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

"Thank You" Early Childhood Education

April 12, 2021

During COVID-19, Alaska’s early childhood education programs and educators have been a constant for families and children in this ever ...Read More

Work Together Wednesday

April 14, 2021

It’s the Week of the Young Child™ and thread is celebrating early education, young children, their families, and their teachers with ...Read More

2021 thread Awards

15 Apr 2121

Join thread during the Week of the Young Child™ to find out who will receive the 2021 Cindy Harrington Heart ...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