Missoula, MT

Little Lamb Christian School provides a faith-based educational environment with a comprehensive curriculum that balances academic preparation and spiritual development. The center features experienced early childhood educators with low student-to-teacher ratios, secure facilities with controlled access, and age-appropriate learning environments. Their program includes structured academic components, music education, outdoor play areas, and character development. Parents consistently praise the nurturing staff, clean facilities, and the balanced approach to education that prepares children for kindergarten while maintaining a warm, family-like atmosphere.

The Learning Garden operates as part of the University of Montana's College of Education, serving as both a childcare facility and a teaching laboratory for early childhood education students. The center implements a research-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum with emphasis on play-based learning, social-emotional development, and emergent curriculum approaches. Features include highly qualified lead teachers with early childhood degrees, observation rooms for parent viewing, natural outdoor classrooms, and nutritionally balanced meals. The program maintains excellent safety protocols and benefits from ongoing university research in child development.

Bright Horizons at Missoula brings nationally recognized early education standards to the community with their World at Their Fingertips curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies through hands-on learning. The center features state-of-the-art security systems, certified early childhood educators with ongoing professional development, and purpose-built classrooms with natural lighting. Their emergent curriculum adapts to children's interests while ensuring kindergarten readiness. Additional benefits include backup care options for working parents, nutritious meal programs, and extensive parent communication through their Family App with daily updates and photos.