Some of the Best Daycares in Helena, MT
Of Helena's 65 daycares, 54 (83%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Montana's statewide rate of 74%.
The local market includes 37 centers, 12 group child care homes, and 16 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Montana's average of 61%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Helena. 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.
65
Daycares
54
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Helena
47(72%)
7(11%)
0(0%)
0(0%)
11(17%)
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Helena: 4.2 (Sample of 65).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Helena: 4.2 (Sample of 65).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Helena
ABC Academy/ Tasha Van Nice
Helena, MT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Anne Thomas / Christi's Daycare
Helena, MT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Aware Center for Early Childhood-Helena
Helena, MT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Baughman / Mountainside Montessori
Helena, MT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Caitlyn Rochelle Tollakson
Helena, MT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Child Enrichment Center
Helena, MT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Discovery Kidzone 4
Helena, MT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Emily Repnak / Wild Ivy Nature Camp
Helena, MT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
ExplorationWorks-WonderLab Preschool
Helena, MT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Growing Sprouts Montessori
Helena, MT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Happy Campers Child Care Center
Helena, MT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Happy Campers Child Care Center 2
Helena, MT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Helena?
- There are 65 licensed child care providers in Helena.
- What percentage of Helena daycares have high quality ratings?
- 83% of Helena daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 74% statewide in Montana.
- What types of childcare are available in Helena?
- 37 center-based, 28 home-based providers operate in Helena.
- 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