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Willow Ptarmigan's Nest - Child Development Center

2936 Badger Road, North Pole, AK 997054.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
52
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$750

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About Willow Ptarmigan's Nest - Child Development Center

Willow Ptarmigan's Nest - Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in North Pole, Alaska. It is licensed by the state, for up to 52 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $750 to $1,450.

Alaska Department of Health, Child Care Program Office publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
52 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:30AM to 5:00PM Monday to Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity52 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Willow Ptarmigan's Nest - Child Development Center lists monthly tuition from $750 to $1,450. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fairbanks North Star Borough has a median price of $395 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Full-Time 3-5 years (rates for June 2026 - May 2027)$1,250
Full-Time 19-35 Months (rates for June 2026 - May 2027)$1,450
Full-Time monthly rate (age label for this rate row not shown on page)$1,050
Part-Time 0-18 Months (rates for June 2026 - May 2027)$800
Part-Time 19 months-5 years (rates for June 2026 - May 2027)$750
Yearly Registration Fee - Single child$75
Yearly Registration Fee - Multiple children$125
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Fairbanks North Star Borough medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$395
Home daycare$316

Toddler

Center$286
Home daycare$235

Preschool

Center$265
Home daycare$215

School age

Center$162
Home daycare$163

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Willow Ptarmigan's Nest - Child Development Center

Alaska Department of Health, Child Care Program Office publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
52 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#240022
See the state's record

Inspections

Alaska Department of Health, Child Care Program Office publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Alaska publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Alaska Department of Health, Child Care Program Office on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Willow Ptarmigan's Nest - Child Development Center

Is Willow Ptarmigan's Nest - Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Alaska Department of Health, Child Care Program Office lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Willow Ptarmigan's Nest - Child Development Center have inspection violations?

Alaska Department of Health, Child Care Program Office publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Willow Ptarmigan's Nest - Child Development Center care for?

52, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Willow Ptarmigan's Nest - Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Willow Ptarmigan's Nest - Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Willow Ptarmigan's Nest - Child Development Center cost?

Monthly tuition from $750 to $1,450, as it lists it.

What is Willow Ptarmigan's Nest - Child Development Center's phone number?

(907) 488-9762.

Where is Willow Ptarmigan's Nest - Child Development Center?

2936 Badger Road, North Pole, AK 99705. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Dipper Learning Center, 1.1 miles away.

Sources: Alaska Department of Health, Child Care Program Office (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).