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The Sunshine Academy - Shepherd School
- licensed capacity
- 30
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $203
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About
About The Sunshine Academy - Shepherd School
The Sunshine Academy - Shepherd School is a licensed child care center in Shepherd, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.
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.
Before- and after-schoolSummer camp
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 5 to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and summer camp |
| Staff-to-child ratio | 1:20 ratio, tightened to 1:14 on field trips |
| Staff | Trained, background-checked staff |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Transportation | Transportation (pickup from Shepherd Elementary) |
| More | Founded 2004 |
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Sunshine Academy - Shepherd School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Yellowstone County has a median price of $203 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$227
Home daycare$184
Toddler
Center$237
Home daycare$188
Preschool
Center$203
Home daycare$188
School age
Center$203
Home daycare$174
State record
Inspection reports for The Sunshine Academy - Shepherd School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center license
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #PV110618
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 4, 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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- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 9, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Sunshine Academy - Shepherd School
Is The Sunshine Academy - Shepherd School licensed?
Yes. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Sunshine Academy - Shepherd School last inspected?
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 4, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Sunshine Academy - Shepherd School 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 Sunshine Academy - Shepherd School care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
What are The Sunshine Academy - Shepherd School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Sunshine Academy - Shepherd School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 628-0145 to ask.
What is The Sunshine Academy - Shepherd School's phone number?
(406) 628-0145.
Where is The Sunshine Academy - Shepherd School?
7842 Shepherd Road, Shepherd, MT 59079. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid Corral Childcare and Learning Center, 2.5 miles away.