Alaska Childcare Training Requirements

All Care Courses early childhood courses are accepted by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Child Care Program Office and by the Municipality of Anchorage. Care Courses are accepted for annual training for administrators, child care associates, employees, student interns, substitute caregivers and part-time caregivers in child care centers, group homes, and child care homes.

Care Courses is a SEED-approved Trainer and Training Organization.

Click here to learn more about the Alaska ECAC Credential.

Alaska Health and Safety and Orientation Training Courses

The following courses are approved by the Alaska Child Care Program Office for health and safety training and orientation training requirements.

Emergency Preparedness in Child Care
2 clock hours / $18
This course meets the emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from natural or human caused events requirement. Keeping Infants Safe
3 clock hours / $25
This course meets the prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices for children of all ages training requirement. Managing Health and Safety in Child Care
12 clock hours / $52
This course meets the handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants training requirement. Medication Procedures in Child Care
2 clock hours / $18
This course meets the administration of medication, consistent with the standards for parental consent training requirement. Safe Baby, Safe Child
5 clock hours / $34
This course meets the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment training requirement. Safe Environments in Child Care
5 clock hours / $34
This course meets the building and physical premises safety training requirement. Sanitation for Disease Prevention
5 clock hours / $34
This course meets the prevention and control of infectious diseases training requirement. Transportation Safety
2 clock hours / $18
This course meets the appropriate precautions in transportation of children training requirement. Understanding and Managing Allergies in Child Care
1 clock hour / $12
This course meets the prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions training requirement.

How to Open a Childcare Facility in Alaska

For those of you interested in starting a day care or home-based child care facility in Alaska, please contact your state licensing using the contact information below. The licensing agency can give you advice on the requirements, rules and regulations of your state.

State of Alaska Department of Health

Alaska Child Care Program Office | Phone: (888) 268-4632 | Email: CCPO@alaska.gov

Early Childhood Education Credentials in Alaska 

Use Care Courses for national early childhood education childcare credentials including the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, CDA renewal, and NAC renewal. Care Courses is a CDA Council official training partner.