Best Daycares in Columbia Falls, MT — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Columbia Falls's 8 daycares, 7 (88%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Montana's statewide rate of 74%.
The local market includes 4 centers, 3 group child care homes, and 1 family child care home.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Columbia Falls. 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.
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Daycares
7
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Columbia Falls
7(88%)
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0(0%)
0(0%)
1(13%)
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Columbia Falls: 4.5 (Sample of 8).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Columbia Falls: 4.5 (Sample of 8).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Columbia Falls
Flathead Childcare C Falls/Ciara Lavin
Columbia Falls, MT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Gateway to Early Learning
Columbia Falls, MT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Honey Bear Montessori LLC
Columbia Falls, MT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Kerry Reikofski-Rhine / Aunties
Columbia Falls, MT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Kids Corral Childcare Preschool /Rader
Columbia Falls, MT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Outside Kids
Columbia Falls, MT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Shannon Williams / Just for Kids
Columbia Falls, MT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Shannon Longfield / Noah's Ark
Columbia Falls, MT
★★★★★ 1 Star
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Columbia Falls?
- There are 8 licensed child care providers in Columbia Falls.
- What percentage of Columbia Falls daycares have high quality ratings?
- 88% of Columbia Falls daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 74% statewide in Montana.
- What types of childcare are available in Columbia Falls?
- 4 center-based, 4 home-based providers operate in Columbia Falls.
- 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