Families

Choosing high-quality early childhood education is a difficult and often emotional decision. Use these tips, tools, and information on finding high-quality care to make the best choice for your family and children.

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Choosing Quality Child Care
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Difficulty Finding Child Care
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Enhanced Referrals
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Types of Child Care
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Evaluation Tools & Checklists
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Child Care Assistance

Child Care Program Office Broadcast: Waiver of Family Co-Payments

May 27, 2021

The following broadcast was released by the Alaska Child Care Program Office on May 25, 2021 The Child Care Program ...Read More

Considerations for Returning to Care

May 21, 2021

Many families across Alaska are returning to the workplace and making plans for child care this summer and when school ...Read More

Back to School Health & Safety Fair

13 Aug 2121

From Aug. 13 to 14, the Fairview Community Recreation Center and Anchorage Health Department invite you to the Back to ...Read More

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Free Child Care Search and Referrals

thread helps families find child care by conducting an individualized search from our early care and learning database which includes types of programs such as family child care homes, child care centers, preschool programs, Head Start programs, and more. Our database includes programs and settings throughout Alaska.

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Family Tools & Resources

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Family Activities

Workshops, events, and fun family-friendly activities
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Supporting Your Child’s Development

Parenting information and developmental milestones
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Community Resources

Services and supports to meet your family and child’s unique needs