Discovery Preschool & Infant Center
202 Brooks Street, Missoula, MT
5.0· 1 review
Missoula Community School
- licensed capacity
- 63
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $1,120
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About Missoula Community School
Missoula Community School is a licensed child care center in Missoula, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 63 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $1,120 to $1,350.
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.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campPosts tuition
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 63 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 | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2-6 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Reggio Emilia |
| Discounts | Discounted rate for extended care scheduled ahead of time |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 63 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Missoula Community School lists monthly tuition from $1,120 to $1,350. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Missoula County has a median price of $230 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2026-2027 Tuition costs - 4 Days: Three to Five-year-old program | $1,120 |
| 2026-2027 Tuition costs - 4 Days: Two-year-old program | $1,160 |
| 2026-2027 Tuition costs - 5 Days: Three to Five-year-old program | $1,300 |
| 2026-2027 Tuition costs - 5 Days: Two-year-old program | $1,350 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| After Care | $20 |
| Before Care | $10 |
| Before Care Drop In | $12 a day |
| After Care Drop In | $24 a day |
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$219
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$230
Home daycare$182
Preschool
Center$196
Home daycare$182
School age
Center$196
Home daycare$168
State record
Inspection reports for Missoula Community School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center license
- Capacity
- 63 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #PV82658
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 4, 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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- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Missoula Community School
Is Missoula Community School licensed?
Yes. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Missoula Community School last inspected?
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 4, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Missoula Community School 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 Missoula Community School care for?
63, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Missoula Community School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Missoula Community School cost?
Monthly tuition from $1,120 to $1,350, as it lists it.
What is Missoula Community School's phone number?
(406) 542-2833.
Where is Missoula Community School?
239 S 5th, Missoula, MT 59801. The nearest other daycare we list is Missoula Christian Montessori School, 0.1 miles away.