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River's Edge Early Learning Academy

1518 Rivers Drive North, Great Falls, MT 59405
licensed capacity
67
a week, county median
$220
Call (406) 781-1402Directions

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About River's Edge Early Learning Academy

River's Edge Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Great Falls, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 67 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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-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
67 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity67 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

River's Edge Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cascade County has a median price of $220 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Cascade County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$220
Home daycare$178

Toddler

Center$229
Home daycare$182

Preschool

Center$197
Home daycare$182

School age

Center$197
Home daycare$168

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 River's Edge Early Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
67 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#PV109752
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 6, 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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  1. Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 29, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited

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 River's Edge Early Learning Academy

Is River's Edge Early Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was River's Edge Early Learning Academy last inspected?

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 6, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has River's Edge Early Learning Academy 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 River's Edge Early Learning Academy care for?

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

What are River's Edge Early Learning Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (406) 781-1402 to confirm.

How much does River's Edge Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 781-1402 to ask.

What is River's Edge Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(406) 781-1402.

Where is River's Edge Early Learning Academy?

1518 Rivers Drive North, Great Falls, MT 59405. The nearest other daycare we list is River's Edge Early Learning Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

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