Carousel Child Care Center
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THE WORST DAYCARE OUT THERE. my daughter has been going there for quite a while. meanwhile the entire time shes been there the staff have been flaky. disorganized and rude! none of the employees hold any responsibility. they all blame eachother for my daughters things going missing! they have absolutely NO COMMUNICATION. They blame eachother and then dont talk to one another. they dont have enough staff and are constantly switching children rooms to make state ratios. they have used my daughters things on other kids! i dont pay for my daughters things for other children to use them! the misplace and have lost her stuff. my daughter has gotten so many bruises and cuts and bite marks most of which they cant tell me what happened or if they even tell me at all. you are supposed to sign incident reports but i wasnt aware that they stuck all of hers into a folder. IT IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS how mad I AM!! MY DAUGHTER HAS BEEN PUSHED SLAPPED BITEN THE LIST GOES ON AND ON. she crys every time I take her there! I am trying to switch her daycares it is just really difficult in my current situation. spare yourself the dissatisfaction. DONT TAKE YOUR CHILD HERE UNLESS YOU WANT THEM TO BE PHYSICALLY HURT AND NEVER GET ANSWERS AS TO WHAT HAPPENED. THEY DONT EVEN CALL YOU WHEN YOUR CHILD IS STUNG BY A WASP AND DONT KNOW IF YOUR CHILD IS ALLERGIC! I personally hate this daycare as of now.
I worked for this center in my mid 20's when I had a young son. The owners have spent their life making their centers a safe and warm place to be. 20 years later I am glad to see Terri still running the center. I worked with wonderful, dedicated professionals who taught me a great deal. If ever I were to return to Anchorage, I would apply at this center again and feel extremely confidant in enrolling my grandchildren there.
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About the Provider
We are the first center in Anchorage to offer the Tadpole system! The website for this is Childcare by Tadpoles. Never again will a parent have to ask their child "what did you do today?" They'll already know via this amazing technology!
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unannounced | 2026-05-11 | A hazard was present causing an unsafe play area when the safety switch used to disengage the hot water element of the water fountain was in the on position allowing hot water to flow from the water fountain, causing an injury to a child. | Plan of Correction | ||
| Statute/Regulation: 7 AAC 10.1035(a)(2) - Premises.; Section: An entity shall ensure that the entity is free of hazards, including splintered surfaces, sharp edges, protruding corners, broken or hazardous toys, steep stairways, ice on walkways, and unsafe play areas; | |||||
| Unannounced | 2026-05-11 | A fixture that was accessible to children produced hot water greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit due to the safety switch used to disengage the hot water element of the water fountain being in the on position, allowing hot water to flow from the water fountain, causing an injury to a child. | Plan of Correction | ||
| Statute/Regulation: 7 AAC 10.1035(a)(9) - Premises.; Section: An entity shall ensure that at any fixture that is accessible to adults or children, hot water temperature is no less than 100° Fahrenheit, and no more than 120° Fahrenheit; | |||||
| Unannounced | 2026-05-11 | Children were exposed to a danger when the safety switch used to disengage the hot water element of the water fountain was in the on position allowing hot water to flow from the water fountain, causing an injury to a child. | Plan of Correction | ||
| Statute/Regulation: 7 AAC 57.500(i)(1) - Supervision of children.; Section: A child care facility shall prevent exposure of children to individuals, animals, and situations posing a possible danger. A child care facility may not allow a child to participate in a high-risk activity, including use of a mobile infant walker; | |||||
| Unannounced | 2026-03-23 | Compliance | |||
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| Announced | 2025-08-14 | Compliance | |||
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| Unannounced | 2025-04-25 | Compliance | |||
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| INSPECTION UNANNOUNCED | 2021-01-20 | IN-COMPLIANCE | 2021-01-20 | NONE NEEDED | |
| Statute/Regulation: ALL LICENSING STATUTE AND REGULATIONS; Section: IN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE/NO VIOLATIONS | |||||
| INSPECTION ANNOUNCED | 2021-01-14 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2021-01-14 | PLAN OF CORRECTION | |
| Statute/Regulation: CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE REGULATIONS; Section: 41.255 RECORDS | |||||
| INSPECTION ANNOUNCED | 2021-01-14 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2021-01-14 | 2021-01-14 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE REGULATIONS; Section: 41.255 RECORDS | |||||
| INSPECTION ANNOUNCED | 2020-12-31 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2021-01-14 | PLAN OF CORRECTION | |
| Statute/Regulation: CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE REGULATIONS; Section: 41.255 RECORDS | |||||
| INVESTIGATION/PRIORITY 2 | 2020-05-11 | IN-COMPLIANCE | 2020-09-30 | NONE NEEDED | |
| Statute/Regulation: ALL LICENSING STATUTE AND REGULATIONS; Section: IN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE/NO VIOLATIONS | |||||
| INSPECTION UNANNOUNCED | 2020-02-25 | IN-COMPLIANCE | 2020-02-25 | NONE NEEDED | |
