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Missoula, MT 59801 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1.0· 2 reviews
Spirit At Play
- licensed capacity
- 32
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $567
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About
About Spirit At Play
Spirit At Play is a licensed child care center in Missoula, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 32 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $567 to $1,273.
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.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 32 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 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3 through 6 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Approach | Play-based, Reggio Emilia |
| Assistance it accepts | Best Beginnings scholarships (Montana DPHHS) |
| More | Founded 1991 |
| Licensed capacity | 32 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Spirit At Play lists monthly tuition from $567 to $1,273. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Missoula County has a median price of $230 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 days (Tuesday, Thursday) | $567 |
| 3 days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) | $800 |
| 4 days (Monday-Thursday) | $1,035 |
| 5 days (Monday-Friday) | $1,273 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Daily rate for add-in days | $68 |
| non-refundable registration fee | $75 |
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Spirit At Play
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center license
- Capacity
- 32 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #PV77244
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 10, 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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- Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 13, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Mar 23, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Spirit At Play
Is Spirit At Play licensed?
Yes. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Spirit At Play last inspected?
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 10, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Spirit At Play 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 Spirit At Play care for?
32, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Spirit At Play's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Spirit At Play cost?
Monthly tuition from $567 to $1,273, as it lists it.
What is Spirit At Play's phone number?
(406) 728-7001.
Where is Spirit At Play?
621 Stephens Ave, Missoula, MT 59801. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Joseph Preschool and Pre-K, 0.1 miles away.