Auke Lake Preschool, LLC
Child Led.
Teacher Guided.
Parent Approved.
We Support the Whole Child.
Auke Lake Preschool uses it’s own holistic approach to meet each child where they are at. Auke Lake Preschool staff are trained to lift up each child’s unique strengths and support them with compassion where they need it most in a group setting. Our staff encourages each child to pursue their interests while building their confidence to grow in all developmental areas for empowered learning.
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Child-Led Learning through Play.
We are only a child once, and we believe that childhood should be fun! This is why our learning strategy is play-based. Each child’s imagination guides the fun, while trained Child Development Staff use their knowledge and skills to support the four main categories of child development in every activity. Auke Lake Preschool manipulates play to develop each child’s Social-Emotional, Language-Communication, Motor-Physical and Cognitive skills.
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Wellbeing.
C.A.R.E. is the key to education and thriving communities. At Auke Lake Preschool we use the C.A.R.E. model for our children and staff. Cultivate harmony of the body, mind and Spirit. Advocates for children in their most formative years. Reciprocal interactions to stimulate growth for children and teamwork. Empowered Learning for staff and children.
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Inspired by Nature.
Auke Lake Preschool uses nature as a resource for fortifying child self-help skills, social-emotional development, exposure to academia and strengthening relationships.
Finding time to be with and in nature is a priority and centered in everyday activities and schedules.
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Defining Childcare In Alaska
We believe in a holistic approach to care and that tending to the Whole Child motivates organic learning. We utilize nature as a resource to fortify self-help skills, social-emotional development, exposure to academia, and to strengthen relationships. Our child care program is centered on connection-based care where we focus on building bonds outside the home, positive attachments, serve and return techniques to build on each child’s strengths and support them where they need it the most.
Our Classrooms
Porcupine
Infant care 3M-18MMajor developmental goals: Secure attachment and attunement
Arctic Squirrel
Walking-24MMajor developmental goals: Attunement, language, and exploration
Snowshoe Hare
2-5 YearsMajor developmental goals: Discovery, social-emotional, self-realization
River Otter
2-5 YearsMajor developmental goals: Discovery, social-emotional, self-realization
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Sitka Deer
2-5 YearsMajor developmental goals: Discovery, social-emotional, autonomy
Bald Eagle
3-5Y PreKMajor developmental goals: Social-emotional, familiar challenges, imagination, and creativity
Auke Lake Preschool
Our childcare center offers space for 5 childcare classrooms serving a family community of up to 60 children.
Every child deserves a supportive environment
Our educators are extensively trained in building bonds with children through serve-and-return techniques, child-led play, and encouragement through growth mindset theory. Child care is an extension of the home and we treat all children at ALP like our family!
WatchMeGrow
Watch your child thrive at Auke Lake Preschool & Afterschool Program! WatchMeGrow is the most trusted camera system in childcare centers, daycares and schools to catch the day's events with the highest quality viewing experience available. When you want what is best for your child, choose a school or childcare center that offers WatchMeGrow, so that you can connect from anywhere to watch your child flourish.
Esteemed Reputation
Developmental Screening
State of Alaska Licensed Child Care Program
Learn & Grow Participant
Nature Inspired Programming
As a teacher I really wanted for my son to attend a learning center. We tried a few different daycares but just didn’t feel satisfied. When we took the tour of Little Moon I knew we had found the right place. Little Moon offers a warm and holistic approach built on a solid foundation of knowledge in child development. Little Moon has not just been a place for my son to exist, but a place for him to grow physically, socially, and intellectually.- Amanda S. (17 month old enrolled)
As a working parent it can be challenging and stressful finding childcare, especially in Juneau. Even the thought of transitioning your child to daycare sounds scary, but with Little Moon it’s not. The center is licensed and the team is staffed with trained professionals. The team is supportive of the families and makes the effort to help working parents feel connected. Little Moon is a safe and caring environment for children. I’m confident that my children are receiving the best care while they are at Little Moon.- Breckan H. (16 month and 32 month old enrolled)
The staff at Little Moon have shown time again that they value the wellbeing of the children they look after above all else. The amount of care and detail they put into the space and curriculum is impressive, and our daughters have been thriving there. I would 100% recommend Little Moon to anyone looking for childcare in the Mendenhall Valley.- Gabe W. 20 month and 37 month old enrolled)
Choose us as your child's provider
Submit your application to owner@aukelakekids.com and we will follow up with you within 5 business days.