Licensed Daycare in Saint Marie, Montana
Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.
Childcare costs in Saint Marie
ChildCare Aware reports the Montana average full-time cost at $920/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Saint Marie 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 overviewQuick 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
- 81 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Saint Marie
All Saint Marie licensed centers
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Search 2 Licensed Centers in Saint Marie
Free, no signup, verified directly with Montana DPHHS — Early Childhood and Family Support Division.