Sweet Treats & Safe Streets: Safety Tips from thread

October in Alaska is a special time of year. The days may be getting shorter and the temperatures cooler, but ...more

October 9, 2026

Fall Fun in Alaska: Learning Through Play

Play gives children the opportunity to explore, experiment, solve problems, build new skills, and make sense of the world around ...more

October 9, 2026

thread Awards Nominations Now Open: Celebrate Alaska’s Early Childhood Educators

thread is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 thread Awards, which recognize outstanding leaders strengthening ...more

March 9, 2026

Go Blue for National Child Abuse Prevention Month this April

April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of programs that prioritize the well-being ...more

April 2, 2025

thread Awards 2025, Celebrating 10 years

Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence in Child Care: Recognizing Alaska’s Leaders in Early Childhood Education At thread, we understand how ...more

March 1, 2025

Reach for the Stars with a Child Development Associate (CDA)

In states like Alaska, the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is recognized as a vital benchmark for early care and ...more

October 1, 2024

thread is Celebrating the Week of the Young Child!

Every April, thread joins the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) to celebrate young children, their families, ...more

March 29, 2024

thread Awards, May 10th!

thread appreciates the importance of recognizing outstanding individuals and programs in the child care industry. We wanted to celebrate the ...more

March 11, 2024

Background Check Program Update

Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program OfficeUpdate 02/06/24 The Child Care Program Office (CCPO) would like to share ...more

February 13, 2024

CCPO Broadcast: NEW Grant Opportunity- FOCUS on Child Care Grant

The Child Care Program Office (CCPO) is pleased to announce that the application period is OPEN for a new non-competitive ...more

January 18, 2024