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Lil Buds Daycare

1845 Cedar St, Forsyth, MT 59327
licensed capacity
54
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$219
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About Lil Buds Daycare

Lil Buds Daycare is a licensed child care center in Forsyth, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

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.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
54 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity54 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lil Buds Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rosebud County has a median price of $219 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.
Rosebud County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$219
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$227
Home daycare$175

Preschool

Center$196
Home daycare$175

School age

Center$196
Home daycare$163

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 Lil Buds Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
54 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#PV108094
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 22, 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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  1. Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 13, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      37.95.606 GUIDANCE AND DISCIPLINE (Supervision)

  5. Sep 30, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      37.95.106 DAY CARE FACILITIES, REGISTRATION OR LICENSING (Facility Records)

  6. Oct 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 2, 2019Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      37.95.155 FACILITY RECORDS (Facility Records)

      “1. The provider shall maintain all policies, records, and reports that are required by the department. These policies must be reviewed and updated annually by the facility.”

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 Lil Buds Daycare

Is Lil Buds Daycare licensed?

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

When was Lil Buds Daycare last inspected?

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 22, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lil Buds Daycare 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 Lil Buds Daycare care for?

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

What are Lil Buds Daycare's hours?

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

How much does Lil Buds Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 223-7563 to ask.

What is Lil Buds Daycare's phone number?

(406) 223-7563.

Where is Lil Buds Daycare?

1845 Cedar St, Forsyth, MT 59327. The nearest other daycare we list is Dorian Umfleet / Wee Care Childcare, 2.5 miles away.

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