Prepared For A
Bright Future
A Play-Based, Whole-Child Approach Sets Up Your Child For Lifelong Success
Preschool & Childcare Center Serving Corvallis, MT
So Proud To Be Voted Best Childcare By Parents Like You
Trust in the preschool ranked highest in Ravalli County for almost ten consecutive years. Community acknowledgment gives you confidence that your child will enjoy the highest quality of care in capable hands.
2 Curriculums To Develop "The Whole Child:" Mind, Body, & Heart
A play- and project-based program stimulates your child’s developing brain to foster their love of learning. The Second Step Curriculum guides their social-emotional development to equip them for a happy and fulfilling life.
Top-Quality Preparation For Kindergarten And Beyond
With a solid foundation of literacy, math, and academics, your child also gains the social-emotional skills they need to be successful. Expert teachers guide them on their learning journey every step of the way.
Children Revel In Outdoor Discoveries & The Natural World
With plenty of chances to play and tend the gardens in a spacious yard, and with class walks to beautiful local parks, your child explores the great outdoors while building physical confidence and independence.
Music, Gymnastics, Swimming, & More Build Confidence And Skills
Children develop rhythm and creativity in weekly music classes and perform their talents at family concerts. Preschoolers have the chance to experience gymnastics and swimming, with transport included for those enrolled.
Your Child Soaks In Loving Care From Highly Qualified Experts
Children thrive with the support of a dedicated team of experienced caregivers. All lead teachers are state-certified, and little learners benefit from our combined 60 years of childcare experience.
A Unique Approach To Mindful Mealtimes For Healthy Eating
Your child enjoys nourishing breakfasts, lunches and snacks served family-style. With the Satter Division of Responsibility, your child learns to self-regulate and eat at a healthy pace that suits them.
We use a technique created by Ellyn Satter and also known as sDOR, at mealtimes.
Adults take leadership on what, when, and where – while children have autonomy over how much and whether to eat.
This technique ensures children have independence and autonomy over their bodies and health from an early age. They learn to listen to their body and make healthier choices.
Livestream Video & An App Let You See How Your Child Is Doing
Stay up to date on everything your child is doing every day. The PB&J® system gives you access to live-streamed videos of their classroom, and the HiMama© app opens direct communication with their teacher.
Stellar Security Measures For Safety And Your Convenience
An open-door policy allows access to parents with pre-approved entry cards, giving you flexibility when you need it. Access controls and internal-use cameras monitor entrances, and a privacy fence protects the yard for everyone’s safety and peace of mind.
Our STARS To Quality Rating Proves Our Commitment To You
As a participant in the Montana STARS To Quality voluntary program, we commit to ongoing improvement and quality care. Watch how that dedication benefits your child.
We Proudly Accept State-Funded Families:
FAQ
Our Senior Toddler classes have one teacher to four children. All other classrooms have state-regulated ratios of one to eight.
All lead teachers have their Montana Preschool Certifications or an Infant/Toddler Certification. We also have teachers with their Associate’s Degrees in Early Childhood working toward their Bachelor’s. Our team boasts more than 60 years of combined experience.
Weekly music classes are offered free of charge for infants to preschool.
Preschoolers can enroll in weekly swimming lessons at Bitterroot Aquatic Center and twice-monthly gymnastics classes at Velocity Gymnastics. These activities are chargeable, exclusive to enrolled BELC Preschoolers, and include transport within the school day.
We use a technique created by Ellyn Satter and also known as sDOR, at mealtimes. Adults take leadership on what, when, and where, and children have autonomy over how much and whether to eat.
Montana STARS to Quality is a voluntary system that recognizes and rewards childcare facilities for achieving specific quality standards. Our participation and 2-star rating reflect our desire to improve quality and commit to a significant amount of work on our staff.
Hear What Parents Have To Say...
"They care for my babies as I would"
LaRee and her employees are amazing! They care for my babies as I would. They go above and beyond for the kiddos and families!
"Thanks for treating my little guy like your own"
My little man Lyrik has been going here for over a year and absolutely loves it. Thanks for treating my little guy like your own it definitely takes the stress of worry away while we are at work.
"This center is amazing"
Both my children have been going here since they were 3 months old. We love the director, and the staff are all really great too. When your kids are happy every day and excited to tell you about their day it says a lot.
"These people have become family within a short few weeks"
We couldn't be more blessed to have such wonderful support for not just our kids but our whole family. Thank you BELC for all your love.
"BELC has given my children a safe place to be "
My children now play well with others, come home happy, their speech has improved so much. They love to go so much, even on weekends, they wake up at 7 asking to go to pre-school Thank you staff for everything you've done
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How Old Is Your Child?
Infants
0-12 months
toddlers
1 - 3 Years
preschool
3 - 5 Years
School Age
5 - 12 Years
