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Melissa Demers / Small Wonders Day Care

Helena, MT 59602 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
a week, county median
$175

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About Melissa Demers / Small Wonders Day Care

Melissa Demers / Small Wonders Day Care is a licensed home daycare in Helena, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 6 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.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
6 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Melissa Demers / Small Wonders Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Lewis and Clark County has a median price of $175 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Lewis and Clark County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$216
Home daycare$175

Toddler

Center$227
Home daycare$180

Preschool

Center$193
Home daycare$180

School age

Center$193
Home daycare$166

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 Melissa Demers / Small Wonders Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family Home Child Care license
Capacity
6 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#PV81712
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 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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See all 6 visits
  1. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 15, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 3, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 7, 2020Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      37.95.121 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (Inside Facility)

      “1. Cleaning materials, flammable liquids, detergents, aerosol cans, and other poisonous and toxic materials must be kept in their original containers and in a place inaccessible to children. They must be used in such a way that will not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to the children. Bio-contaminants including blood, bodily fluids, and other infectious materials must be properly disposed of.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      37.95.121 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (Play Area)

      “5. The indoor and outdoor play areas must be clean, reasonably neat, and free from accumulation of dirt, rubbish, or other health hazards.”
    • Records and paperwork

      37.95.708 OTHER FACILITY REQUIREMENTS (Facility Records)

      “5. When a municipal water supply system is not available, a private system may be developed and used as approved by the state or local health department. Testing must be conducted at least annually by a certified lab to ensure that the water supply remains safe and the licensee or registrant shall provide laboratory results to the department during the licensing or relicensing process. Sanitary drinking facilities shall be provided by means of disposable single-use cups, fountains of approved design, or separate, labeled or colored glasses for each child.”

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 Melissa Demers / Small Wonders Day Care

Is Melissa Demers / Small Wonders Day Care licensed?

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

When was Melissa Demers / Small Wonders Day Care last inspected?

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Melissa Demers / Small Wonders Day Care 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 Melissa Demers / Small Wonders Day Care care for?

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

What are Melissa Demers / Small Wonders Day Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (406) 438-5885 to confirm.

How much does Melissa Demers / Small Wonders Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 438-5885 to ask.

What is Melissa Demers / Small Wonders Day Care's phone number?

(406) 438-5885.

Where is Melissa Demers / Small Wonders Day Care?

Helena, MT 59602. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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