Licensed Daycare in Alaska
Search 533 verified daycare and childcare centers across Alaska, sourced directly from Alaska Department of Health — Child Care Program Office . Filter by age group, program type, and subsidy acceptance — no signup.
Alaska Childcare Licensing
In Alaska, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the Alaska Department of Health — Child Care Program Office. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:5 for infants under 12 months, 1:6 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:10 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at Alaska Department of Health — Child Care Program OfficeWhat's distinctive about Alaska: Alaska's vast geography makes licensed providers scarce outside Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. Many rural families rely on tribal Head Start programs and family child care homes. State subsidies cover non-traditional hours for fishing and oil-industry families.
Quick licensing facts
- Regulator
- Alaska Department of Health — Child Care Program Office
- Infant ratio
- 1:5
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg infant cost
- $1,230/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $920/mo
Alaska Childcare Subsidies & Tax Credits
Alaska families can apply for Alaska Child Care Assistance Program based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (888) 268-4632
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