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Licensed Daycare in Bettles Field, Alaska

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Bettles Field?

Statewide averages in Alaska run roughly $1230/month for infants and $920/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Bettles Field daycares?

All licensed Alaska centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Bettles Field typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Bettles Field?

Alaska families can apply for Alaska Child Care Assistance Program (intake: (888) 268-4632). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

This directory mirrors the state's child care licensing records. Click any provider for the full profile, age groups served, and current license status.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,230/mo

Alaska avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Bettles Field

ChildCare Aware reports the Alaska average full-time cost at $1,230/month for infant care and $920/month for preschool. City-level prices in Bettles Field vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Alaska families may also qualify for Alaska Child Care Assistance Program (intake: (888) 268-4632).

Full Alaska licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Alaska Department of Health — Child Care Program Office
Infant ratio: 1:5
Toddler ratio: 1:6
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 32 kids

ZIP codes covered

99726 2

Program types in Bettles Field

All Bettles Field licensed centers

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H Montessori

Homer KinderCare #11

Bettles Field

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 45

K Head Start

Ketchikan Primrose School #6

Bettles Field

2 years - 12 years Cap 19

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Bettles Field, Alaska?

Our directory lists 2 licensed childcare centers in Bettles Field, Alaska, sourced from Alaska Department of Health — Child Care Program Office. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Bettles Field?

Statewide averages in Alaska run roughly $1230/month for infants and $920/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Bettles Field daycares?

All licensed Alaska centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Bettles Field typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Bettles Field?

Alaska families can apply for Alaska Child Care Assistance Program (intake: (888) 268-4632). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Bettles Field daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Alaska Department of Health — Child Care Program Office search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.