Head Start Programs in Alaska

Alaska is home to 79 federally funded head start programs. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Browse by city below to find local listings.

Cities with head start programs in Alaska

Anchorage, AK 209 providers Fairbanks, AK 27 providers Juneau, AK 25 providers Ketchikan, AK 9 providers Wasilla, AK 37 providers Akiachak, AK 2 providers Akiak, AK 1 providers Alakanuk, AK 1 providers Angoon, AK 1 providers Bethel, AK 3 providers Chefornak, AK 1 providers Chevak, AK 1 providers Copper Center, AK 1 providers Craig, AK 1 providers Dillingham, AK 1 providers Emmonak, AK 1 providers Fairbanks, AK 17 providers Fort Yukon, AK 1 providers Haines, AK 2 providers Homer, AK 14 providers Hoonah, AK 2 providers Hooper Bay, AK 1 providers Huslia, AK 1 providers Kake, AK 1 providers Kenai, AK 11 providers Klawock, AK 1 providers Kodiak, AK 13 providers Kotlik, AK 1 providers Kwethluk, AK 1 providers Manokotak, AK 1 providers Marshall, AK 1 providers Mcgrath, AK 1 providers Metlakatla, AK 1 providers Mountain Village, AK 1 providers Nanwalek, AK 1 providers Napaskiak, AK 1 providers Nenana, AK 2 providers New Stuyahok, AK 1 providers Northway, AK 1 providers Nulato, AK 1 providers Nunapitchuk, AK 1 providers Palmer, AK 13 providers Petersburg, AK 6 providers Pilot Station, AK 1 providers Port Graham, AK 1 providers Quinhagak, AK 1 providers Russian Mission, AK 1 providers Saint Marys, AK 1 providers Sand Point, AK 1 providers Savoonga, AK 1 providers Scammon Bay, AK 1 providers Seward, AK 4 providers Sitka, AK 8 providers Stebbins, AK 1 providers Tanana, AK 1 providers Tetlin, AK 1 providers Togiak, AK 1 providers Tok, AK 1 providers Toksook Bay, AK 1 providers Tuluksak, AK 1 providers Tuntutuliak, AK 1 providers Unalaska, AK 1 providers Venetie, AK 1 providers Wrangell, AK 1 providers Yakutat, AK 1 providers

About head start programs in Alaska

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

Frequently asked questions

How many head start programs does Alaska have?

This directory covers 79 federally funded head start programs in Alaska, spread across 65 cities and counties, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).

What is the best way to compare head start programs in Alaska?

To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. Open the city listings above to reach individual profiles.

Data sources

Sources: Head Start Service Locations. Data as of 2026-10-07.

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