YMCA - Northern Lights ABC Sac Dev Site
ANCHORAGE, AK·Licensed Center – MOALicensed
Contact information
Address2424 East Dowling Road, Anchorage, AK, 99507
CountyAnchorage Municipality
Phone(907)563-3211
Operating details
Capacity200
License dateJune 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2424 East Dowling Road, Anchorage, AK, 99507, ANCHORAGE, AK 99507
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/29/2025
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 79/29/2025
7 AAC 57.505(c)(1)(e) - Child-to-caregiver ratios.
There were 48 children present with only 2 caregivers. Regulation: For a child care center, during all hours of operation, the following child-to-caregiver ratio and maximum group size shall be maintained: School-age children, aged 7 to 12 years old, are supervised in groups of up to 18 children per 1 caregiver, with a maximum group size of 36 and child-caregiver ratio of 36 to 2 per classroom; Cited at a unannounced H&SMonitor inspection. Source: AKCCIS (Alaska CCPO) public inspection record.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 79/29/2025
7 AAC 57.500(f) - Supervision of children.
Child attendance records did not reflect the time that all children began in care. Regulation: A child care facility shall maintain caregiver and child attendance records that reflect the time caregivers are present and children are in care. Cited at a unannounced H&SMonitor inspection. Source: AKCCIS (Alaska CCPO) public inspection record.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 79/29/2025
7 AAC 57.510(e) - Maximum group size in child care centers.
There were 48 children present with only 2 caregivers, exceeding the maximum number of children per group and per caregiver upon arrival; Later split into two groups both of which exceeded the maximum number of children allowed per group and per caregiver when there were 25 children in the MPR with one caregiver and 23 children outside with one caregiver. Regulation: Maximum group size at any one time during the day may not exceed twice the maximum number of children allowed per caregiver as required by the child-to-caregiver ratio in 7 AAC 57.505(c). Enough caregivers must be physically present at all times with each group to maintain the maximum number of children per caregiver as required by the child-to-caregiver ratio in 7 AAC 57.505(c). Cited at a unannounced H&SMonitor inspection. Source: AKCCIS (Alaska CCPO) public inspection record.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 73/24/2025
7 AAC 57.400(a)(3) - Admission and planning for care.
Not all emergency record cards were reviewed semi-annually. 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 announced 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.
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Estimated monthly cost
$730/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: ANCHORAGE, Anchorage Municipality County
- Capacity: 200
- Type: Licensed Center – MOA
- Years in operation: 1
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