Echo Child Care
2210 Dodge Ave, Helena, MT
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T Hewitt/Auntie's Childcare Preschool is a licensed home daycare in Helena, 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 no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
T Hewitt/Auntie's Childcare Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Lewis and Clark County has a median price of $175 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 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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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.”
37.95.705 GROUP AND FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES, BUILDING REQUIREMENTS (Inside Facility)
“9. Electrical outlets must be tamper resistant or covered in areas occupied by children under five years of age.”
37.95.124 Fire Safety Requirements (Facility Records)
“1. All child care facilities must have a written emergency disaster plan. The plan for each structure used for child care must be developed in such a way that the plan can be followed in the event of a natural or human-caused disaster, such as flood, fire, tornado, or responding to an intruder. 2. Emergency disaster plans must include: a. an emergency supply of blankets, water, food, and supplies; b. plans for evacuation, including identification of at least one off-site gathering point; c. plans for evacuation of nonmobile children and children with special health care needs; d. contingencies that address: (i) children's individual needs; and (ii) staff responsibilities e. plans for reunification of children with their parents; f. plans for shelter in place and lock down; and g. plans for continuity of operation.”
37.95.706 GROUP AND FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES, FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (Fire Safety)
“3. All child care facilities must have operating UL smoke alarms on each floor of the facility, installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Smoke alarms must be installed in front of the doors to stairways, in corridors of all floors, and in all rooms where children sleep.”
37.95.140 IMMUNIZATION (Child File Review)
“7. A child may initially conditionally attend a day care facility if: a. the child has received at least one dose of each of the vaccines required for the child's age; b. a form prescribed by the department documenting the child's conditional immunization status is on file at the day care facility and is attached to the department's Montana certificate of immunization (HES-101); and c. the child is not past due for the next required dose (as noted on the conditional enrollment form) of the vaccine in question”
37.95.183 FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS (Health Prevention)
“2. A first aid kit must be kept on site at all times and must at a minimum contain: a. sterile, absorbent bandages; b. a cold pack; c. tape and a variety of band-aids; d. tweezers and scissors; e. disposable single use gloves. 5. A portable first aid kit containing at least the items listed in (2) must accompany staff and children on trips away from the facility.”
37.95.720 EQUIPMENT (Equipment)
“3. High chairs, when used, must have a wide base and a safety strap. Portable high chairs that hook onto tables are not allowed.”
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2210 Dodge Ave, Helena, MT
8169 Avocet Dr, Helena, MT
Helena, MT 59602 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Helena, MT 59602 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Helena, MT 59602 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Helena, MT 59602 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Helena, MT 59602 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Helena, MT 59602 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Helena, MT 59602 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (406) 594-3142 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 594-3142 to ask.
(406) 594-3142.
Helena, MT 59602. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.