Some of the Best Daycares in Missoula, MT
Of Missoula's 106 daycares, 73 (69%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Montana's statewide rate of 74%. Locally, providers average 4.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.7 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 49 centers, 36 group child care homes, and 20 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 Missoula. 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 Missoula
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Missoula: 3.7 (Sample of 106).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Missoula: 4.8 (Sample of 5).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Missoula: 3.7 (Sample of 106).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Missoula
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Missoula?
- There are 106 licensed child care providers in Missoula.
- What percentage of Missoula daycares have high quality ratings?
- 69% of Missoula daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 74% statewide in Montana.
- What types of childcare are available in Missoula?
- 49 center-based, 56 home-based providers operate in Missoula.
- How do Missoula daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Montana?
- Missoula daycares average 4.8 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