Kalispell, Montana and the surrounding areas are growing at a rapid and consistent pace. There is a consistent need for single family homes, jobs, and child care in the Flathead Valley. Many families are driving out of their way and willing to pay premium prices to find quality care for their children. Currently, there are only 25 licensed child care centers in Kalispell. The Flathead valley has a population over 100,000 people, and almost 6,000 of those residents are under the age of 5.