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Mother's Den Family Play-care
Anchorage, AK
STATE STREET,
Anchorage, AK 99504
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0 months through 12 years 11 months
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
Transportation
Not Available
Languages
English, English, ASL
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
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Active License
License Number
H04045
License Issued
Oct 1, 2025
Active Through
Sep 30, 2027
Issued By
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
Accreditation
Master Degree in Early Childhood Education
District Office
Alaska Division of Public Assistance - South Central Regional Office
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About the Provider
Mother's Den has been licensed since April 1999. We are a licensed and insured early child care and educational facility offering preschool services for our youngest children in care Monday-Friday 9-11am. We are licensed 24/7 and choose to be closed on Sundays unless needed for emergencies. Mother's Den is a Strengthening Families program who supports families in times of need. We are Learn & Grow level 3 and successful completed TPOTS & TIPTOS Assessments through the Pyramid Model training. Our program participates in the CACFP (food program) ensuring every child is served healthy meals and snacks at no additional cost to families. As the Administrator, I am a Marine Corps/Desert Storm Veteran. I hold a Master in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor in Psychology, Completed Strengthen Families training and Strengthen Families Trainer through UAA, Certified Trainer for Teaching Through Love, CPR/FA/AED Certified since 1988, Baby Sign Certified Child Care Center & Trainer, and so much more. I have been recognized for my work with children and in the field of family child care with the Alaska Legislative Child Care Award (first ever given), I have received an Alaska Legislative Citation (first ever given in child care), Chosen as Provider of the Week on the PBS show "A Place of Our Own" as well as recognition with a Regional Leadership Award from the National Family Child Care Association. I have received many other recognitions and awards over the years showcasing my work and love of working with children.
Additional Information:
Our mission is to provide a safe, creative environment for children, where they can learn and grow physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually at their own pace. Where children can learn through play and benefit from a variety of structured, yet flexible schedule. Mother's Den provides children with opportunities to participate in a variety of activities which promote all aspects of their development. Our friendly child care environment provides children with the comfort of family relationships while they explore, feel confident, loved, and supported while they try new things and make new friends.
Our Vision at Mother's Den is to nurture and support children's natural desire to be life-long learners and to provide them with a solid foundation of skills so they can grow into happy, healthy, confident, and productive members of society.
Our Values are many...We invite you to inquire more about what Mother's Den has to offer by contacting us by calling or texting us at 907-350-1230. We will send you a form to complete and to be added to our waitlist.Financial Assistance: State of Alaska Child Care Assistance, Military, Tribal; Learn & Grow Program: Yes;
Hours of Operation
- Monday24/7
- Tuesday24/7
- Wednesday24/7
- Thursday24/7
- Friday24/7
- Saturday 24/7
- Sunday Closed unless there is an Emergency with currently registered family.
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Type | Date | Finding | Violation Date | Compliance Date | Action Taken |
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| Unannounced | 2026-04-24 | Compliance | |||
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| Unannounced | 2026-01-27 | Non-Compliance | Plan of Correction | ||
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| Announced | 2025-08-06 | Compliance | |||
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| Unannounced | 2025-03-21 | Compliance | |||
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| INSPECTION UNANNOUNCED | 2020-10-27 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2020-10-27 | 2020-11-18 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: LICENSING REGS 7AAC 10; Section: 10.1010 LIFE/FIRE SAFETY | |||||
| INSPECTION ANNOUNCED | 2019-07-11 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-02 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: LICENSING REGS 7AAC 10; Section: 10.1070 MEDICATIONS | |||||
| INSPECTION UNANNOUNCED | 2019-04-08 | IN-COMPLIANCE | 2019-04-08 | NONE NEEDED | |
| Statute/Regulation: ALL LICENSING STATUTE AND REGULATIONS; Section: IN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE/NO VIOLATIONS | |||||
| INSPECTION ANNOUNCED | 2018-10-25 | IN-COMPLIANCE | 2018-10-25 | NONE NEEDED | |
| Statute/Regulation: ALL LICENSING STATUTE AND REGULATIONS; Section: IN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE/NO VIOLATIONS | |||||
| INSPECTION UNANNOUNCED | 2018-05-02 | IN-COMPLIANCE | 2018-05-02 | NONE NEEDED | |
| Statute/Regulation: ALL LICENSING STATUTE AND REGULATIONS; Section: IN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE/NO VIOLATIONS | |||||
| INSPECTION UNANNOUNCED | 2017-07-20 | IN-COMPLIANCE | 2017-07-20 | NONE NEEDED | |
| Statute/Regulation: ALL LICENSING STATUTE AND REGULATIONS; Section: IN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE/NO VIOLATIONS | |||||
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