Palmer Kids First Academy
844 Main St, Sand Point, AK 99661
About Palmer Kids First Academy
Palmer Kids First Academy is a head start located in Sand Point, Alaska (99661). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Alaska Department of Health — Child Care Program Office. Licensed capacity is 70 children.
Cost & subsidies in Alaska
Statewide averages: $1,230/month infant, $920/month preschool. Most Alaska families qualify for assistance through Alaska Child Care Assistance Program (intake: (888) 268-4632).
Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.
Before you enroll
A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to Palmer Kids First Academy and any other licensed provider:
- Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
- Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
- Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
- Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
- Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
- Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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