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Licensed Childcare: Programs in this category have attained a Childcare License through the State of Alaska Childcare Program Office. A Childcare License is in addition to a standard business license. Everyone in the facility is required to pass a federal background check. They must meet basic health, safety, and nutrition standards. Additionally, they must have a current CPR and First Aid card on file. Caregivers must have at least 20 hours of child development training each year. There are two types of childcare facilities; Family Childcare and Childcare Centers. Each have varying adult-to-child ratios depending on their facility size.
 
Head Start: Head Start is a nationwide, federally funded program whose purpose is to promote school readiness by enhancing the social, physical, and cognitive development of children. Head Start is provided at no cost to eligible families and accepts children ages three years old to five years old. Head Start adheres to federal regulations and guidelines.
 
Juneau School District Integrated Preschool/KinderReady Programs: These programs are primarily designed to prepare children, 3-5 years of age, for elementary school; regularly serves a group of five or more children; and is operated by a school district.

State of Alaska
Phone: 1-855-479-2212

Administered through thread, The Childcare Assistance Program provides assistance with childcare expenses for eligible families who are working or participating in an education or training program. Childcare Assistance in Alaska is known as “Parents Achieving Self Sufficiency” ( PASS ) and is divided into three categories; PASS I, PASS II, and PASS III.

• The PASS I program provides childcare assistance for families receiving benefits under the Alaska Temporary Assistance Program.
• The PASS II program provides childcare assistance for families who are transitioning from the Alaska Temporary Assistance Program.
• The PASS III program provides childcare assistance for families who are not eligible for, or who have never received, PASS I or PASS II.

Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
Phone: 907-463-7140

The Childcare Program strives to increase the availability of childcare services to eligible tribal citizens residing in Southeast Alaska.

The program provides grants to qualified applicants to help with the cost of childcare. Families who work or are in training for more than 25 hours per week are encouraged to apply. In addition, they offer a Quality Improvement Program for providers to help with health and safety equipment, business licenses, and classroom training. For more information please contact CCTHITA Childcare.

Child Care Aware of America (CCAOA)

Southeast Childhood Collective, as a registered Childcare Resource and Referral Agency, is part of the CCAOA network. Their website offers a wealth of information and tools to help you select care for your children.

Please visit the Partnerships for Families & Children section of this site  to connect with a variety of supports and resources in our community, including, REACH Infant Learning Program, Juneau Public Health, Bartlett Beginnings, the Juneau Public Library, and many more. You can also sign up to receive the monthly Juneau Parent Bulletin!