Some of the Best Daycares in Billings, MT
Of Billings's 144 daycares, 107 (74%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Montana's statewide rate of 74%. Locally, providers average 4.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Montana averages of 4.6 on Process and 3.9 on Structural.
The local market includes 43 centers, 56 group child care homes, and 45 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Montana's average of 61%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Billings. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Montana methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Billings
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Billings: 4.0 (Sample of 144).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Billings: 4.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Billings: 4.0 (Sample of 144).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Billings
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Billings?
- There are 144 licensed child care providers in Billings.
- What percentage of Billings daycares have high quality ratings?
- 74% of Billings daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 74% statewide in Montana.
- What types of childcare are available in Billings?
- 43 center-based, 101 home-based providers operate in Billings.
- How do Billings daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Montana?
- Billings daycares average 4.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Montana statewide average of 4.6.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Montana?
- Montana offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Montana