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Northern Lights Preschool & Child Care – Nurturing Young Minds in Anchorage

Anchorage’s Trusted Preschool & Child Care Provider

Academic-Focused Daycare with Heart

At Northern Lights Preschool & Child Care, we offer more than just supervision — we provide a nurturing environment where children in Anchorage can learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you're a working parent or seeking structured early learning, our comprehensive programs include Preschool, Pre-K readiness, and Before and After School enrichment for children of all ages.

Our secure, well-maintained facilities are staffed by credentialed educators, many of whom hold Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and Childcare Professional Accreditation (CPA) certifications. Each day is structured with engaging activities—from music and literacy to creative arts, educational play, and academic support. Reach out today to discover how we can support your child’s development.

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Anchorage Daycare Built on Experience and Excellence

With over 25 years of experience, our Anchorage-based childcare professionals use proven curriculum models such as Eye Level Learning. Our programs are intentionally designed to nurture early cognitive, social, and emotional development through active play, rest, nutrition, exploration, and creativity.

We don’t just care for children — we empower them to become confident learners, preparing them for the next steps in life and school.

Flexible Scheduling, Evidence-Based Curriculum

At Northern Lights Preschool & Child Care, we are committed to academic excellence and developmental growth. Our Anchorage Pre-K educators are trained in the latest instructional standards and are active members of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

We offer flexible hours to accommodate family needs, including extended care options for Before and After School programs. Contact us for a private tour or to speak directly with a member of our faculty.

Why Choose Northern Lights Preschool & Child Care?

At our Anchorage center, we honor every child’s unique learning journey. Through a rich blend of inquiry-based instruction and creative expression, we spark curiosity and support holistic development in every classroom. Our licensed educators and caregivers are dedicated to nurturing confident, capable learners.

Schedule your personal tour in Anchorage today!

Grace L.

One of the best preschool center my kids have ever went to. They were always so miserable other places. It took them little time but they absolutely love the teachers and coming to preschool now. Thank you for all you do staff at northern lights preschool :-)
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Ella B.

Nice and caring teachers, great fresh food for children.
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sahaley t.

My daughter has been attending here for a few months now. When she started she was delayed in talking but now has started communicating so much from the interaction there. They are extremely patient and kind with her and have been so good at potty training. Shocked about the negative reviews because the teachers are great there. She’s always coming home with arts and crafts, and I’ve walked in to the teachers reading and interacting with them. They also have cameras in all the rooms which makes me feel so much more comfortable. Another bonus is they’re also very clean and consistently open
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Andrew S.

Staff are friendly and nice and very outgoing, my kids go here and they both love to come to school, I have had trust issues with having my kids go to daycare, at first it was rough but they came around and just loved their teachers and going to daycare, Everyday when my kids are picked up the first thing (besides hi dad or mom) my daughter would say is “I like my teacher”, she would sing, count and dance to show what she learned and did at school, our son has progressed a whole with writing his name and coloring and how he cuts paper and uses scissors. I am happy they are here at Northernlights preschool because my kids are happy with going here. I rated 5 stars because my kids are happy here and they love coming school and love their teachers.
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SK S.

I really appreciate the faculty and staff for taking good care of my kids. They were happy there. We will visit again.
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charlene m.

My son’s been going to this daycare since he was 2 and he’s now 7. The staff are super nice and caring. Miss Sue, the owner, has a huge heart, and she cares for all the kids there. They were extra helpful during the school closure due to the covid pandemic. All the staff worked hard to ensure their school age kids were attending there zoom classes. Also, their tuition is very reasonable especially with them providing breakfasts and lunches along with lots of snacks for the kids. The meals are not some regular cafeteria meals, they’re actually pretty great food.
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Kenneth S.

NLPK has excellent academic programs called Eye-level and A-1 in same site. Teachers in both programs are caring, dedicated, and experienced. Eye-level program mainly focuses on English and Math enhancement for children ages from 4 through 12. The A-1 program teaches SAT, PSAT, ACT as well as all middle & high school Math, Science, & English courses.
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Yong C.

This child care center is best place. Teachers and staffs are polite and very warming. The kids enjoy to come and learning a lot.
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Sherry R.

My daughter attended from 15months until Kindergarten and loved all her teachers. She learned so much and continues to stop by often to visit the ones that are still there. She enjoyed the different activities and centers each aged class provided and especially loved her graduation that is made very special for each graduating student. Many including her have also continued attending during the summer months. Our experience was of a very caring and warm environment for her and she has stayed in touch with some teachers that are no longer there. I am very grateful, as a working mother, to have found a place and staff I felt comfortable leaving my daughter in the care of.
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