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 in rare cases, an exempt facility.
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.
Please be advised: 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.
Please be advised that as of May 5, 2025, paper applications for Provisional Child Care License are no longer accepted. Please apply through the on-line system, AKCCIS. If assistance is needed to navigate AKCCIS, please feel free to reach out to the office during regular business hours. We are happy to assist however possible.
Survey for Child Care Workers
In collaboration with SOA/Child Care Program Office, it is being requested that you complete this survey regarding child care workers who are also in need of child care for their own child(ren). Thank you for your time and effort to help determine how to better meet the needs of the sector.
Use your smartphone's camera to scan the QR code.