Established in 1985
We hope our website will provide you with the information needed to find safe, caring and educational childcare for your child.
TLC Center is a STAR 3 childcare facility, licensed and registered with the city of Great Falls and state of Montana. We are an Early Head Start collaborative site. We participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) providing a nutritious breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. We accept Best Beginning Scholarships (state paid childcare assistance).
TLC Center is located in the Bethel Lutheran Church, a one-level handicap accessible building. We have five classrooms divided by age, a large gym and two fenced outdoor environments/playgrounds.
Elizabeth Olson is the Owner/Manager with over 20 years of childcare experience.
Crystal Kist is the Director and has 14 years of experience.
Check out the “CLASSROOM” tab for a complete list of all the staff.
We are open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. We are licensed for 50 children ages newborn to 12 years of age. We offer both full time/full day and part time childcare and preschool. Fees are based on the age of the child and days of attendance. More information is available on the “FEES & REGISTRATION” tab. We work with families that have a varying work schedule.
Our Primary teachers have the educational qualifications, knowledge and professional commitment to support your child’s learning and growth. All staff are CPR/1st Aid certified.
MISSION STATEMENT The mission of TLC Center is to provide high quality early childhood care and education that meets the individual needs of each child and family in a safe, developmentally appropriate, educational and fun environment. Children are encouraged to be independent thinkers and life-long learners.
VISION STATEMENT The vision of TLC Center is to be a leader in the childcare community by providing superior quality early childhood education and a social environment where children can learn and be motivated by their teachers and peers.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
- mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; - fax: (202) 690-7442; or
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
