /Rader

Kids Corral Childcare Preschool /Rader is a licensed child care center in Columbia Falls, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 55 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: preschool.

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

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: AGES 0-5 YEARS OLD
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
55 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: AGES 0-5 YEARS OLD
ProgramsPreschool
StaffAll staff CPR certified and meet State of Montana requirements
Licensed capacity55 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids Corral Childcare Preschool /Rader has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Flathead County has a median price of $222 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.
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 Kids Corral Childcare Preschool /Rader

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
55 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#PV109544
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Safe sleep 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. May 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      37.95.1005 INFANT’S AND TODDLERS, SLEEPING (Sleeping)

  2. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 14, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited

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 Kids Corral Childcare Preschool /Rader

Is Kids Corral Childcare Preschool /Rader licensed?

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

When was Kids Corral Childcare Preschool /Rader last inspected?

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids Corral Childcare Preschool /Rader had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 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 Kids Corral Childcare Preschool /Rader care for?

55, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Kids Corral Childcare Preschool /Rader's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kids Corral Childcare Preschool /Rader cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 403-2277 to ask.

What is Kids Corral Childcare Preschool /Rader's phone number?

(406) 403-2277.

Where is Kids Corral Childcare Preschool /Rader?

288 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. The nearest other daycare we list is Kreative Kydz Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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