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Young Explorers / Shelly Fischer

1830 Princeton St, Butte, MT 597015.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
34
a week, county median
$225
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About Young Explorers / Shelly Fischer

Young Explorers / Shelly Fischer is a licensed child care center in Butte, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 34 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It describes its programs: after-school care, early head start, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

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.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedNAEYC accredited

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
34 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, early head start, infant care, preschool and toddler care
StaffHighly qualified, professional staff
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Young Explorers / Shelly Fischer has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Silver Bow County has a median price of $225 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.
Silver Bow County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$216
Home daycare$174

Toddler

Center$225
Home daycare$177

Preschool

Center$193
Home daycare$177

School age

Center$193
Home daycare$164

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 Young Explorers / Shelly Fischer

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
34 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#PV76772
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 13, 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 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 23, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 25, 2020InspectionNo 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 Young Explorers / Shelly Fischer

Is Young Explorers / Shelly Fischer licensed?

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

When was Young Explorers / Shelly Fischer last inspected?

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on February 13, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Young Explorers / Shelly Fischer 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 Young Explorers / Shelly Fischer care for?

34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Young Explorers / Shelly Fischer's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (406) 723-6289 to confirm.

How much does Young Explorers / Shelly Fischer cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 723-6289 to ask.

What is Young Explorers / Shelly Fischer's phone number?

(406) 723-6289.

Where is Young Explorers / Shelly Fischer?

1830 Princeton St, Butte, MT 59701. The nearest other daycare we list is Shelly Fischer Child Care, under 0.1 miles away.

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