Head Start 2 years - 12 years 106 children

Homer Little Stars Daycare #40

3473 Spring St, Point Lay, AK 99759

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106
Capacity
2 years - 12 years
Age range
1:5
State infant ratio
$1,230/mo
Alaska avg infant
License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About Homer Little Stars Daycare #40

Homer Little Stars Daycare #40 is a head start located in Point Lay, Alaska (99759). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Alaska Department of Health — Child Care Program Office. Licensed capacity is 106 children.

Cost & subsidies in Alaska

Statewide averages: $1,230/month infant, $920/month preschool. Most Alaska families qualify for assistance through Alaska Child Care Assistance Program (intake: (888) 268-4632).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to Homer Little Stars Daycare #40 and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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Frequently asked questions about Homer Little Stars Daycare #40

Is Homer Little Stars Daycare #40 licensed?
Yes — Homer Little Stars Daycare #40 holds a current Alaska child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from Alaska Department of Health — Child Care Program Office. Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What ages does Homer Little Stars Daycare #40 accept?
Homer Little Stars Daycare #40 serves 2 years - 12 years. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.
How much does Homer Little Stars Daycare #40 cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, Alaska averages about $1230/month for infants and $920/month for preschool. Contact Homer Little Stars Daycare #40 for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can Homer Little Stars Daycare #40 enroll?
Homer Little Stars Daycare #40 has a licensed capacity of 106 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

Verify & learn more

Data and guidance on this page draw on official government and nonprofit sources.

.gov health.alaska.gov
Alaska Department of Health — Child Care Program Office — license search
Verify a provider directly
.gov childcare.gov
Office of Child Care — childcare.gov
Federal subsidy & CCDF program info
.gov www.acf.hhs.gov
HHS Administration for Children & Families
Child Care & Development Fund oversight
.gov eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
Head Start Center Locator (HHS)
Free programs for income-eligible families
www.childcareaware.org
ChildCare Aware of America
Annual cost reports & state data
childcaredeserts.org
Child Care Deserts (Center for American Progress)
Local supply-vs-demand research by county

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