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Missoula Community School

Listed under Child care centers · Infant & toddler care · Drop-in care · Preschools · Before- and after-school care

A child wearing a sun hat sits on a rocky riverbank next to a fallen log.
Photo from missoulacommunityschool.org
  • Two children in winter clothing play on a wooden climbing frame outside on a snowy day.
  • A young child kneeling on the floor is rolling up a black exercise mat in a room.
  • A young girl touches the glass of an aquarium.
  • A young girl sits at a table and draws with a purple marker.
  • A young girl holds a pumpkin decorated with colorful golf tees in a classroom setting.
  • Three young children pose while playing with large wooden building blocks in a room.

About this provider

Missoula Community School is a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool serving children ages 2-6.

How to join

Children in this program must turn two by October 31 to enroll in the upcoming school year, and may start attending on their second birthday.

Enroll: Missoula Community School

Program type
After-school program, Drop-in care, Preschool, Early-learning program, Child care
Approach
Experiential, project-based learning that is child-led and teacher-scaffolded; Reggio Emilia-inspired

Philosophy

At MCS we believe that children are capable, kind and connected to the world around them. We center experiential, project-based learning that is child-led and teacher-scaffolded. Taking inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach, we hold the belief that global citizenship begins at birth, and we foster connections to our cultural context.

A typical day

Our Honeybee and Tadpole classrooms are cozy and engaging, and are equipped with developmentally-appropriate materials, changing tables for children who are still in diapers, and sleep-conducive environment for daily naps.

Classrooms and ratios

Classrooms
Summer Session
Ratio or class size
1:5

Cost and payment

Published cost
Monday - Thursday (4 days) 2026-2027 Tuition costs - 4 Days Two-year-old program: $1,160/month Three to Five-year-old program: $1,120/month Monday - Friday (5 days) 2026-2027 Tuition costs - 5 Days Two-year-old program: $1,350/month Three to Five-year-old program: $1,300/month
How families pay
Fee
Child-care subsidy
Accepts Best Beginnings or another subsidy