Last checked October 29, 2026.
Full-time infant care at a Montana child care center averaged about $15,080 a year in a January 2025 survey, or roughly $1,260 a month. Care for a 4-year-old averaged $14,300, and infant care in a licensed family child care home averaged $11,700.
| Type of care | Yearly cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Infant, child care center | $15,080 | $1,257 |
| 4-year-old, child care center | $14,300 | $1,192 |
| Infant, family child care home | $11,700 | $975 |
Source: Child Care Aware of America, affordability analysis (January 2025 survey). A separate 2026 fact sheet from the First Five Years Fund puts infant center care at $1,290 a month, about $15,480 a year (FFYF).
These are statewide averages; prices vary by town and provider. We’ll add town-level prices as we find reliable sources.