About
Cook Inlet Native Head Start serves Alaska Native children and families in Anchorage, Alaska, through an early childhood Head Start program grounded in Alaska Native cultures and education. The program provides a culturally responsive, center-based learning environment that supports school readiness and family engagement, reflecting Alaska Native values and community priorities.
Cook Inlet Native Head Start operates two Anchorage sites: the Tudor Site (Chugach Square) at 6901 E. Tudor Road, Ste 7, Anchorage, AK 99507, and the Naqayeht'ana T'uh Site (Our Community Place) at 370 W 16th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501. Program resources include curriculum guidance, classroom schedules, cultural resources, and parent support.
For safety and consistency, the program follows Anchorage School District policies for weather and emergency closures. Cook Inlet Native Head Start is currently accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year. Families seeking a learning setting that centers Alaska Native culture and fosters strong educational foundations will find focused, community-based support at these Anchorage sites.