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The Growing Tree

1655 S. 3rd Street W., Missoula, MT 598015.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$230
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About The Growing Tree

The Growing Tree is a licensed child care center in Missoula, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
36 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Growing Tree 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 The Growing Tree

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#PV105846
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 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. Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 13, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 20, 2020Follow-up visitNo 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 The Growing Tree

Is The Growing Tree licensed?

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

When was The Growing Tree last inspected?

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Growing Tree 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 The Growing Tree care for?

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

What are The Growing Tree's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (406) 531-6650 to confirm.

How much does The Growing Tree cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 531-6650 to ask.

What is The Growing Tree's phone number?

(406) 531-6650.

Where is The Growing Tree?

1655 S. 3rd Street W., Missoula, MT 59801. The nearest other daycare we list is Wildflower Montessori School, 0.1 miles away.

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