Licensed Daycare in Mountain Village, Alaska

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Mountain Village?

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 Mountain Village 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 Mountain Village typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Mountain Village?

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 .

2 licensed daycares in Mountain Village, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Alaska licensing records.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,230/mo

Alaska avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Mountain Village

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 Mountain Village 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: 39 kids

ZIP codes covered

99632 2

Program types in Mountain Village

Licensed Family Daycare Home

1 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

1 centers

All Mountain Village licensed centers

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B Family Daycare

Bethel Little Scholars #15

Mountain Village

School Age (5+) Cap 36

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

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Mountain Village, Alaska?

Our directory lists 2 licensed childcare centers in Mountain Village, 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 Mountain Village?

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 Mountain Village 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 Mountain Village typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Mountain Village?

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 Mountain Village 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.