For Families

ParentingMontana.org has information and tools for children at every age to address a variety of challenges.

Find research-based resources, tips and ideas for families—from child development to reading, writing, music, math, and more!

The Montana Choose Safe Places program was established in 2017 through a grant funded by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). The program goals are to prevent, reduce, and eliminate environmental exposures to children and staff of state licensed daycares.

The Early Childhood Services Bureau offers Best Beginnings child care scholarships to qualified low-income families whose child receives care from a licensed child care center, licensed group or family child care home, or Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) child care provider.

The role of the Child Care Licensing Program is to regulate and monitor child care facilities.

Looking for a STARS to Quality Program? STARS programs are continuously improving their ability to provide a healthy, safe, and enriching environment for children. Programs have voluntarily enrolled in STARS to Quality to support Montana’s children and families. All licensed programs are eligible to apply.

Search for an Accredited Early Child Care Center/Preschool

Raise Montana can help families find and evaluate child care, learn about child care regulations, and develop an understanding of child care services.

Find an Accredited Family or Group Program in Montana.

Searching for child care can feel overwhelming. Our tools and information will guide you through your search and help you to take the process one step at a time.

Parenting Resources

Healthy Beginnings Pediatric Therapy provides holistic care for children ages 0-18 with developmental needs utilizing evidence-based and clinical expertise that empowers families with foundational practices that matter.

Moving Mountains Therapy Center is dedicated to providing high quality, family-centered and effective therapy that fosters a individual’s ability to play, reach their developmental potential and find pleasure, fulfillment, and merit in all aspects of life.

All children deserve the opportunity to develop their potential. The Child Development Center is a nonprofit who provides family-focused support services to youth with developmental delays and disabilities in western Montana.

Zero to Five helps caring Montanans make a lasting difference through local and statewide policy, advocacy, and collaborative partnership work, giving children a great start in life and a promising future.

Zero to Five Butte-Silver Bow Collaborative is focused on bringing a diverse and inclusive set of community members together to find system-focused solutions for children and families in our county.

We partner to create a county-wide collaborative dedicated to promoting health and resiliency in families with young children. Together, we work to improve a child’s first five years of life and to advocate for our county’s youngest community members.

We support Mineral County families through community connections and resources to ensure our children grow up healthy, safe, and connected.

Zero to Five Missoula is creating a community-wide movement to make sure every resident of Missoula County understands the importance of this critical period of life, and to connect parents and caregivers to the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to help children thrive.