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Small Bird Daycare/Ghalia Almasri

Missoula, MT 59803 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
8
a week, county median
$177

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About Small Bird Daycare/Ghalia Almasri

Small Bird Daycare/Ghalia Almasri is a licensed home daycare in Missoula, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 2 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
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
8 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Small Bird Daycare/Ghalia Almasri has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Missoula County has a median price of $177 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Missoula County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Small Bird Daycare/Ghalia Almasri

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family Home Child Care license
Capacity
8 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#PV110196
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 27, 2025: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

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. Jan 27, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      37.95.128 DOCUMENTATION OF THE ABSENCE OF UNUSUAL HEALTH RISKS FOR CHILDREN UNDER AGE TWO (Child File Review)

      “1. A day care facility must have on file a health record form, provided by the department, concerning any special health risks that would affect other children. This must be obtained and kept on file by the provider prior to residence or enrollment of any child under age two at the day care facility. The health record form must be signed by: a. a physician licensed to practice medicine in Montana pursuant to Title 37, chapter 3, MCA; or b. a physician assistant-certified licensed to practice in Montana and practicing under a utilization plan approved by the board of medical examiners; or c. a person licensed in Montana as a professional nurse and recognized by the board of nursing as a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist; or d. a naturopathic physician licensed under Title 37, chapter 26, MCA”
    • Supervision and ratios

      37.95.702 GROUP DAY CARE AND FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES, STAFFING, AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (License)

      “2. There shall be no more than six children under the age of two in a group day care home or three children under the age of two in a family day care home at any time, unless care is provided exclusively for children under the age of two.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      37.95.1001 INFANT’S AND TODDLERS DIAPERING AND TOILET TRAINING (Diapering)

      “3. Diaper-changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by washing or by changing a pad or disposable sheeting and sanitized or covered for reuse.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      37.95.1001 INFANT’S AND TODDLERS DIAPERING AND TOILET TRAINING (Diapering)

      “8. Diapering and toileting areas shall contain a wash basin that is separate from that used for food preparation.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      37.95.184 HEALTH HABITS (Health Prevention)

    • Safety and hazards

      37.95.121 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (Equipment)

  2. Sep 4, 2024Follow-up visit5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      37.95.141 CHILDREN’S RECORDS (Facility Records)

      “2. The facility must have a master list of the name, address, and phone number of all children in their care and their parents.”
    • Safe sleep

      37.95.1005 INFANT’S AND TODDLERS, SLEEPING (Sleeping)

      “7. All pillows, quilts, comforters, heavy blankets, sheepskins, bumper pads, stuffed toys, and other soft products must be removed from the crib and play pen when an infant is laid down for sleep. a. Blankets of any weight must be removed when infants 12 months of age or under are laid down for sleep. b. Sleep sacks and similar safe sleep clothing may be used if the item does not restrict the infant's arms. c. Infants under 3 months of age may only be swaddled if medical documentation from a health care provider is on file at the facility. d. Infants over 3 months of age must not be swaddled.”
    • Safety and hazards

      37.95.706 GROUP AND FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES, FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (Fire Safety)

      “2. A fire extinguisher must be easily accessible on each floor level, have a minimum level of extinguisher classification of 2A10BC, and be mounted near outside exit doors.”
    • Safety and hazards

      37.95.121 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (Inside Facility)

      “11. The Emergency Montana Poison Control Center number, 1-800-222-1222 must be posted at all telephone locations at the day care facility.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      37.95.708 OTHER FACILITY REQUIREMENTS (Inside Facility)

      “1. Each home must have hot and cold running water with at least one toilet provided with toilet paper and one sink provided with soap and paper towels.”

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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Questions about Small Bird Daycare/Ghalia Almasri

Is Small Bird Daycare/Ghalia Almasri licensed?

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

When was Small Bird Daycare/Ghalia Almasri last inspected?

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 27, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small Bird Daycare/Ghalia Almasri had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 2 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 Small Bird Daycare/Ghalia Almasri care for?

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

What are Small Bird Daycare/Ghalia Almasri's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (406) 207-9027 to confirm.

How much does Small Bird Daycare/Ghalia Almasri cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 207-9027 to ask.

What is Small Bird Daycare/Ghalia Almasri's phone number?

(406) 207-9027.

Where is Small Bird Daycare/Ghalia Almasri?

Missoula, MT 59803. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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