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Pete's Place Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 240
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $216
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About
About Pete's Place Child Care Center
Pete's Place Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Helena, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 240 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageMeals provided
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
- 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 240 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 0 – preschool |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum, Mother Goose Time, Montana Early Learning Guidelines |
| Staff | AHA Pediatric First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR certified; CDA credential or Associate Degree in Early Childhood preferred |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Class Dojo) |
| More | Founded 1986 |
| Licensed capacity | 240 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pete's Place Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lewis and Clark 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$175
Toddler
Center$227
Home daycare$180
Preschool
Center$193
Home daycare$180
School age
Center$193
Home daycare$166
State record
Inspection reports for Pete's Place Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center license
- Capacity
- 240 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #PV76597
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2025: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 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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- Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Pete's Place Child Care Center
Is Pete's Place Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Pete's Place Child Care Center last inspected?
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pete's Place Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
No. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists no cited rules in its 3 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 Pete's Place Child Care Center care for?
240, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Pete's Place Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Pete's Place Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 447-2600 to ask.
What is Pete's Place Child Care Center's phone number?
(406) 447-2600.
Where is Pete's Place Child Care Center?
1600 8th Ave, Helena, MT 59601. The nearest other daycare we list is Ohana Daycare and Preschool, 0.3 miles away.