Childcare Costs in Great Falls, MT

Population 60,100 | 17.3% above Montana average

$10,030

Infant/yr

$836/mo

$8,780

Toddler/yr

$732/mo

$7,980

Preschool/yr

$665/mo

Great Falls vs State & National Averages

Care Type	Great Falls	MT Avg	National Avg
Infant (Center)	$10,030	$10,560	$13,032
Toddler (Center)	$8,780	$9,240	$11,275
Preschool (Center)	$7,980	$8,400	$10,153

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Infant (Center)$836/mo

Toddler (Center)$732/mo

Preschool (Center)$665/mo

Montana Childcare Overview

State Cost Rank: #38 of 51

Quality System: Montana STARS to Quality

Median Income: $66,017

Subsidies: Available

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does daycare cost in Great Falls, MT?

In Great Falls, MT, infant center-based daycare costs about $10,030/year ($836/month). Toddler care averages $8,780/year and preschool is $7,980/year.

Is childcare in Great Falls more expensive than the Montana average?

Childcare in Great Falls is 17.3% above the Montana state average. The average annual center-based cost in Great Falls is approximately $8,930.

What is the most affordable childcare option in Great Falls?

Preschool programs are typically the most affordable center-based option in Great Falls at $7,980/year. Family home daycare is usually 25-35% cheaper than center-based care. Before/after school programs are the most affordable overall for school-age children.

What childcare assistance is available in Montana?

Montana offers childcare subsidies through the CCDF program. The state's "Montana STARS to Quality" quality rating system helps parents find rated providers. Federal tax credits (Child and Dependent Care Credit) and Flexible Spending Accounts can also offset costs.

Where does ChildCarePeek get Great Falls childcare cost data?

All childcare cost data comes from Child Care Aware of America (2024), supplemented with local cost-of-living adjustments. Actual costs may vary by provider, quality rating, and specific care needs.

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Care Type

Great Falls

MT Avg

National Avg

Infant (Center)

$10,030

$10,560

$13,032

Toddler (Center)

$8,780

$9,240

$11,275

Preschool (Center)