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217 Child Daycare & Preschools in Alaska

Browse 217 child daycare & preschools across Alaska. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Alaska

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.

Daycare Breakdown in Alaska

There are 233 daycares in Alaska: 6 headstart facilities, 10 before/after school centers, 0 religious facility daycares, and 217 childcare and preschool centers.

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Kodiak Baptist Mission
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kodiak Baptist Mission is highly regarded for its beautiful campus and quality services to the community. Parents praise the management team and facility, though one review expresses concern about employment practices regarding staff termination.

Beautiful campusgreat management teamcommunity service programs
Address
1944 E. Rezanof Drive, Kodiak, AK
Phone
(907) 486-4126
Settlers Bay Early Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
5705 S. Settlers Bay Dr., Wasilla, AK
Phone
(907) 357-9600
Anchorage Gymnastics Association
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Anchorage Gymnastics Association receives consistently high praise from parents for its professional coaching staff, engaging instruction, and positive environment. Parents report significant skill development, excellent communication through progress tracking and parent portals, and a welcoming family atmosphere. The facility is noted as clean and well-maintained with diverse program offerings including rec gymnastics, sports camps, and after-school care.

Professional and knowledgeable coaching staffindividual attention and feedback to studentsstructured progress tracking and testing
Address
525 West Potter Drive, #4, Anchorage, AK
Phone
(907) 563-3041
Focus Early Learning Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

The reviews provided are for Community Covenant Church, not FOCUS EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM daycare. No actual daycare reviews are available for this facility.

None - reviews are for a churchnot the daycare center
Address
16123 Artillery Road, Eagle River, AK
Phone
(907) 694-6002
Bright Beginnings Elc - Brandon Street
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Bright Beginnings ELC Brandon Street receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising caring teachers, clean facilities, and strong kindergarten preparation. However, one parent reported a negative experience involving abrupt discontinuation of care due to developmental biting behavior without adequate warning.

Nurturing and attentive teachersclean and bright facilityage-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities
Address
13030 Brandon St, Anchorage, AK
Phone
(907) 344-9435
Klondike Kids LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
390 S. Santa Claus Lane, North Pole, AK
Phone
(904) 488-2540
Nikki'S Little Angels Cdc North Pole
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
297 W 5th Ave, North Pole, AK
Phone
(907) 750-1250
Spenard Community Recreation Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Spenard Community Recreation Center is a well-regarded community facility in Anchorage offering affordable drop-in programs for toddlers and children. Parents praise the low costs ($1-5 per session), clean facilities, large toy selection, and ample space for active play. The welcoming staff and variety of activities make it a popular resource for families.

affordable pricingclean facilitylarge toy selection
Address
2020 W. 48th Avenue, Anchorage, AK
Phone
(907) 343-4130
Creative Play & Preschools Ltd-Soldotna
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
125 E Redoubt Ave, Soldotna, AK
Phone
(907) 262-7529
First Lutheran Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents praise First Lutheran Childcare Center for its welcoming environment and quality childcare program. Children quickly engage with peers and enjoy the facility. Staff are described as nice and supportive.

Amazing childcare programwelcoming communitysupportive staff
Address
1200 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK
Phone
(907) 723-1193
Alaska Children'S Academy II LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Alaska Children's Academy II LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the clean, well-organized facility, caring staff, and engaged leadership. Parents highlight excellent communication, affordable pricing, and diverse activities for infants through preschool-aged children. One reviewer cited poor communication as a concern.

clean and well-decorated facilitythoughtfully arranged learning environmentwarm and attentive staff
Address
2731 East Beech Way, Wasilla, AK
Phone
(907) 414-9332
A Touch Of Home Childcare & Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

A Touch of Home receives overwhelmingly positive reviews (9 five-star ratings) praising staff warmth, personalized care, flexibility, and strong communication. Parents appreciate the balance of center-based structure with home daycare feel. One parent reported health and safety concerns, illness, biting incidents, and lack of structured learning during their three-week enrollment.

caring and attentive staffhands-on owner involvementsmall class sizes
Address
260 E. Nelson Ave., Wasilla, AK
Phone
(907) 357-2237
Mouse Trap Playschool INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Mouse Trap Playschool receives mostly positive reviews with parents praising the caring staff, teaching methods, and positive interactions with children. However, one parent reported serious concerns without providing details, recommending parents avoid the facility.

Kind and understanding staffpositive teaching methodsgood child interaction
Address
517 South Cobb Street, Palmer, AK
Phone
(907) 745-1803
Hillcrest Children 'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Hillcrest Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, long-term staff, family-oriented environment, and strong curriculum. One parent reported a serious supervision incident involving a child's hair being cut and dissatisfaction with staff responsiveness and classroom conditions.

Loving and consistent long-term stafffamily-like community atmosphereoutdoor play and exploration daily
Address
900 Hollywood Drive, Anchorage, AK
Phone
(907) 272-9924
Stepping Stones Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
310 Egan Drive, Suite 102, Valdez, AK
Phone
(907) 835-5160
Bright Minds Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Bright Minds Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, and educational curriculum. However, serious concerns have been raised about food allergy management and staff turnover, with one parent reporting their child was given allergens twice.

