Alaska ChildcareLicensing Requirements
Stay compliant with Alaska DOH Child Care Program Office (7 AAC 57) regulations. Bloomily helps Alaska childcare centers manage staff ratios, certifications, and emergency drills — all in one platform.
Staff-to-Child Ratios
Required ratios for Alaska licensed childcare facilities
| Age Group | Staff : Children | Max Group Size |
|---|---|---|
Infants (0-12 months) Infants birth to 18 months | 1:5 | 10 children |
toddler Toddlers 18-36 months | 1:6 | 12 children |
Preschool (3-5 years) Preschool 3-5 years | 1:10 | 20 children |
School Age (5+ years) School-age 5+ years | 1:14 | 28 children |
Bloomily automatically monitors staff-to-child ratios in real-time and alerts you when you're approaching limits.
Required Certifications
Certifications required for Alaska childcare staff
Administrator Qualifications (Alaska)
Administrator qualifications per 7 AAC 57 including education and experience requirements
Annual Training (Alaska)
Alaska requires minimum 18 clock hours annual professional development
Child Abuse Registry Check (Alaska)
Alaska OCS child abuse and neglect registry check required
Criminal Background Check (Alaska)
Alaska State Troopers and FBI fingerprint background check required
First Aid (Alaska)
Pediatric first aid certification required
Food Handler Certification (Alaska)
Food safety training for staff preparing food
Lead Teacher Qualifications (Alaska)
Lead teacher qualifications per 7 AAC 57 regulations
Mandated Reporter Training
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Mandatory Reporter Training (Alaska)
Alaska mandatory reporter training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect
Orientation Training (Alaska)
Initial orientation training within first 90 days of employment
Pediatric CPR (Alaska)
Infant and child CPR certification required for all caregivers
Safe Sleep Training (Alaska)
Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers
Bloomily tracks certification expiration dates and sends automated renewal reminders before they lapse.
Emergency Drill Requirements
Required safety drills for Alaska childcare facilities
Required Drills
Fire Drill
Monthly fire drills required, documented with date, time, number of children, and evacuation time
Ref: 7 AAC 57.600
Earthquake
Monthly earthquake drills required (seismic region)
Ref: 7 AAC 57.600
Lockdown/Security
Lockdown/shelter-in-place drills twice per year
Ref: 7 AAC 57.600
Evacuation
Full evacuation to alternate location annually
Ref: 7 AAC 57.600
Bloomily automatically schedules drills and tracks completion to ensure you never miss a requirement.
Pre-Inspection Checklist
50 items based on Alaska DOH Child Care Program Office (7 AAC 57) requirements
Current DOH license posted in visible location
Ref: 7 AAC 57.010
License capacity not exceeded
Ref: 7 AAC 57.010
Operating within licensed hours
Ref: 7 AAC 57.010
Parent handbook current and available
Ref: 7 AAC 57.020
Written policies and procedures current
Ref: 7 AAC 57.020
Fee schedule posted or provided to parents
Ref: 7 AAC 57.020
Liability insurance current and adequate
Ref: 7 AAC 57.030
Required postings visible (license, emergency plans, menus)
Ref: 7 AAC 57.020
DOH contact information posted
Ref: 7 AAC 57.020
Reporting requirements met (incidents, changes)
Ref: 7 AAC 57.030
All staff have current background clearances (AST and FBI)
Ref: 7 AAC 57.310
Child Abuse Registry checks completed
Ref: 7 AAC 57.310
Administrator meets education/experience requirements
Ref: 7 AAC 57.300
Lead teachers meet qualification requirements
Ref: 7 AAC 57.300
All staff have current CPR certification
Ref: 7 AAC 57.320
All staff have current First Aid certification
Ref: 7 AAC 57.320
Mandatory reporter training completed (all staff)
Ref: 7 AAC 57.320
Annual training requirements met (18 hours)
Ref: 7 AAC 57.330
Orientation training completed within 90 days
Ref: 7 AAC 57.330
Safe sleep training for infant caregivers
Ref: 7 AAC 57.320
Staff health assessments current
Ref: 7 AAC 57.310
Staff files complete with required documentation
Ref: 7 AAC 57.310
Enrollment forms complete for all children
Ref: 7 AAC 57.340
Emergency contact information current
Ref: 7 AAC 57.340
Immunization records current (VacTrAK verified)
Ref: 7 AAC 57.340
Health assessments on file
Ref: 7 AAC 57.340
Authorized pickup persons documented
Ref: 7 AAC 57.340
Allergy and special health needs documented
Ref: 7 AAC 57.340
Medication authorization forms complete
Ref: 7 AAC 57.350
Individual health care plans current (if applicable)
Ref: 7 AAC 57.340
Daily attendance records maintained
Ref: 7 AAC 57.340
Parent rights acknowledgment signed
Ref: 7 AAC 57.010
First aid kit fully stocked and accessible
Ref: 7 AAC 57.350
Medications stored properly (locked, labeled)
Ref: 7 AAC 57.350
Cleaning and hazardous materials stored safely
Ref: 7 AAC 57.420
Handwashing procedures followed and documented
Ref: 7 AAC 57.350
Diapering and toileting procedures posted
Ref: 7 AAC 57.350
Safe sleep practices followed (infants on back)
Ref: 7 AAC 57.540
Food handling and safety requirements met
Ref: 7 AAC 57.430
Illness exclusion policy current
Ref: 7 AAC 57.350
Water temperature safe (120°F max)
Ref: 7 AAC 57.420
Tobacco, alcohol, and weapons prohibited
Ref: 7 AAC 57.420
Fire drill records current (monthly)
Ref: 7 AAC 57.600
Earthquake drill records current (monthly)
Ref: 7 AAC 57.600
Lockdown drill records current (semi-annual)
Ref: 7 AAC 57.600
Emergency evacuation plan posted and current
Ref: 7 AAC 57.600
Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible
Ref: 7 AAC 57.420
Emergency contact lists readily available
Ref: 7 AAC 57.600
Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times
Ref: 7 AAC 57.505
Learn & Grow rating posted (if participating)
Ref: Learn & Grow AK
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