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Butte, MT 59701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mini Scholars Discovery Academy
- licensed capacity
- 35
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $216
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About Mini Scholars Discovery Academy
Mini Scholars Discovery Academy is a licensed child care center in Butte, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 35 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care.
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 35 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, Reggio Emilia |
| Staff | Owner & Director: over 18 years in childcare and a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education |
| Licensed capacity | 35 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mini Scholars Discovery Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Silver Bow County has a median price of $216 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.
Infant
Center$216
Home daycare$174
Toddler
Center$225
Home daycare$177
Preschool
Center$193
Home daycare$177
School age
Center$193
Home daycare$164
State record
Inspection reports for Mini Scholars Discovery Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center license
- Capacity
- 35 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #PV105372
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2025: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 5 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 8 visits
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Mini Scholars Discovery Academy
Is Mini Scholars Discovery Academy licensed?
Yes. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Mini Scholars Discovery Academy last inspected?
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mini Scholars Discovery Academy had rules cited by the state?
No. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists no cited rules in its 5 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 Mini Scholars Discovery Academy care for?
35, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Mini Scholars Discovery Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Mini Scholars Discovery Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 565-3236 to ask.
What is Mini Scholars Discovery Academy's phone number?
(406) 565-3236.
Where is Mini Scholars Discovery Academy?
1710 Grand Ave, Butte, MT 59701. The nearest other daycare we list is Small World Daycare and Preschool, 0.5 miles away.