Little Seeds Early Childhood Center
2800 4th Ave, Billings, MT
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The Learning Grove-Downtown is a licensed child care center in Billings, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 98 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 98 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Learning Grove-Downtown has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Yellowstone County has a median price of $227 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 15, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all
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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37.95.182 DAY CARE FACILITIES: STORAGE AND ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION (Storage)
“3. All medications, refrigerated or unrefrigerated, shall: a. have child-protective caps; b. be kept in an orderly fashion; c. be stored away from food at the proper temperatures; and d. kept in a location inaccessible to children or kept in a locked box.”
37.95.1001 INFANT’S AND TODDLERS DIAPERING AND TOILET TRAINING (Storage)
37.95.1001 INFANT’S AND TODDLERS DIAPERING AND TOILET TRAINING (Storage)
“8. Diapering and toileting areas shall contain a wash basin that is separate from that used for food preparation.”
37.95.623 CHILD CARE CENTERS: CHILD-TO-STAFF RATIOS (License)
“2. When children of different ages are mixed, the ratio and group size for the youngest child in the group must be maintained.”
License
37.95.121 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (Fire Safety)
37.95.1001 INFANT’S AND TODDLERS DIAPERING AND TOILET TRAINING (Storage)
“2. Soiled reusable diapers shall be placed into separate cleanable covered containers provided with waterproof liners prior to transport to laundry, parent, or acceptable disposal. These containers shall be emptied, cleaned and disinfected daily. Soiled disposable diapers shall be disposed of immediately into an outside trash disposal or put in a securely tied plastic bag and discarded indoors until outside disposal is possible. Reusable diapers shall be removed from the facility daily.”
37.95.610 DAY CARE CENTERS, SPACE (Equipment)
37.95.182 DAY CARE FACILITIES: STORAGE AND ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION (Storage)
“2. Any nonprescription medication brought into the facility for use by a specific child shall be labeled with the following information: a. the date; b. the child's first and last names; c. specific, legible instructions for administration and storage (i.e., the manufacturer's instructions) ; and d. the name of the health care provider, parent, or guardian who made the recommendation.”
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FAQ
Yes. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 15, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 1 of 5 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.
98, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 371-5357 to ask.
(406) 371-5357.
3017 3rd Ave N, Billings, MT 59101. The nearest other daycare we list is Tinkering Tots Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.