
Browse 233 daycare centers across Alaska. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Alaska can make the decision-making process smoother.
Alaska has about 233 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.
Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Alaska. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.
There are 233 daycares in Alaska: 6 headstart facilities, 10 before/after school centers, 0 religious facility daycares, and 217 childcare and preschool centers.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 217 |
| Headstart Programs | 6 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 0 |
| Before or After School | 10 |
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Cook Inlet Native Head Start receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents commend the friendly and knowledgeable staff, strong cultural emphasis on Alaska Native traditions, and commitment to parental involvement and child development.
Anchor Lutheran School receives consistently excellent reviews with parents praising the Christian-based education, dedicated and caring teachers, and personalized teaching approach. Families highlight strong community involvement, small classroom sizes, and well-rounded curriculum including arts and music. Parents report high satisfaction across multiple grade levels with many families staying long-term.
Fire Lake Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the experienced, caring teachers and nurturing learning environment. The program emphasizes play-based learning with nature and science themes, including regular field trips, and maintains strong teacher-to-student ratios. Parents report their children are excited to attend and develop strong social, academic, and musical skills.
CCS Early Learning - Wasilla Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with nearly all reviewers giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the wonderful and caring staff, strong communication, cleanliness, educational quality, and reasonable rates. The facility appears to have built strong relationships with families over multiple years of enrollment.
Denali Gymnastics & Fitness in Wasilla receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. The facility is praised for its gymnastics programs, childcare services, friendly and professional staff, and accommodating customer service. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making progress both physically and educationally.
Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Anchorage Cross and Anchor Church rather than the preschool program. Reviews praise the church's spiritual teaching, welcoming community, and pastor's integrity. One reviewer expressed concerns about COVID-19 safety protocols.
Joy Child Development Center in Eagle River receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff, developmental focus, balanced learning and play, and a nurturing environment where children thrive and look forward to attending. The center is noted as rare in the area for offering full-time care with meals included.
Parents consistently praise Tanaina Child Development Center for its nurturing, high-quality early childhood education and strong staff. Reviewers highlight excellent communication, caring teachers, and comprehensive developmental support across social, emotional, behavioral, and academic areas. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and children thriving in a family-like, supportive environment.
These reviews do not pertain to the daycare center listed. The reviews describe a museum in Sitka featuring Native Alaskan artifacts and history, not Sheldon Jackson Child Care Center's childcare services.
CCS Early Learning in Chugiak receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, quality preschool preparation for kindergarten, and community involvement. One parent expressed concern about educational depth, but the majority highlight strong teacher-student relationships and comprehensive services including enrichment programs.
Reviews are extremely positive (all 5-star ratings) but appear to describe recreational facilities and museums rather than daycare services. Visitors praise kid-friendly activities, outdoor recreation like sledding and ice climbing, well-equipped gym facilities, and educational museum exhibits about Alaska Native cultures.
The reviews appear to be for a hospital emergency room rather than a daycare center. Patients consistently praise the facility for professional, friendly staff and quality emergency care services in Kotzebue.
Carefree Kids LLC in Wasilla receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff praised for being caring, friendly, and maintaining high cleanliness standards. However, one parent reported a significant issue with waitlist management, claiming their reserved spot was given away without notification.
Rural CAP Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, skilled staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents report their children form strong bonds with teachers and show enthusiasm for attending. However, some concerns exist regarding staff turnover and frequent closures.
Sunflower Preschool in Anchorage receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong academic preparation, consistent communication, and supportive care that has positively impacted their children's development and readiness for kindergarten.
Parents consistently praise Starbright South as an excellent preschool with caring, communicative leadership and a welcoming atmosphere. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and staffed with passionate educators who build strong relationships with children and families. Multiple parents recommend the center and report positive transitions to kindergarten.
These reviews do not pertain to the daycare facility itself. The reviews appear to be for Lions Park in Eagle River, covering community events, recreation facilities, and park amenities rather than childcare services. No actual daycare parent feedback was found.
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