The Little Eagles and Ravens Nest (LEARN) is a licensed child care center that provides year-round, full day child care and early learning for children from birth through six years. LEARN’s mission is to offer high quality early education to children in a welcoming, creative and culturally-reflective environment.
LEARN fosters imagination in its students, cultivates critical thinking skills and helps its children develop healthy social and emotional maturity. LEARN is committed to nurturing its employees to become life-long learners and high-quality early educators. The center’s curriculum is child centered, place-based, rich in movement and culturally responsive.
While the curriculum is flexible and fluid to accommodate each child, it simultaneously aligns to the State of Alaska’s Early Learning Guidelines and demonstrates developmentally appropriate practices. LEARN understands the utmost importance of meaningful relationships and stimulating environments during the first years of life.
LEARN is open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and closed most federal and state holidays. The center offers three classrooms:
- Gumboots and Sea Stars care for infants,
- Porpoises care for toddlers, and
- Orcas care for preschool.
LEARN provides nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks through Smokehouse Catering.
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrollment is open to all citizens of the Juneau community.
- Children ages birth to six years are eligible to apply.
Application Process
To be added to the waitlist, please submit an application. Applications are accepted year-round. If an opening is available, LEARN will schedule a two-way interview, play observation and tour of the center. Children must be up to date on all immunizations.
Priority enrollment is offered for Tlingit & Haida employees. A limited number of designated priority spots are reserved for foster families and for families experiencing homelessness or receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) support.