DOH Child Care Program Office (7 AAC 57) Compliant

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.

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Staff-to-Child Ratios

Required ratios for Alaska licensed childcare facilities

Age GroupStaff : ChildrenMax Group Size
Infants (0-12 months)
Through 18 months; 10:2 per regulation
1:510 children
toddler
19–36 months per regulation; min adjusted to 18 for exclusive-max contiguity
1:612 children
Preschool (3-5 years)
3–4 years (37–59 months per regulation); min/max adjusted for exclusive-max contiguity
1:1020 children
kindergarten
5–6 years (kindergartners); 28:2 per regulation
1:1428 children
School Age (5+ years)
7–12 years; 36:2 per regulation; upper age 144 mo = 12 years per regulatory age band
1:1836 children

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Required Certifications

Certifications required for Alaska childcare staff

Administrator Qualifications (Alaska)

Administrator qualifications per 7 AAC 57 including education and experience requirements

Document required

Annual Training (Alaska)

Alaska requires minimum 18 clock hours annual professional development

Renew annuallyDocument required

Child Abuse Registry Check (Alaska)

Alaska OCS child abuse and neglect registry check required

Renew every 5 yearsDocument required

Criminal Background Check (Alaska)

Alaska State Troopers and FBI fingerprint background check required

Renew every 5 yearsDocument required

First Aid (Alaska)

Pediatric first aid certification required

Renew every 2 yearsDocument required

Food Handler Certification (Alaska)

Food safety training for staff preparing food

Renew every 3 yearsDocument required

Lead Teacher Qualifications (Alaska)

Lead teacher qualifications per 7 AAC 57 regulations

Document required

Mandated Reporter Training

California mandated reporter training for child abuse

Document required

Mandatory Reporter Training (Alaska)

Alaska mandatory reporter training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect

Renew every 2 yearsDocument required

Orientation Training (Alaska)

Initial orientation training within first 90 days of employment

Document required

Pediatric CPR (Alaska)

Infant and child CPR certification required for all caregivers

Renew every 2 yearsDocument required

Safe Sleep Training (Alaska)

Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers

Renew every 5 yearsDocument required

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Emergency Drill Requirements

Required safety drills for Alaska childcare facilities

Required Drills

Earthquake

Annually

Required in disaster preparedness plan per 7 AAC 10.1010 and 7 AAC 57.350 (Alaska is high seismic risk); specific separate frequency not enumerated; annually reflects minimum expectation. May be incorporated into monthly evacuation drill.

Ref: 7 AAC 10.1010(f) (via 7 AAC 57.610 cross-reference); emergency preparedness planning per 7 AAC 57.350; drill form CC63 (Alaska DHSS Child Care Licensing)

Lockdown/Security

Annually

Required as part of emergency preparedness plan per 7 AAC 57.350(a)(4)(G); no separate statutory frequency specified; annually reflects minimum practice expectation from plan requirement.

Ref: 7 AAC 10.1010(f) (via 7 AAC 57.610 cross-reference); emergency preparedness planning per 7 AAC 57.350; drill form CC63 (Alaska DHSS Child Care Licensing)

Shelter in Place

Annually

Required as part of disaster preparedness and emergency response plan per 7 AAC 57.350(a)(4)(G); no separate statutory frequency specified beyond plan/training requirement — annually is the minimum practice expectation.

Ref: 7 AAC 10.1010(f) (via 7 AAC 57.610 cross-reference); emergency preparedness planning per 7 AAC 57.350; drill form CC63 (Alaska DHSS Child Care Licensing)

Evacuation

Monthly

7 AAC 10.1010(f) mandates monthly emergency evacuation drills; must complete within 150 seconds; records retained on form CC63. This is Alaska's primary and only explicitly frequency-mandated drill type for child care centers.

