Group Care School Age (5+) 108 children

First Steps Bismarck #36

2817 Highland Ave, Mcclusky, ND 58463

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108
Capacity
6 weeks - 5 years
Age range
1:4
State infant ratio
$900/mo
North Dakota avg infant
License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About First Steps Bismarck #36

First Steps Bismarck #36 is a group care located in Mcclusky, North Dakota (58463). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the North Dakota DHHS — Early Childhood Services. Licensed capacity is 108 children.

Cost & subsidies in North Dakota

Statewide averages: $900/month infant, $720/month preschool. Most North Dakota families qualify for assistance through North Dakota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 755-2716).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to First Steps Bismarck #36 and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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Frequently asked questions about First Steps Bismarck #36

Is First Steps Bismarck #36 licensed?
Yes — First Steps Bismarck #36 holds a current North Dakota child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from North Dakota DHHS — Early Childhood Services. Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What ages does First Steps Bismarck #36 accept?
First Steps Bismarck #36 serves 6 weeks - 5 years. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.
How much does First Steps Bismarck #36 cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, North Dakota averages about $900/month for infants and $720/month for preschool. Contact First Steps Bismarck #36 for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can First Steps Bismarck #36 enroll?
First Steps Bismarck #36 has a licensed capacity of 108 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

Verify & learn more

Data and guidance on this page draw on official government and nonprofit sources.

.gov www.hhs.nd.gov
North Dakota DHHS — Early Childhood Services — license search
Verify a provider directly
.gov childcare.gov
Office of Child Care — childcare.gov
Federal subsidy & CCDF program info
.gov www.acf.hhs.gov
HHS Administration for Children & Families
Child Care & Development Fund oversight
.gov eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
Head Start Center Locator (HHS)
Free programs for income-eligible families
www.childcareaware.org
ChildCare Aware of America
Annual cost reports & state data
childcaredeserts.org
Child Care Deserts (Center for American Progress)
Local supply-vs-demand research by county

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