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Sapphire Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 72
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $225
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About Sapphire Early Learning Center
Sapphire Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Stevensville, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Thursday, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
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.
InfantsPreschool / 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
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 72 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation to and from Stevensville School) |
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sapphire Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ravalli County has a median price of $225 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$225
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$235
Home daycare$182
Preschool
Center$201
Home daycare$182
School age
Center$201
Home daycare$168
State record
Inspection reports for Sapphire Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center license
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #PV106940
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 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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- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Sapphire Early Learning Center
Is Sapphire Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sapphire Early Learning Center last inspected?
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sapphire Early Learning Center 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 Sapphire Early Learning Center care for?
72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Sapphire Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Thursday, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sapphire Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 625-2660 to ask.
What is Sapphire Early Learning Center's phone number?
(406) 625-2660.
Where is Sapphire Early Learning Center?
216 College Street, Stevensville, MT 59870. The nearest other daycare we list is Leaps and Bounds Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.