Allakaket, AK

The Family Child Care Training Center operates through Fairbanks Native Association and serves rural communities throughout interior Alaska, including Allakaket. They provide culturally-responsive early childhood education with a focus on Alaska Native traditions and language preservation. The center employs highly qualified early childhood educators with specialized training in rural education and offers comprehensive developmental screening, nutritional meals, and family support services. Their curriculum integrates STEM learning with cultural activities and outdoor education, making it particularly well-suited for children from remote villages.

This Kindercare location serves as a regional hub for families throughout interior Alaska, including those from remote communities like Allakaket. They offer a research-based curriculum focused on early literacy, math, and social-emotional development. The center features secure facilities with coded entry systems, certified teachers with early childhood credentials, and comprehensive learning environments with age-appropriate materials. Their program includes transportation coordination for rural families and flexible scheduling to accommodate travel needs from remote locations.

Tender Times has built a strong reputation for serving families throughout the Fairbanks North Star Borough and surrounding rural communities. They employ state-certified early childhood educators and maintain low teacher-to-child ratios. The center features a comprehensive security system, nutritious meal program, and developmentally appropriate learning centers. Their curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, and school readiness skills. They have experience working with families from remote villages and offer flexible arrangements for occasional care during medical appointments or shopping trips to Fairbanks.