Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Anchorage, AK

Anchorage, Alaska is served by 7 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in AnchorageProviders
Child Care Centers3View directory
Family Child Care Homes3View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools1View directory
Head Start Programs0—
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers2View directory

Child Care Centers in Anchorage

3 licensed child care centerss are listed in Anchorage. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Crystal Child Development Center Anchorage, AK 99503 Capacity 148 Child Care Center Puffin Heights Montessori, LLC Anchorage, AK 99503 Capacity 44 Child Care Center YMCA Willow Crest Before & After School Enrichment Program Anchorage, AK 99503 Capacity 60

Family Child Care Homes in Anchorage

3 licensed family child care homess are listed in Anchorage. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Chateau Montessori Anchorage, AK 99503 Family Child Care Home Kendrick, Pamela Jean Anchorage, AK 99503 Capacity 2 Family Child Care Home Learning Grove Anchorage, AK 99503 Capacity 8

Preschools in Anchorage

1 licensed preschools is listed in Anchorage. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Northern Lights Preschool & Child Care Anchorage, AK 99503 Capacity 173

Child Care Providers in Anchorage

2 licensed child care providerss are listed in Anchorage. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Provider Holy Rosary Academy Anchorage, AK 99503 Child Care Provider Kids' Corps - Willow Crest Anchorage, AK 99503
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ZIP codes in Anchorage

ZIP 99503Care providers

How to pick care in Anchorage

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Anchorage, AK, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Anchorage, AK have?
Based on current licensing data, Anchorage is home to 7 state-licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 3 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.
How do Anchorage facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Anchorage to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Anchorage licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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Required disclosures

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