+1 (716) 599-0174

2 Locations: 1400 Whitefish Stage Rd. Kalispell, MT & 2210 US HWY 2 E Kalispell, MT

Nurturing minds and

hearts for life 💙

Childcare is not only

about taking care of

children, its about giving

peace of mind to a

parent so they

can give their all to

their employer,

we give our best

so they can give

theirs.

(716) 599-0174

2 Locations: 1400 Whitefish Stage Rd. Kalispell, MT & 2210 US HWY 2 E Kalispell, MT

GALLERY

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Easy To Find Locations!

2 Locations:

#1 Edgerton Elementary School 1400 Whitefish State Rd Kalispell, MT

#2 2210 US Hwy 2 E Kalispell, MT

ABOUT US

ABOUT US

Little Explorers Day School is full day childcare program with two locations. Our main program is a collaboration with Kalispell Schools and is located inside Edgerton School. We give priority enrollment to teachers & school district employees. When space is available we can enroll community families. This location only enrolls children ages 2-5. Our second location is specifically for infants & toddlers. It's located inside a house that's rented out for commercial purposes. The house is located 5 minutes from our Edgerton location in the Evergreen area off HWY 2 E.

We strive to provide a nurturing environment to the children in our care and also promote early childhood development!

Did You Know?

From birth to age 5, a child’s brain develops more than at any other time in their life. The quality of a child’s experiences in the first few years of life – positive or negative – helps shape how their brain develops!! We feel privileged to be a part of a child’s most important formative years!


The more time we allow our children to be in sensory rich environments, the greater opportunities there are for brain development 💙

Program Owners: Alicia & Nathan Simmons

Married with four children of their own. Alicia has a BS Degree in Child Development and 18 years of experience working in early childhood programs. Nathan joined her in August 2023 to work along with her as they planned to expand the program as the community needed more high quaility childcare programs.

What We Offer:

Multi Age Classroom

Both programs are multi age!

Edgerton Location: Ages 2.5 - 5

House Location: Infants - 2

Serving Infants - Age 5

Infant spots are limited. We no longer serve infants at our Edgerton loation. Infants may attend the house location as that program is specifically for infants & toddlers.

Nap Time

Infants are able to nap on their own individual schedule

however 12:30 - 2:30 PM is a designated nap/rest

time for ages 18 months - Age 5

Multi Age Classrooms

Both location provide multi age classrooms.

Edgerton Location: Ages 2.5 -5

House Location: Infants - 2

We Serve Infants

Infant spots are limited. We only serve infants at our house location, not at our Edgerton location. We only enroll a few infants so we can provide individualized care!

Nap Time

Infants are able to nap on their own individual schedule. They have a seperate room.

18 Months - Age 5: 12:30 - 2:30 PM is a designated nap/rest time at both locations.

Flexible Daily Schedule

This allows children to participate in a variety of

stimulating and developmentally appropriate activities. We believe routine is important while also allowing flexibility in our days.

Art & Sensory Opportunities

By providing a variety of art & sensory activities,
your child will naturally learn

how to explore, investigate and create!

Outdoor Play

Even in the cold Montana winters,

children can enjoy playing outside comfortably. We strive to take the children outside as much as possible.

Flexible Daily Schedule

This allows children to participate in a variety of

stimulating and developmentally appropriate activities.

Art & Sensory Opportunities

By providing a variety of art & sensory activities,
your child will naturally learn

how to explore, investigate and create.

Outdoor Play

Even in the cold Montana winters,

children can enjoy playing outside comfortably.

TUITION & FEES

Full Time (Monday-Friday)

Part Time (2 or 3 Days/Week)

  • Each family pays an annual registration fee!

  • Families pay tuition monthly and in advance!

  • Kalispell School District Teachers & Employees are given a discount on tuition & registration fees.

  • Monthly tuition prices may vary according to how many days we’re open each month.

(716) 599-0174

Edgerton Location: Operates on the same schedule as Kalispell Schools and is closed in the Summer.

House Location: Operates on a very similar calendar, however we are open part time in the Summer for families who need care during the Summer months.

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