Best Daycares in Anchorage, AK — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 26 daycares and childcare centers in Anchorage based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Anchorage

  1. #1 — Children's World Bilingual Montessori Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Willow Loft Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Ms. Chelle's Little Schoolhouse, LLC Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — The Playschool at St. Mary's Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Faith Lutheran Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Lothem Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — New Horizons Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Starbright Early Learning Center South Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Bayshore Early Learning Center Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Alaska Honeybee Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Amazing Grace Lutheran Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Little Pioneers Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Starbright Early Learning Center Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Apple Blossoms Forest School Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Cook Inlet Native Head Start Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Community services non profits, Education. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Puffin Heights Montessori Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Northern Lights Preschool & Child Care Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Hillcrest Children's Center Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Anchorage Cooperative Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Gan Yeladim Early Learning Center Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Sunflower Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Kids' Corps Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Joy Greisen Jewish Education Center Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Religious school, Community services non profits. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Morning Star Christian School Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Providence Center for Child Development Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — ANTHC Child Development Center Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Anchorage?
Children's World Bilingual Montessori is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Anchorage based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Anchorage?
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Anchorage?
Childcare costs in Anchorage vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.