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The Next Best Thing
- licensed capacity
- 120
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $220
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About
About The Next Best Thing
The Next Best Thing is a licensed child care center in Great Falls, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and pre-k.
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian environment), Play-based |
| Curriculum | Montana Early Learning Guidelines |
| Assistance it accepts | Childcare Aware subsidy program, Best Beginnings Scholarships, Early Head Start collaboration |
| Discounts | Military and first responder, multi-child, and prepay discounts |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Next Best Thing has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cascade County has a median price of $220 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.
Infant
Center$220
Home daycare$178
Toddler
Center$229
Home daycare$182
Preschool
Center$197
Home daycare$182
School age
Center$197
Home daycare$168
State record
Inspection reports for The Next Best Thing
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center license
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #PV93826
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 3, 2025: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 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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- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 26, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Feb 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 2, 2020Follow-up visitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Next Best Thing
Is The Next Best Thing licensed?
Yes. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Next Best Thing last inspected?
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 3, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Next Best Thing had rules cited by the state?
No. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists no cited rules in its 3 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 Next Best Thing care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are The Next Best Thing's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Next Best Thing cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 727-2258 to ask.
What is The Next Best Thing's phone number?
(406) 727-2258.
Where is The Next Best Thing?
207 Smelter Ave Ne 5, Great Falls, MT 59404. The nearest other daycare we list is Hands/Riverview Elementary School, 0.3 miles away.