Licensed Daycare in Deering, Alaska
2 licensed daycares in Deering, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Alaska licensing records.
Deering listings updated May 2026 from official Alaska records.
Daycare in Deering: what parents should know
There are 2 licensed childcare providers on record in Deering, with Licensed Group Child Care Home the most common type (about 50% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Alaska license at indexing time, sourced from Alaska Department of Health — Child Care Program Office.
In total, Deering providers are approved for approximately 132 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Deering childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Deering
ChildCare Aware reports the Alaska average full-time cost at $1,230/month for infant care and $920/month for preschool. City-level prices in Deering vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Alaska families may also qualify for Alaska Child Care Assistance Program (intake: (888) 268-4632).
Full Alaska licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Alaska Department of Health — Child Care Program Office
- Infant ratio
- 1:5
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 66 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Deering
Largest licensed centers in Deering
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Deering licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Deering
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programAlaska Child Care Assistance Program can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(888) 268-4632 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Alaska Department of Health — Child Care Program Office.
Official license searchChildcare resources for Deering
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Deering, Alaska are compiled from official Alaska Department of Health — Child Care Program Office licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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