A daycare license in Alaska is issued by Alaska Department of Health, Child Care Program Office (CCPO), which administers childcare licensing statewide. Providers must keep 7 documents on file for staff and children and meet 6 staff-to-child ratios by age group. Renewal: Annual license renewal required. The checklist below covers what belongs in each file and what has to stay current.
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See a ready-made enrollment packet →Alaska childcare licensing is administered by the Child Care Program Office (CCPO) within the Department of Health. All facilities providing care for 13 or more hours per week for 5 or more children from more than one family must be licensed. Alaska has unique requirements given its geographic diversity, and specific rules apply to remote and village-based programs.
| Age Group | Staff : Children |
|---|---|
| Infants (0–12 months) | 1:5 |
| Infants (12–18 months) | 1:5 |
| Toddlers (18–30 months) | 1:6 |
| Preschool (30 months–4 years) | 1:10 |
| 4–5 years | 1:12 |
| Kindergarten–12 years | 1:15 |
Ratios shown are a summary and have not yet been checked against Alaska Department of Health, Child Care Program Office (CCPO)'s rule text. Confirm with the agency before relying on them. Source: Alaska CCPO Child Care Licensing
Enrollment Form
Complete enrollment information including child information and parent/guardian details.
Emergency Contact Information
Names and phone numbers of emergency contacts and authorized pickup persons.
Immunization Records
Current immunization records per Alaska DHSS schedule required on file.
Parent Guide (CC61)
State-provided parent guide CC61 must be given to and acknowledged by parents.
Emergency Medical Authorization
Parental consent for emergency medical care.
Allergy and Dietary Information
Documentation of any food allergies or special dietary needs.
Medication AuthorizationConditional
Written parental authorization for any medication to be administered.
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Start freeSummary of the requirement as published — not the governing text. Verified August 2026 · Source: Alaska CCPO Child Care Licensing
Exemption Policy
Medical and religious exemptions are permitted. Contact the Alaska Section of Epidemiology for current exemption requirements.
Summary of the requirement as published — not the governing text. Verified August 2026 · Source: Alaska CCPO Child Care Licensing
Minimum Age
18 years (16 years for staff who are not counted in ratios and are supervised)
Background Check
Background check required for all persons 16 years of age and older who are present at the facility. Includes state and federal criminal history check.
Lead Teacher Education
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent ECE coursework required for lead positions.
Assistant Education
High school diploma or GED required for assistant positions.
CPR / First Aid
Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification required. At least one certified staff member on-site at all times.
Continuing Education
24 hours of annual child development training required for all teaching staff.
Director Qualifications
Director must meet lead teacher qualifications plus additional administrative training requirements. Contact CCPO for specific qualification standards.
Summary of the requirement as published — not the governing text. Verified August 2026 · Source: Alaska CCPO Child Care Licensing
Inspection Frequency
At least one unannounced inspection annually. Additional inspections based on complaints or compliance history.
License Renewal
Annual license renewal required.
Application Process
Contact the CCPO regional office to begin the application process. Includes background checks, facility inspection, and documentation review.
Licensing Fee
Varies by capacity. Contact the CCPO for current fee schedule.
Summary of the requirement as published — not the governing text. Verified August 2026 · Source: Alaska CCPO Child Care Licensing
Summary of the requirement as published — not the governing text. Verified August 2026 · Source: Alaska CCPO Child Care Licensing
These are the pages this summary was checked against. The agency's published rules govern; where this page and the agency differ, the agency is right.
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