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Little Rangers Learning Center

520 Yellowstone Avenue, West Yellowstone, MT 597583.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$237

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About Little Rangers Learning Center

Little Rangers Learning Center is a licensed child care center in West Yellowstone, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

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.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals provided

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: Infants - 4 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Infants - 4 years old
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided
MoreFounded 2017
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Rangers Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gallatin County has a median price of $237 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.
Gallatin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$237
Home daycare$192

Toddler

Center$250
Home daycare$198

Preschool

Center$212
Home daycare$198

School age

Center$212
Home daycare$182

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 Little Rangers Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#PV107272
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 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. Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 2, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      37.95.124 Fire Safety Requirements (Facility Records)

      “4. All emergency drills must be documented and include the following minimum information: a. who conducted the drill; b. date and time of drill; c. the number of adults and children present during the drill; d. the length of time to evacuate; and e. problems identified during the drill and corrective actions.”
  5. May 12, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      37.95.613 DAY CARE CENTERS, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT (Inside Facility)

      “6. Telephone numbers of the parents, the hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance, and the Emergency Montana Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) must be posted by each telephone.”
    • Records and paperwork

      37.95.160 STAFF RECORDS (Facility Records)

      “1. The director must maintain records regarding each staff member, according to their role type, which include: a. verification of CPR and first aid training; b. a copy of the release of information for background checks; c. health statement and contact information; and d. immunization records that establish compliance with ARM 37.95.184”
    • Records and paperwork

      37.95.139 DAY CARE FACILITIES, HEALTH CARE REQUIREMENTS (Child File Review)

    • Supervision and ratios

      37.95.623 CHILD CARE CENTERS: CHILD-TO-STAFF RATIOS (License)

      “1. The child-to-staff ratio and maximum group size for a child care center are: a. 4:1 for children newborn through 23 months with a maximum group size of 12; b. 8:1 for children two years through three years with a maximum group size of 16; c. 10:1 for children four years with a maximum group size of 24; and d. 14:1 for five years and over with a maximum group size of 32.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      37.95.622 STAFFING QUALIFICATIONS (Facility Records)

      “1. All staff members must: a. meet immunization requirements pursuant to ARM 37.95.184; b. have appropriate background checks pursuant to ARM 37.95.161; and c. sign a health attestation.”
    • Safety and hazards

      37.95.124 Fire Safety Requirements (Facility Records)

  6. Jan 21, 2020Follow-up visit4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Child File Review

    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Safe sleep

      Sleeping

    • Safe sleep

      Sleeping

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 Little Rangers Learning Center

Is Little Rangers Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Little Rangers Learning Center last inspected?

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Rangers Learning Center 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 Little Rangers Learning Center care for?

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

What are Little Rangers Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Rangers Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (208) 600-8643 to ask.

What is Little Rangers Learning Center's phone number?

(208) 600-8643.

Where is Little Rangers Learning Center?

520 Yellowstone Avenue, West Yellowstone, MT 59758. The nearest other daycare we list is Gardiner Snoopy Cooperative Preschool, 24.6 miles away.

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