Alaska Childcare Licensing
Alaska Childcare Training Hour Requirements (2026)
Alaska childcare staff must complete both pre-service (orientation) training before working with children and ongoing annual training each year. A full-time administrator or caregiver must receive at least 24 hours of annual training relevant to child care and development (at least one hour of which must address a health and safety training topic), while a part-time caregiver working 15 hours or fewer per week must complete at least 12 hours of annual training (at least one hour on a health and safety topic) (7 AAC 57.350(f) full-time; 7 AAC 57.350(i) part-time).
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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 Training Hour Requirements: The Specifics
A full-time administrator or caregiver must receive at least 24 hours of annual training relevant to child care and development (at least one hour of which must address a health and safety training topic), while a part-time caregiver working 15 hours or fewer per week must complete at least 12 hours of annual training (at least one hour on a health and safety topic) (7 AAC 57.350(f) full-time
7 AAC 57.350(f)
Alaska Training Hour Requirements at a Glance
| Pre-service training | Contact your Alaska licensing office to confirm the current pre-service training-hour requirement. |
|---|---|
| Annual training | A full-time administrator or caregiver must receive at least 24 hours of annual training relevant to child care and development (at least one hour of which must address a health and safety training topic), while a part-time caregiver working 15 hours or fewer per week must complete at least 12 hours of annual training (at least one hour on a health and safety topic) (7 AAC 57.350(f) full-time; 7 AAC 57.350(i) part-time). |
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Alaska Training Hour Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions
How many pre-service training hours does Alaska require?
Contact your Alaska licensing office to confirm the current pre-service training-hour requirement.
How many annual training hours does Alaska require?
A full-time administrator or caregiver must receive at least 24 hours of annual training relevant to child care and development (at least one hour of which must address a health and safety training topic), while a part-time caregiver working 15 hours or fewer per week must complete at least 12 hours of annual training (at least one hour on a health and safety topic) (7 AAC 57.350(f) full-time; 7 AAC 57.350(i) part-time).
Does CPR/First Aid count toward Alaska training hours?
States differ on whether CPR and First Aid certification counts toward required training hours. Confirm with the Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) — Child Care Licensing Program before relying on it for your annual total.
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.