​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Getting Started With Child Care Licensure​



​The first step in applying for licensure is to determine what type of facility you will be operating. There are three possible pathways, including a child care home, a child care center, and an in rare cases, an exempt facility. Select the appropriate pathway for you​r facility below.

You can complete the forms on your computer by saving them and using Adobe Reader​ to fill out the fields. Adobe Reader is free to download and use. You may also print the forms and complete them. 

The Child Care Home Application Packet and the Child Care Center Application Packet must be downloaded and completed using Adobe Reader.


​ Please be advised: Effective May 5, 2025, Child Care Licensing will no longer be accepting paper applications for either Provisional (Initial) or Biennial Renewals. New applicants may proceed by selecting the 'AKCCIS' button on this page. For administrators of currently licensed facilities, please refer to an e-mail sent from CCL the week of 4/28/25 and be sure to take the AKCCIS training, go to AKCCIS to create an account, then contact the assigned specialist. 

 The Alaska Child Care Information System (AKCCIS) database is new and will move the licensing process forward in a more streamlined manner. If you are experiencing difficulties, please be patient and contact the Child Care Licensing office via phone or e-mail, or your assigned specialist. We will be happy to assist however we are able. ​



​I'm Opening a Child Care Home​​
​I'm Opening a Child Care Center
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I'm Opening an Exempt Facility
In certain cases, your facility may not be subject to licensure. To learn more about exemptions and fill out the ​​Request for Exemption Form, click the link below.

Request an Exemption

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​​Need Application Help?​​​

 ​​Call (907) 343-4758

​​​ hhsccl@muni.org​


​​Live Outside of Anchorage?

If you live outside of th​​e Municipality of Anchorage and would like information about being licensed in Alaska, please contact the State of Alaska Child Care​​​ Program Office (CCPO)

 Call (907) 269-4​​​500

​​​ ccpo@alaska.gov​​

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