Alaska childcare licensing requirements.
Ratios, group sizes, certifications, and drills for Alaska — per DOH Child Care Program Office (7 AAC 57). Bloomily tracks every one of them live, so the paperwork is ready before anyone asks.
Staff-to-child ratios in Alaska
| Age group | Ratio | Max group size |
|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-12 months) | 1:5 | 10 |
| toddler | 1:6 | 12 |
| Preschool (3-5 years) | 1:10 | 20 |
| kindergarten | 1:14 | 28 |
| School Age (5+ years) | 1:18 | 36 |
Per DOH Child Care Program Office (7 AAC 57). Ratios in Bloomily are computed live from real check-ins against these limits.
Required certifications
Administrator qualifications per 7 AAC 57 including education and experience requirements
Alaska requires minimum 18 clock hours annual professional development
Renews every 12 months
Alaska OCS child abuse and neglect registry check required
Renews every 60 months
Alaska State Troopers and FBI fingerprint background check required
Renews every 60 months
Pediatric first aid certification required
Renews every 24 months
Food safety training for staff preparing food
Renews every 36 months
Lead teacher qualifications per 7 AAC 57 regulations
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Alaska mandatory reporter training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect
Renews every 24 months
Initial orientation training within first 90 days of employment
Infant and child CPR certification required for all caregivers
Renews every 24 months
Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers
Renews every 60 months
Drill requirements
| Drill | Frequency | Required |
|---|---|---|
| earthquake | annually | Yes |
| lockdown | annually | Yes |
| shelter_in_place | annually | Yes |
| evacuation | monthly | Yes |
Alaska DOH Pre-Inspection Checklist
- Current DOH license posted in visible location
- License capacity not exceeded
- Operating within licensed hours
- Parent handbook current and available
- Written policies and procedures current
- Fee schedule posted or provided to parents
- Liability insurance current and adequate
- Required postings visible (license, emergency plans, menus)
- DOH contact information posted
- Reporting requirements met (incidents, changes)
- All staff have current background clearances (AST and FBI)
- Child Abuse Registry checks completed
Run a Alaska program? Keep it compliant without the binder.
Ratios computed live from real check-ins, certifications flagged before they lapse, and inspection-ready reports one click away.