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Licensed Daycare in Loring, Montana

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Loring?

Statewide averages in Montana run roughly $920/month for infants and $720/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Loring daycares?

All licensed Montana centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Loring typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Loring?

Montana families can apply for Montana Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship (intake: (406) 444-5900). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$920/mo

Montana avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Loring

ChildCare Aware reports the Montana average full-time cost at $920/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Loring vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Montana families may also qualify for Montana Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship (intake: (406) 444-5900).

Full Montana licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Montana DPHHS — Early Childhood and Family Support Division
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:8
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 62 kids

ZIP codes covered

59537 1

Program types in Loring

Licensed Group Child Care Home

1 centers

All Loring licensed centers

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H Group Care

Helena Discovery Preschool #11

Loring

School Age (5+) Cap 62

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Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Loring, Montana?

Our directory lists 1 licensed childcare centers in Loring, Montana, sourced from Montana DPHHS — Early Childhood and Family Support Division. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Loring?

Statewide averages in Montana run roughly $920/month for infants and $720/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Loring daycares?

All licensed Montana centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Loring typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Loring?

Montana families can apply for Montana Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship (intake: (406) 444-5900). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Loring daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Montana DPHHS — Early Childhood and Family Support Division search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.