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Mountain Valley ELC / Dovenbarger

314 N 16th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59718
licensed capacity
35
a week, county median
$237
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About Mountain Valley ELC / Dovenbarger

Mountain Valley ELC / Dovenbarger is a licensed child care center in Bozeman, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 35 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
35 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mountain Valley ELC / Dovenbarger 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).

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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 Mountain Valley ELC / Dovenbarger

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
35 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#PV109941
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 2

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. Jul 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      37.95.172 SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES (Supervision)

      “1. Caregivers must supervise children at all times.”
  2. Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 11, 2023Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      37.95.705 GROUP AND FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES, BUILDING REQUIREMENTS (Inside Facility)

      “9. Electrical outlets must be tamper resistant or covered in areas occupied by children under five years of age.”

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 Mountain Valley ELC / Dovenbarger

Is Mountain Valley ELC / Dovenbarger licensed?

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

When was Mountain Valley ELC / Dovenbarger last inspected?

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mountain Valley ELC / Dovenbarger had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 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 Mountain Valley ELC / Dovenbarger care for?

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

What are Mountain Valley ELC / Dovenbarger's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (970) 590-5168 to confirm.

How much does Mountain Valley ELC / Dovenbarger cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (970) 590-5168 to ask.

What is Mountain Valley ELC / Dovenbarger's phone number?

(970) 590-5168.

Where is Mountain Valley ELC / Dovenbarger?

314 N 16th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59718. The nearest other daycare we list is Agape Academy & Preschool: Early Learning Academy in Bozeman, MT, under 0.1 miles away.

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