thread provides referrals to child care programs only, we do not provide recommendations. Parents are encouraged to visit and interview providers before making a final decision about their child care.

Family services are provided free of charge, to include referrals, library use, and consumer information.

Try thread’s online child care referral service by clicking here.

thread’s Family Services department helps families find child care by conducting an individualized search from our child care database which includes types of programs such as family child care homes, centers, preschool programs, Head Start programs, and more.

We search by family’s specific needs including the child’s age, location, desired program type, transportation options, and other attributes important to the family.

We can also answer many important questions about the child care programs in our database such as vacancies, fees, policies, caregiver experience, and types of activities available.

Our database includes providers located throughout Alaska.

There are three easy ways to access early care and education referrals: contact our office, download the form below and e-mail or fax to your local thread office.

Along with referrals, we highly recommend downloading the Quality Care Booklet below which includes information on quality care tips and tools for finding a provider that best fits your families' needs.

For child care referral support or to speak to someone in person, please click here for your regional thread office contact information.