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

CCPO Broadcast: Share Your Family Child Care Experience on May 24 and 31

May 16, 2022

The following broadcast was released by the Child Care Program Office on May 16, 2022. The State of Alaska Child ...Read More

thread Announces Recipients of 2022 Awards

May 06, 2022

Congratulations to the 2022 thread Awards recipients! thread recognized the recipients in a ceremony on May 6 —Provider Appreciation Day.  ...Read More

United Way Cradle to Career Event

22 May 2022

You’re Invited! United Way Cradle to Career EventMay 22, 2022, 2 pm – 5 pmAt Begich Middle School in Anchorage ...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