Ventures Program Sitka
SITKA, AK·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address305 Baranof St, Sitka, AK, 99835
CitySITKA, AK 99835
CountySitka City and Borough
Phone(907)621-8000
Operating details
Capacity200
License dateJune 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/26/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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305 Baranof St, Sitka, AK, 99835, SITKA, AK 99835
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/26/2025
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2025
- High riskStandard 73/26/2025
7 AAC 57.500(i)(3)(D) - Supervision of children.
A small single person trampoline with a handle was present in a classroom. Regulation: 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 a child of any age playing on or near or jumping on any type of trampoline. Cited at a unannounced Renewal inspection. Source: AKCCIS (Alaska CCPO) public inspection record.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 73/26/2025
7 AAC 57.400(a)(3) - Admission and planning for care.
1 Emergency card was not updated semi - annually. 1 Emergency card had an error and just needed an initial. Regulation: A child care facility shall review and update information obtained under (1) of this subsection at least semi-annually, or more often if a parent provides changed or additional information. Cited at a unannounced Renewal inspection. Source: AKCCIS (Alaska CCPO) public inspection record.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 73/26/2025
7 AAC 10.1010(j)(3) - Life and fire safety.
Disaster Kit needed new water. Regulation: In addition to the first aid kit required under 7 AAC 10.1075, an entity shall maintain one disaster kit that includes potable water; Cited at a unannounced Renewal inspection. Source: AKCCIS (Alaska CCPO) public inspection record.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 73/26/2025
7 AAC 10.1010(j)(4) - Life and fire safety.
Disaster Kit needed new food. Regulation: In addition to the first aid kit required under 7 AAC 10.1075, an entity shall maintain one disaster kit that includes nonperishable food; and Cited at a unannounced Renewal inspection. Source: AKCCIS (Alaska CCPO) public inspection record.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 73/26/2025
7 AAC 57.350(f) - Orientation and Training
Annual hours of a part time (12 hours) employee were not met. Regulation: Except as provided in the training requirements of 7 AAC 57.300 for the administrator, a child care center, child care group home, or child care home shall ensure that each administrator, and caregiver receives at least 24 hours of annual training relevant to child care and development. At least one hour of annual training must address a health and safety training topic in (a)(4) of this section based on the individual's hire date with the facility. Except as provided in (j) of this section, the 24 hours of annual training must be in addition to the orientation and training required under (a) of this section and the training in first aid and CPR required under (e) of this section. An administrator or caregiver may satisft the annual training requirements of this subsection by obtaining college credit relevant to child care and development if the department approves the credit. Approved coursework must include at least one of the health and safety training topics identified in (a)(4) of this section. Cited at a unannounced Renewal inspection. Source: AKCCIS (Alaska CCPO) public inspection record.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$913/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Alaska run about $1,386/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Alaska by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: SITKA, Sitka City and Borough County
- Capacity: 200
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 0
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