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The Wonder Years Daycare and Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 48
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $216
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About
About The Wonder Years Daycare and Preschool
The Wonder Years Daycare and Preschool is a licensed child care center in Helena, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 48 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 48 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 0-5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff-to-child ratio | 1:4 caregiver-to-infant ratio (infants) |
| Staff | Trained caregivers |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Licensed capacity | 48 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Wonder Years Daycare and Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lewis and Clark County has a median price of $216 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$216
Home daycare$175
Toddler
Center$227
Home daycare$180
Preschool
Center$193
Home daycare$180
School age
Center$193
Home daycare$166
State record
Inspection reports for The Wonder Years Daycare and Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center license
- Capacity
- 48 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #PV79855
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 13, 2025: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 4 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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- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 22, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Wonder Years Daycare and Preschool
Is The Wonder Years Daycare and Preschool licensed?
Yes. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Wonder Years Daycare and Preschool last inspected?
Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 13, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Wonder Years Daycare and Preschool had rules cited by the state?
No. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists no cited rules in its 4 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 Wonder Years Daycare and Preschool care for?
48, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are The Wonder Years Daycare and Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Wonder Years Daycare and Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 437-8959 to ask.
What is The Wonder Years Daycare and Preschool's phone number?
(406) 437-8959.
Where is The Wonder Years Daycare and Preschool?
3108 Mchugh Dr, Helena, MT 59601. The nearest other daycare we list is Angel Academy Daycare, under 0.1 miles away.