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Licensed Daycare in Yakutat, Alaska

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Yakutat?

Statewide averages in Alaska run roughly $1230/month for infants and $920/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Yakutat daycares?

All licensed Alaska centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Yakutat typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Yakutat?

Alaska families can apply for Alaska Child Care Assistance Program (intake: (888) 268-4632). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,230/mo

Alaska avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Yakutat

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 Yakutat 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 overview

Quick 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: 94 kids

ZIP codes covered

99689 2

Program types in Yakutat

All Yakutat licensed centers

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N Head Start

Nurturing Hearts Sitka #23

Yakutat

2 years - 12 years Cap 92

P Montessori

Palmer Cloud Nine Kids #28

Yakutat

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 97

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Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Yakutat, Alaska?

Our directory lists 2 licensed childcare centers in Yakutat, Alaska, sourced from Alaska Department of Health — Child Care Program Office. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Yakutat?

Statewide averages in Alaska run roughly $1230/month for infants and $920/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Yakutat daycares?

All licensed Alaska centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Yakutat typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Yakutat?

Alaska families can apply for Alaska Child Care Assistance Program (intake: (888) 268-4632). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Yakutat daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Alaska Department of Health — Child Care Program Office search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.