Hands up for worthy wages for early childhood educators!
Alaska’s early childhood educators play an essential role in the lives of working families and their young children by providing ...more
April 29, 2023
thread Applauds Governor Dunleavy’s Child Care Task Force Announcement
April 6, 2023 – thread, Alaska’s Child Care Resource & Referral organization, applauds Governor Mike Dunleavy’s announcement today to establish ...more
April 7, 2023
Happy Week of the Young Child, Alaska!
Join thread in celebrating the Week of the Young Child April 1-7, 2023. Every year, thread joins the National Association ...more
March 31, 2023
thread Goes Blue in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention month, a time when child wellness and welfare organizations across the country boost the ...more
March 28, 2023
Child Care Background Check Update (March 2023)
The following information is a summary of the State of Alaska background check system, and the necessary steps to securely ...more
March 24, 2023
thread Endorses Proposition 14 “Care for Kids” in Anchorage
March 10, 2023 — thread announced its official endorsement of Proposition 14 (Prop 14) the “Care for Kids” initiative in ...more
March 13, 2023
Providence Center for Child Development first in Alaska to achieve Level 3 Learn & Grow quality recognition!
Designation is the highest currently available in Alaska and demonstrates a commitment to high-quality programming in child care. Anchorage, Alaska ...more
March 11, 2023
National Nutrition Month – Fuel for the Future!
March is National Nutrition Month. It’s a great time to renew or jump-start healthy routines! Sponsored by the Academy of ...more
March 7, 2023
thread Partners with Alaska SBDC for 15 Free Small Business Webinars
thread is partnering with the Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to bring child care programs 15 free webinars to ...more
February 23, 2023
Pending Expiration of Background Clearances for Child Care Providers in the Municipality of Anchorage
Don’t let expired background clearances force your child care business to unexpectedly send staff home or even temporarily close! The ...more
January 30, 2023