Morningstar Learning Center

Morningstar Learning Centers mission is to fill a critical void in Big Skys basic community infrastructure by providing accessible, affordable early education childcare services. Currently, we are the only full time daycare or preschool in the community. Big Sky is a resort community, with five winter/summer resorts and a large number of second homes, and the high property values that accompany such an area. Accordingly, the cost to live and work in Big Sky is much higher than in other rural Montana communities. The young families who live and work here often work several hourly jobs to make ends meet. There are very few salaried jobs available. Historically, the lack of childcare has forced some young families to move out of the community, threatening the growth and prosperity of our area. The critical importance of our project to the community cannot be overstated. If you ask any local employer the largest obstacle to their growth, they inevitably reply that hiring good people i...