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Starting A Family Child Care Program

  • Careers in Early Childhood EducationBEGINNING CARE
    Teachers and caregivers who attend training report feeling more positive about their work, less stressed, more energized, and more connected with others in the field of early education. Whether you are thinking of starting your own family child care business, or whether you have years of experience and education, we have training opportunities for you!
  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
    Licensing Orientation

    Most parents request licensed care for their children.  Programs interested in obtaining a community care license can attend the free monthly orientation in Juneau, and receive a licensing packet from any community. Call 465-3269 (in Juneau) for more information.

  • CHILDCARE FOOD PROGRAM ORIENTATION
    The Food Program has wonderful resources to help you start your business, set up record keeping, and serve nutritious meals to children, with reimbursements for the high cost of food.  Call the AEYC-SEA office for more information, or click here for more on the food program.


    Look at these links for support with:
  • Child Development Associate -cdacouncil.org
    Learn how you can achieve your CDA.
  • NAEYC Accreditation For Centers -naeyc.org
    Find out about becoming an accredited program.