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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Local News: Bill Designed to Combat Low Reading Scores Advanced

January 16, 2020

KTVA reported that Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Sen. Tom Begich on Jan. 15 announced they will advance a bill designed to combat low fourth grade...Read More

Travel to DC and Tell Congress About Your Child Care Experiences

January 16, 2020

Do you know a family who wants to take Washington, DC by storm and turn their Members of Congress into champions for babies? ZERO TO...Read More

Parent TALK

thread’s Parent TALK is a free group where parents learn, share ideas, and ask questions about the joys and challenges of parenting. ..... 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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