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St. Joseph Preschool and Pre-K

503 Edith Street, Missoula, MT 598011.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
35
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$230

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About St. Joseph Preschool and Pre-K

St. Joseph Preschool and Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Missoula, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 35 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

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.

Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedMeals provided

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2-5
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
35 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2-5
ProgramsFull-time care, pre-k and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (Catholic)
StaffEarly Education Director: bachelor's degree in elementary education from MSU Northern, minor in reading
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Joseph Preschool and Pre-K has not listed its tuition. 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 St. Joseph Preschool and Pre-K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
35 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#PV88454
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 22, 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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  1. Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      37.95.140 IMMUNIZATION (Child File Review)

      “1. Before a child may attend a Montana day care facility, that facility must be provided with the documentation required by (5) that the child has been immunized as required for the child's age group against measles, rubella, mumps, poliomyelitis, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, varicella, hepatitis B, pneumococcal, and Haemophilus influenza type B, unless the child qualifies for conditional attendance in accordance with (7):”
    • Records and paperwork

      37.95.141 CHILDREN’S RECORDS (Child File Review)

      “4. Prior to a child being enrolled or entered into a child care facility, the following information, signed by the parent or guardian, must be on file: a. written information on each child explaining any special needs of the child, including allergies; b. a release or authorization of persons allowed to pick up the child; c. necessary medical forms, including all medication authorization and administration logs, signed and updated immunization records, and the names of emergency contact persons; and d. an emergency consent form. This form must accompany staff when children are away from the child care site for activities.”
  5. Nov 9, 2021InspectionNo 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 St. Joseph Preschool and Pre-K

Is St. Joseph Preschool and Pre-K licensed?

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

When was St. Joseph Preschool and Pre-K last inspected?

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 22, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Joseph Preschool and Pre-K 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 St. Joseph Preschool and Pre-K care for?

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

What are St. Joseph Preschool and Pre-K's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. Joseph Preschool and Pre-K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 549-7648 to ask.

What is St. Joseph Preschool and Pre-K's phone number?

(406) 549-7648.

Where is St. Joseph Preschool and Pre-K?

503 Edith Street, Missoula, MT 59801. The nearest other daycare we list is Spirit At Play, 0.1 miles away.

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