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

Gift Bags Celebrate New Babies, Provide Parents with Resources

January 25, 2023

Thousands of babies born this year in Anchorage and their parents will be taking home a gift bag full of ...Read More

CCPO Broadcast: Child Care Assistance Program Regulation Changes Effective January 1, 2023 - Dec 9

December 11, 2022

This broadcast was released by the Child Care Program Office on December 9, 2022. Child Care Assistance Program Regulations 7 AAC 41 ...Read More

Safe Play in the Winter

January 06, 2023

You and your children can enjoy safe play in the winter by being knowledgeable, well prepared, and having everything you ...Read More

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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Healthy.

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Playful.

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