Our Child Watch Program

Our Child Watch Program provides safe, structured, and Christ-centered care for children ages 5–12 (generally Kindergarten through Grade 6). This program supports families by offering care before and after school, as well as full-day care on most in-service days and school breaks.
Child Watch is designed as a co-curricular extension of Anchor’s elementary program. Students enjoy a balance of:

• Homework time and academic support
• Indoor and outdoor play
• Creative arts and crafts
• Group games and activities
• Opportunities for fellowship and social development

With caring staff and a nurturing environment, Child Watch ensures that students remain safe, engaged, and supported outside of classroom hours—giving families peace of mind and children the chance to continue learning and growing throughout the day.

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Purpose/Philosophy

A Christ-centered community focused on the growth of the whole child by partnering with families to provide an inclusive environment where children flourish academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally.

Anchor utilized a Christ-centered Learner Profile as a guide for developing our approach to Universal Design for Learning. We focus on student attributes to nurture students' ability to use various skills, including communication, thinking, self-management, research, and social skills. Furthermore, we encourage mindful approaches to resilience, perseverance, inquiry, and principled and balanced individuals. ​

Christ-Centered Learner Profile
Students reflect on their Christ-centered Learner Profile attributes in a supportive and challenging environment:
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Academics            

• Collaborator  
• Evaluator
• Inquirer

Spiritual

• Confident
• Reflective 
• Reverent 

Social

• Communicator
• Courteous 
• Empathetic 

Emotional

• Advocate
• Balanced
• Courageous 

General LEarning Targets

Every Anchor student will demonstrate the following:

• Solid Foundation of Knowledge
• High Level Thinking
  
• Effective Communication
  
• Positive Behaviors
  
• Community Appreciation

Sample Schedule​

Requirements

Children ages 5-12 are eligible for our before-and-after school co-curricular program. All children and their families are welcome to our program, regardless of sex, age, pregnancy, color, race, ethnic origin, religion, physical handicap or any other legally protected status as per Alaska Statute (AS) 18:80:23 and Anchorage Municipal Code (AMC) 5.20.05.

Licensing

Anchor Lutheran School Early Childhood Program is licensed by the regulatory agency for licensed child care centers in Anchorage (Municipality of Anchorage, Department of Health and Human Services Child and Adult Care Office) as a Care and Education Center. This agency supervises, monitors, and investigates complaints involving child care centers. A licensing specialist is assigned to our program. You may contact (907) 343-4758 or 343-4206 for additional information or stop by the office located at 825 “L” Street, 3rd floor.

Snacks

Snacks and NutritionAt Anchor Lutheran School, we provide healthy snacks each morning and afternoon to help keep children energized and focused.
Each snack includes two components selected from the following food groups:

• Dairy or protein (cheese, yogurt, eggs, nuts, etc.)
  
• Grains (crackers, bread, granola, etc.)
  
• Vegetables
  
• Fruits
  
• Fruit juice or milk
  

Parents are asked to indicate any food allergies on the application form. In most cases, we will substitute another food or drink as needed. For children with more severe allergies, we may ask parents to provide snacks to ensure safety.
Our goal is to make snack time a safe, balanced, and enjoyable experience for every child.

Student Records

All personnel will maintain confidentiality regarding a child and the child’s family. However, Municipality of Anchorage Child & Adult Care Department & designees will review compliance of our records and examine records during inspections.

Learning and Disabilities

We strive to meet the needs of all children. If staff cannot meet a child’s needs, we will suggest agencies through which parents can find a program better qualified to meet their needs. Our program is limited by the restroom facilities and requires that all children are able to use the restroom independently.