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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"No Small Matter" Premieres During Summit in Anchorage

September 18, 2019

Our future depends on our youngest citizens. On how many words they hear in their first months of life. On how often they are held....Read More

Sen. Sullivan Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation on Quality Child Care

September 12, 2019

Earlier this year, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced the Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act, bipartisan legislation...Read More

No Small Matter: A Summit on the Economic Impact of Early Care and Learning in Alaska

09 OCT 2019

thread invites you to No Small Matter: A Summit on the Economic Impact of Early Care and Learning in Alaska. This biennial event brings early..... 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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