About
Child Care Program Office, based in Anchorage, AK, is part of the Alaska Department of Health’s Division of Public Assistance. It manages the federal Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) to support affordable, safe, and high‑quality child care for families across Alaska. The office licenses and monitors child care facilities through inspections and compliance reviews to ensure providers meet state standards for health, safety, and program quality.
The office administers subsidies and other financial assistance to help eligible families pay for care and supports providers who serve those families. It distributes grants and offers programs that improve quality and expand capacity, with a focus on access for infants, school‑aged children, and children with special needs. Working with the Governor’s Child Care Task Force and partners statewide, the office advances initiatives to make child care more affordable and easier to find.
Child Care Program Office also receives and investigates reports of concerns about children in care or complaints about child care providers, reinforcing accountability and child safety across the state. Families and providers can access guidance, policies, and resources through the office to navigate licensing, assistance, and quality improvement.