About Our Drop-In Daycare in Billings, Montana

Teaching and Learning Philosophy
At Heights Drop-In Childcare, we provide flexible, drop-in daycare in Billings, Montana for families who need reliable, safe, and nurturing childcare—whether it’s for a few hours, a full day, or extended evening care.
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We LOVE kids! It's a joy and honor to watch them learn and grow. We provide a mix of fun and structure whether its for the day, or an hour or two.
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With over 30 years of experience in early childhood education, Melissa has cared for more than 3,000 children through structured preschool programs and flexible drop-in childcare. Melissa is great at recognizing children's individual needs and catering to their learning style.​
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Who We Serve
We support families needing flexible childcare in Billings, whether it’s last-minute care, part-time schedules, or after-school programs.
We take ages 18 months to 11 years.​
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We have two preschool classes ages 3-4 years old and 4-5 years old.
Daily Schedule
7-8 am: Breakfast and morning routine
8-9 am: free play
9 am: Preschool students go back to classroom
9 am: Children do cleanup and do a morning activity
10 am: Morning snack
10-11:30 am: Free play
11:30 am: Lunch Time
1-2:30 pm: Quiet time
2:30 pm: School kids begin to arrive, younger kids have snack
3:00 pm: School kids snack-time
3-5:30 pm: Free play, after school activities
6:00 pm: Dinner
Free play and wind-down time
8:30 pm: Closing time
Why Parents Choose Us
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Flexible drop-in daycare (no contracts)
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Hourly childcare options
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Extended evening hours
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Safe, clean, nurturing environment
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Experienced childcare providers
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are your hourly childcare rates?
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Check out our pricing page here​
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We charge by the hour, with discounts for multiple children attending, full-day, and prepaid.
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What ages do you accept?
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18 months to 11 years​
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Do you offer evening childcare in Billings?
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Yes, we have longer hours than most daycares! We are open from 6:30 am to 8:30 pm.​
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What if I need daycare regularly?
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We have many kids that come for full-day care. When you have days off, you don't have to pay for the days that you don't attend. ​
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What paperwork is needed?
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We have a simple form, and we require immunization records. Print the form here.​
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Do they get outside time?
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Yes! Especially in summer months, we visit a playground nearby.​
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Does my child need to be potty trained?​
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No, we take children who are still in diapers. We also can be supportive of potty training, helping them go regularly and transitioning to regular underwear.​
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Are meals available or do I need to pack food?
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We have breakfast, lunch, and dinner available for purchase. We provide snacks for free. ​
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Do you provide busing for school-aged children?
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Yes, we pick-up (only), from the Heights Schools. Get more info here.​
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How do I get more information?
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Call or Book a Tour Today!​
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Meet Our Staff

Melissa Haddick
Founder, Owner and Child Education Specialist
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Brittany Gage
Vice Pres, Registered Dietitian
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