Alaska Childcare Licensing
Alaska Childcare Required Forms & Documents (2026)
Licensed childcare centers in Alaska must collect, complete, and retain specific forms for every enrolled child before care begins. The Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program requires 7 distinct forms or documents — from enrollment agreements to emergency contacts to immunization records — to remain on file and available for inspection at all times.
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Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program →Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamAlaska Required Forms & Documents: The Specifics
Alaska childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed CC52 — Application for Provisional Child Care License (submitted online via the Alaska Child Care Information System, AKCCIS, at akccis.com) for every enrolled child (per Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program).
Alaska childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed CC94 — Application for Biennial Child Care License (biennial renewal) for every enrolled child (per Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program).
Alaska childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed CC77 — Child Care Facility Parent Policies Checklist (7 AAC 57.410) for every enrolled child (per Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program).
Alaska childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed CC10 — Approved Child Care Provider Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Evacuation Plan for every enrolled child (per Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program).
Alaska childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed CC63 — Emergency Evacuation Drill Report for every enrolled child (per Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program).
Alaska childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed CC61 — Parents' Guide to Licensed Care (Teddy Bear Letter; provided to parents under 7 AAC 57.410) for every enrolled child (per Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program).
Alaska childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Background check / fingerprint-based criminal history check submission to the Background Check Program (per AS 47.05.300-.390 and 7 AAC 10.900-10.990) for every enrolled child (per Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program).
Alaska Required Forms & Documents at a Glance
| CC52 — Application for Provisional Child Care License (submitted online via the Alaska Child Care Information System, AKCCIS, at akccis.com) | Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program |
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| CC94 — Application for Biennial Child Care License (biennial renewal) | Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program |
| CC77 — Child Care Facility Parent Policies Checklist (7 AAC 57.410) | Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program |
| CC10 — Approved Child Care Provider Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Evacuation Plan | Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program |
| CC63 — Emergency Evacuation Drill Report | Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program |
| CC61 — Parents' Guide to Licensed Care (Teddy Bear Letter; provided to parents under 7 AAC 57.410) | Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program |
| Background check / fingerprint-based criminal history check submission to the Background Check Program (per AS 47.05.300-.390 and 7 AAC 10.900-10.990) | Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program |
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Alaska Required Forms & Documents: Frequently Asked Questions
What forms are required for childcare enrollment in Alaska?
Alaska requires the following forms for each enrolled child: CC52 — Application for Provisional Child Care License (submitted online via the Alaska Child Care Information System, AKCCIS, at akccis.com); CC94 — Application for Biennial Child Care License (biennial renewal); CC77 — Child Care Facility Parent Policies Checklist (7 AAC 57.410); CC10 — Approved Child Care Provider Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Evacuation Plan; CC63 — Emergency Evacuation Drill Report; CC61 — Parents' Guide to Licensed Care (Teddy Bear Letter; provided to parents under 7 AAC 57.410); Background check / fingerprint-based criminal history check submission to the Background Check Program (per AS 47.05.300-.390 and 7 AAC 10.900-10.990).
How long must Alaska childcare centers keep enrollment forms on file?
Alaska childcare licensing rules require that child records, including all required enrollment forms, be kept on file for the duration of enrollment and for a retention period after the child leaves. Contact the Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program to confirm the exact retention schedule.
What happens if a Alaska center is missing required child forms during an inspection?
Missing or incomplete required forms are a citable deficiency in a Alaska childcare licensing inspection. Enforcement is governed by 7 AAC 57.900 under AS 47.32 (Centralized Licensing). Under AS 47.32.140, a civil fine may not exceed $2,500 a day for each day of a continuing violation, or $25,000 for a single violation, and does not preclude a criminal penalty. The department may also take enforcement actions including license conditions, provisional licensure, suspension, revocation, or non-renewal (grounds at 7 AAC 57.035, Grounds for nonrenewal or revocation of license). Failure to report suspected child abuse/neglect is separately a class A misdemeanor under AS 47.17.068.
Does TotReady provide templates for Alaska required forms?
TotReady's enrollment form tool and incident report tool generate Alaska-ready documents pre-filled with the required fields. Visit /tools/enrollment-form and /tools/incident-report to get started.
Alaska childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Alaska administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.