HANDS, Inc

Childcare You Can Count On While You Serve

Supporting Military Families at Malmstrom Air Force Base & Throughout Great Falls. Moving to a new duty station is challenging enough. Finding dependable childcare shouldn't be.

HANDS Childcare provides safe, affordable before and after school care in 14 Great Falls elementary schools, making it easy for military families to balance work, training, deployments, and everyday life.

Why Military Families Choose HANDS

✔ Convenient on-campus childcare

✔ Reliable care before and after school

✔ Caring, licensed professionals

✔ Homework help and educational activities

✔ Arts, crafts, games, outdoor play, and healthy snacks

✔ Full-day summer programs

Whether you're arriving for a PCS move, managing an unpredictable schedule, or looking for a trusted place where your child can learn, play, and thrive, HANDS is here for your family.

Military families are an important part of the Great Falls community, and we're honored to provide childcare that helps parents focus on their mission while children enjoy a safe, welcoming environment every day.

Give Your Child a Great Place to Learn, Play, and Grow

Join hundreds of Great Falls families who trust HANDS Childcare for dependable before and after school care.

Enroll today and give your child a safe, supportive place to thrive while you serve.

HANDS is a 501c(3) non-profit organization. (EIN: 81-0483495)

Financial Aid

Family Connections of Montana can provide financial assistance for those who qualify. 

HANDS Inc. is a non-profit corporation that works with the school district to provide before and after school childcare for 5 to 12 year olds in 14 of the elementary schools in Great Falls. Once the child is registered, they can attend the program as needed with no schedule necessary. Also, we offer all day programs when school is closed and a summer program.