Ref: 7 AAC 10.1010(f) (via 7 AAC 57.610 cross-reference); emergency preparedness planning per 7 AAC 57.350; drill form CC63 (Alaska DHSS Child Care Licensing)

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Pre-Inspection Checklist

50 items based on Alaska DOH Child Care Program Office (7 AAC 57) requirements

Licensing(10)Staff(12)Records(10)Health(10)Emergency(6)Operations(2)

Current DOH license posted in visible location

Ref: 7 AAC 57.010

Licensing

License capacity not exceeded

Ref: 7 AAC 57.010

Licensing

Operating within licensed hours

Ref: 7 AAC 57.010

Licensing

Parent handbook current and available

Ref: 7 AAC 57.020

Licensing

Written policies and procedures current

Ref: 7 AAC 57.020

Licensing

Fee schedule posted or provided to parents

Ref: 7 AAC 57.020

Licensing

Liability insurance current and adequate

Ref: 7 AAC 57.030

Licensing

Required postings visible (license, emergency plans, menus)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.020

Licensing

DOH contact information posted

Ref: 7 AAC 57.020

Licensing

Reporting requirements met (incidents, changes)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.030

Licensing

All staff have current background clearances (AST and FBI)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.310

Staff

Child Abuse Registry checks completed

Ref: 7 AAC 57.310

Staff

Administrator meets education/experience requirements

Ref: 7 AAC 57.300

Staff

Lead teachers meet qualification requirements

Ref: 7 AAC 57.300

Staff

All staff have current CPR certification

Ref: 7 AAC 57.320

Staff

All staff have current First Aid certification

Ref: 7 AAC 57.320

Staff

Mandatory reporter training completed (all staff)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.320

Staff

Annual training requirements met (18 hours)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.330

Staff

Orientation training completed within 90 days

Ref: 7 AAC 57.330

Staff

Safe sleep training for infant caregivers

Ref: 7 AAC 57.320

Staff

Staff health assessments current

Ref: 7 AAC 57.310

Staff

Staff files complete with required documentation

Ref: 7 AAC 57.310

Staff

Enrollment forms complete for all children

Ref: 7 AAC 57.340

Records

Emergency contact information current

Ref: 7 AAC 57.340

Records

Immunization records current (VacTrAK verified)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.340

Records

Health assessments on file

Ref: 7 AAC 57.340

Records

Authorized pickup persons documented

Ref: 7 AAC 57.340

Records

Allergy and special health needs documented

Ref: 7 AAC 57.340

Records

Medication authorization forms complete

Ref: 7 AAC 57.350

Records

Individual health care plans current (if applicable)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.340

Records

Daily attendance records maintained

Ref: 7 AAC 57.340

Records

Parent rights acknowledgment signed

Ref: 7 AAC 57.010

Records

First aid kit fully stocked and accessible

Ref: 7 AAC 57.350

Health

Medications stored properly (locked, labeled)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.350

Health

Cleaning and hazardous materials stored safely

Ref: 7 AAC 57.420

Health

Handwashing procedures followed and documented

Ref: 7 AAC 57.350

Health

Diapering and toileting procedures posted

Ref: 7 AAC 57.350

Health

Safe sleep practices followed (infants on back)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.540

Health

Food handling and safety requirements met

Ref: 7 AAC 57.430

Health

Illness exclusion policy current

Ref: 7 AAC 57.350

Health

Water temperature safe (120°F max)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.420

Health

Tobacco, alcohol, and weapons prohibited

Ref: 7 AAC 57.420

Health

Fire drill records current (monthly)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.600

Emergency

Earthquake drill records current (monthly)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.600

Emergency

Lockdown drill records current (semi-annual)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.600

Emergency

Emergency evacuation plan posted and current

Ref: 7 AAC 57.600

Emergency

Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible

Ref: 7 AAC 57.420

Emergency

Emergency contact lists readily available

Ref: 7 AAC 57.600

Emergency

Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times

Ref: 7 AAC 57.505

Operations

Learn & Grow rating posted (if participating)

Ref: Learn & Grow AK

Operations

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