Caring and patient staffclean facilitysecurity features (cameras and code entry)
Address
172 S. Lamont Cir, Wasilla, AK
Phone
(907) 357-2600
Little Friends Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1635 N. Old Glenn Hwy, Palmer, AK
Phone
(907) 746-7095
Tree Of Life Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
268 E. Fireweed Ave., Palmer, AK
Phone
(907) 746-5338
Bright Beginnings Elc - Old Seward
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Bright Beginnings Old Seward receives consistently high praise from parents who commend the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents report strong child development, excellent communication, and a well-maintained facility with quality meals and engaging learning activities. Multiple parents emphasize feeling confident leaving their children in this center's care.

Caring and attentive staffstrong child development and learning outcomesdaily communication via app and verbal updates
Address
1000 Sundown Court, Anchorage, AK
Phone
(907) 344-9435
Camp Fire Alaska - Airport Heights Sap
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Camp Fire Alaska receives mixed reviews with most parents praising summer programs, before/after school care, and friendly staff. However, serious concerns have been raised about supervision quality, bullying incidents, staff responsiveness, and administrative accountability at some locations.

Engaging learning activitieswell-trained staffpositive environment
Address
1510 Alder Drive, Anchorage, AK
Phone
(907) 279-8177
Camp Fire Alaska - Alpenglow Sap
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Camp Fire Alaska receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the summer and before/after school programs for engaging activities, well-trained staff, and positive learning environments. However, serious concerns have been raised about supervision quality, inadequate bullying response, and staff accountability at certain locations.

engaging summer programswell-trained staffstructured learning activities
Address
19201 Driftwood Bay, Eagle River, AK
Phone
(907) 694-1292
Camp Fire Alaska - Chester Valley Sap
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Camp Fire Alaska Chester Valley SAP receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the summer programs, before/after school care, staff friendliness, and structured learning activities. However, serious concerns have been raised about supervision quality, bullying incidents, staff responsiveness, and administrative handling of safety issues at certain locations.

Summer programs emphasize learning and teamworkwell-trained stafffun and engaging activities
Address
1751 Patterson Street, Anchorage, AK
Phone
(907) 222-0470
Camp Fire Alaska - Chinook Sap
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Camp Fire Alaska receives mixed reviews with strong praise for summer programs, learning activities, and friendly staff, but serious concerns about safety, supervision, and customer service at some locations. Parents highlight positive experiences with structured activities and well-trained staff, while others report inadequate supervision, bullying incidents, and poor administrative response.

Summer programs focused on learning and teamworkoutdoor activitieswell-trained staff
Address
3101 West 88th Avenue, Anchorage, AK
Phone
(907) 891-2879
Camp Fire Alaska - Chugach Sap
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Camp Fire Alaska receives mixed reviews with strong praise for summer programs, learning activities, and before/after school care, but serious complaints about safety, staff supervision, and customer service at some locations.

Well-structured summer programsengaging learning activitiesoutdoor experiences
Address
1205 E Street, Anchorage, AK
Phone
(907) 278-1635
Camp Fire Alaska - Denali Sap
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Camp Fire Alaska receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the summer programs, before/after school care, trained staff, and engaging activities. However, several serious complaints allege inadequate supervision, bullying incidents, staff negligence, and poor administrative response.

Well-structured learning programsteam-building activitiestrained staff
Address
952 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK
Phone
(907) 717-4341
Camp Fire Alaska - Gladys Wood Sap
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Camp Fire Alaska receives mixed reviews with most parents praising structured summer programs, friendly staff, and positive learning activities. However, several serious complaints describe inadequate supervision, bullying incidents not addressed properly, staff inattentiveness, and administrative failures affecting child safety and enrollment.

Well-organized programsteam-building and learning focustrained staff
Address
7001 Cranberry, Anchorage, AK
Phone
(907) 744-7159
Camp Fire Alaska - Homestead Sap
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Camp Fire Alaska receives mixed reviews with most parents praising summer and before/after school programs as well-structured, engaging, and staffed by trained professionals. However, several serious concerns have been raised regarding supervision quality, safety incidents, bullying, and staff accountability at certain locations.

Learning-focused curriculumteam building activitiesoutdoor experiences
Address
18001 Baranof Street, Eagle River, AK
Phone
(907) 744-7164
Camp Fire Alaska - Huffman Sap
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Camp Fire Alaska receives mixed reviews with strong positive feedback on summer programs, before/after school care, and staff friendliness, but serious concerns raised about safety, supervision, bullying incidents, and staff accountability at some locations.

Well-organized summer programs with learning and outdoor activitiesstructured before/after school caretrained and friendly staff
Address
12000 Lorraine Street, Anchorage, AK
Phone
(907) 891-1628
Camp Fire Alaska - Inlet View Sap
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Camp Fire Alaska receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the summer and before/after school programs for being well-organized, engaging, and staffed by friendly, trained professionals. However, several serious concerns have been raised about supervision quality, safety issues including bullying, and administrative responsiveness at certain locations.

Fun learning activitiesteam work and structurewell-trained staff
Address
1219 N Street, Anchorage, AK
Phone
(907) 717-4535
Camp Fire Alaska - Klatt Sap
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Camp Fire Alaska receives mixed reviews with most parents praising their summer and before/after school programs for being well-organized, engaging, and staffed by trained professionals. However, several parents report serious concerns about supervision, safety, bullying incidents, and staff responsiveness at certain locations.

Educational and structured programspositive learning environmentteam-building activities
Address
11900 Puma Drive, Anchorage, AK
Phone
(907) 891-4812

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Frequently asked questions

There are 217 child daycare & preschools daycares across Alaska. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Alaska are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Alaska's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Alaska, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Alaska sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Alaska vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.