shared services
Zero to Five Montana, on behalf of licensed and registered child care programs across the state, is working collaboratively to secure lower costs for food and supplies, share ideas, and drive meaningful change in programs and communities through Shared Services.
Shared Services are solutions developed in response to the needs voiced by Montana child care programs. These services support high-quality child care and help to reduce staff turnover and administrative stress. By using shared services, child care programs can operate more efficiently and effectively.
child care substitute solutions
Offered by Zero to Five Montana Shared Services
Our substitutes are licensed, trained, and ready to step into childcare programs across the state. They go through the same licensing requirements as child care regular staff. Once a sub is in a child care program to cover a shift, it is the responsibility of the owner/director to orientate the sub on the child care program’s individual rules and regulation, philosophy, and emergency policies.
Once approved, they’re added to the Zero to Five Montana Substitute Pool PV’s number. If a licensor visits while a substitute is present, you can feel confident knowing they’re fully covered, and your ratios are compliant. Using the Alliance CARE platform, we manage all the paperwork and track substitutes’ progress, so you don’t have to.
Thinking about working in child care?
- Be a positive influence in a child’s life
- Enjoy a flexible work schedule
- Experience real life experiences in different child care settings
- Build professional connections and strong community
Virtual Care
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AllyHealth Complete Plan
With AllyHealth, members and their families have 24/7/365 virtual access to a network of board-certified doctors, mental health counselors, wellness coaches, life coaches, wellbeing support, work-life support, and more. Nearly every appointment has a $0 copay.
Current programs please note: You will receive a reminder to update your enrollment records, usually on the 1st or 2nd of each month. You must notify Zero to Five Montana of any adjustment one week after receiving the reminder email, usually between the 7th and 9th of the month to avoid being billed for the following month. Invoices will be sent out between the 11th and 13th of the month and need to be paid 3 business days after receiving the bill, usually between the 14th and 16th. Please refer to our billing schedule for specific dates each month.
Check out this Enrollment Instruction Guide! (Please note there is audio on slides 5, 9 and 10)
Vendor Discounts
From learning tools to discounts on food, Montana Child Care Connect’s vendor discounts help providers find what they need at a better rate.
Constructive Playthings is committed to providing high quality, safe and developmentally appropriate products that follow and support national early childhood education’s highest standards.
For more information, please contact your sales rep:
Jamie Fishman
917-375-2621
jfishman@constructiveplaythings.com
Looking for a curriculum that is easy-to-use, addresses all areas of development and, of course, fun? Look no further! Gee Whiz is THE curriculum choice for providers everywhere because it not only addresses state/national standards but includes activities for all ages as well.
Looking for a curriculum that is easy-to-use, addresses all areas of development and, of course, fun? Look no further! Gee Whiz is THE curriculum choice for providers everywhere because it not only addresses state/national standards but includes activities for all ages as well.
Kaymbu equips educators with the best assessment, instructional planning, family engagement, and professional development tools, including COR Advantage, a leading research-backed assessment tool that helps measure child development and learning outcomes.
Kaymbu offers exclusive benefits and a discounted price of $9.95 per student (regularly $18.95).
The School Services of Montana Cooperative Food Purchasing Programs provides quality food and other supplies at a reduced cost to programs.
Your one-stop teacher supply store, Lakeshore offers a huge range of teaching resources and classroom decor, plus high-quality classroom furniture, hands-on learning products and so much more.
5% discount and free shipping on orders over $100!
Ian Graske
Territory Sales Representative
605-524-4450
igraske@lakeshorelearning.com
Member site
Shared Username: zerotofive_190055
Password: Zerotofive2025!
Kodo Kids designs investigation-based materials for early childhood education, focusing on STEM and play-based learning. Our products foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. We also offer professional development to support educators in using open-ended materials and strategies effectively.
Kodo Community offers free community access, monthly webinars and downloadable resources, as well as self-paced courses starting at $12, expert-led discussions and forums, hands-on play sessions and reflective learning and access to 1:1 support from Kodo Educators.
Free Shipping Code: “KodoZerotoFive“
Food & Supply Source partners with human services organizations across the United States to dramatically reduce the cost of food and supply purchasing. By leveraging our collective buying power, we secure prices that are significantly lower than what individual centers could negotiate on their own. Our Members Usually Save 10–35% versus their current distributor’s pricing.
What We Offer:
- Group Pricing on food and essential supplies
- Nutritionally Balanced Menus (CACFP-compliant)
- Concierge-Level Customer Care
We’re here to save you time and money, while simplifying and streamlining your operations.
No Cost. No Contract. No Kidding.
Let us help you do more with less. Reach out to us today for a complimentary savings analysis for your organization.
Kris Davis, Senior Director of National Sales at:
child care management software
Check below for discounts on top Child Care Management Software (CCMS) solutions to help run your child care business more efficiently! Zero to Five Montana will provide training and focused technical assistance on some of the most popular CCMS systems being used across the state.
MCCBC strives to offer resources that could aid in streamlining business practices. A Child Care Management Software is a tool that may provide you with support. MCCBC does not promote one specific software, but instead wants to bring you knowledge and understanding of what each program may help you with. We do not endorse any specific software, but are happy to offer you discounts from our Shared Services platforms from all of our participating vendors.