| Statute/Regulation: ALL LICENSING STATUTE AND REGULATIONS; Section: IN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE/NO VIOLATIONS | |||||
| INSPECTION ANNOUNCED | 2019-08-27 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2019-08-27 | 2019-09-09 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: LICENSING REGS 7AAC 10; Section: 10.1065 FOOD SVC/PREP | |||||
| INSPECTION ANNOUNCED | 2019-08-27 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2019-08-27 | 2019-09-09 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: LICENSING REGS 7AAC 10; Section: 10.1040 GEN CLNING/SANITATION | |||||
| INSPECTION ANNOUNCED | 2019-08-27 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2019-08-27 | 2019-09-09 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: LICENSING REGS 7AAC 10; Section: 10.1035 PREMISES | |||||
| INVESTIGATION/PRIORITY 2 | 2019-05-16 | IN-COMPLIANCE | 2019-05-16 | NONE NEEDED | |
| Statute/Regulation: ALL LICENSING STATUTE AND REGULATIONS; Section: IN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE/NO VIOLATIONS | |||||
| INVESTIGATION/PRIORITY 2 | 2019-05-16 | IN-COMPLIANCE | 2019-05-16 | NONE NEEDED | |
| Statute/Regulation: ALL LICENSING STATUTE AND REGULATIONS; Section: IN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE/NO VIOLATIONS | |||||
| INSPECTION UNANNOUNCED | 2019-04-22 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2019-04-22 | 2019-05-13 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: LICENSING REGS 7AAC 10; Section: 10.1070 MEDICATIONS | |||||
| INSPECTION UNANNOUNCED | 2019-04-22 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2019-04-22 | 2019-05-13 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: LICENSING REGS 7AAC 10; Section: 10.1060 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS | |||||
| INSPECTION UNANNOUNCED | 2019-04-22 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2019-04-22 | 2019-05-13 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: LICENSING REGS 7AAC 10; Section: 10.1035 PREMISES | |||||
| INSPECTION UNANNOUNCED | 2019-04-22 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2019-04-22 | 2019-05-13 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: LICENSING REGS 7AAC 10; Section: 10.1060 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS | |||||
| INSPECTION UNANNOUNCED | 2019-04-22 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2019-04-22 | 2019-05-13 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: LICENSING REGS 7AAC 10; Section: 10.1065 FOOD SVC/PREP | |||||
| INSPECTION ANNOUNCED | 2018-11-13 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2018-11-13 | 2018-11-29 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: LICENSING REGS 7AAC 10; Section: 10.1070 MEDICATIONS | |||||
| INSPECTION ANNOUNCED | 2018-11-13 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2018-11-13 | 2018-11-29 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: LICENSING REGS 7AAC 10; Section: 10.1060 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS | |||||
| INSPECTION ANNOUNCED | 2018-11-13 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2018-11-13 | 2018-11-29 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: LICENSING REGS 7AAC 10; Section: 10.1035 PREMISES | |||||
| INSPECTION ANNOUNCED | 2018-11-13 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2018-11-13 | 2018-11-29 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: LICENSING REGS 7AAC 10; Section: 10.1010 LIFE/FIRE SAFETY | |||||
| INVESTIGATION/PRIORITY 3 | 2018-09-17 | IN-COMPLIANCE | 2018-10-23 | NONE NEEDED | |
| Statute/Regulation: ALL LICENSING STATUTE AND REGULATIONS; Section: IN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE/NO VIOLATIONS | |||||
| INSPECTION UNANNOUNCED | 2018-05-02 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2018-05-02 | 2018-05-15 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE; Section: 16.55.170-CH TO CAREGVER RATIO IN CC FAC | |||||
| INSPECTION UNANNOUNCED | 2018-05-02 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2018-05-02 | 2018-05-15 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: LICENSING REGS 7AAC 10; Section: 10.1045 UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS | |||||
| INSPECTION UNANNOUNCED | 2018-05-02 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2018-05-02 | 2018-05-15 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: LICENSING REGS 7AAC 10; Section: 10.1035 PREMISES | |||||
| INVESTIGATION/PRIORITY 3 | 2017-11-07 | IN-COMPLIANCE | 2017-11-09 | NONE NEEDED | |
| Statute/Regulation: ALL LICENSING STATUTE AND REGULATIONS; Section: IN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE/NO VIOLATIONS | |||||
| INSPECTION UNANNOUNCED | 2017-08-22 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2017-08-22 | 2017-08-23 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: LICENSING REGS 7AAC 10; Section: 10.1035 PREMISES | |||||
| INSPECTION UNANNOUNCED | 2017-08-22 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2017-08-22 | 2017-08-23 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: LICENSING REGS 7AAC 57; Section: 57.400 - ADMIS AND PLANNING FOR CARE | |||||
| INSPECTION UNANNOUNCED | 2017-08-22 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2017-08-22 | 2017-08-23 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: LICENSING REGS 7AAC 57; Section: 57.620 - SPACE | |||||
| INSPECTION UNANNOUNCED | 2017-08-22 | NON-COMPLIANCE | 2017-08-22 | 2017-08-23 | PLAN OF CORRECTION |
| Statute/Regulation: LICENSING REGS 7AAC 57; Section: 57.310 - QUAL AND RESPNSE OF EMPLY & IND | |||||
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