Posted on Aug 29, 2025
A Message from Auke Lake Preschool, August 29, 2025
Auke Lake Preschool RALLY is starting Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Our Auke Lake staff have visited sites and observed routines to support a consistent and smooth transition from the District’s temporary afterschool activities program to Auke Lake Preschool RALLY. Our Auke Lake staff have been contacting families directly to confirm enrollment, so you should hear from us soon, if you haven’t already.
Auke Lake Preschool is currently a licensed childcare center; Auke Lake Preschool and Afterschool, LLC is finalizing our new license. The State of Alaska Childcare licensing process is comprehensive; however, the State of Alaska has advised us in the interim to operate as a license-exempt program. We appreciate the support of the Childcare Licensing Office as they understand the important need for afterschool care in our community. It is anticipated that our new licensing will be finalized soon. While the license is being finalized, Auke Lake RALLY Afterschool will be operating with the guidelines of the licensing-required procedures in place. As part of this process, an additional guardian participation form is required. The form is available on our website at http://aukelakekids.com. The form should be returned to Auke Lake Preschool at Admissions@AukeLakeRally.onmicrosoft.com, not to the Juneau School District.
The District has supported a transition to Auke Lake RALLY; however, we are an independent, local center, who is leasing space in JSD facilities to operate the Auke Lake RALLY program. Please direct future questions about Auke Lake RALLY to Auke Lake Preschool.
We are excited to begin Auke Lake RALLY on Tuesday, September 2!
Dear Juneau Families,
Registration for Auke Lake Preschool RALLY opened on Friday, August 1, on the Auke Lake Preschool website. To date, we’ve received about 60 registrations (about ⅔ capacity) for the new Auke Lake RALLY Afterschool Childcare program.
A Little About Us
Auke Lake Preschool LLC is an independent, local center that has stepped up to meet the desperate need for childcare in the community.
Upon hearing of JSD’s need to cease management of RALLY, a well-loved after-school program, we at Auke Lake Preschool realized the detriment the closure of the program would not only bring to our community but also the families we serve and staff we employ. We responded to JSD’s Request for Information on the RALLY management transition and are excited to be continuing RALLY as an Auke Lake Preschool program.
Please remember that we are a small, home-grown, local business taking on a huge project. Registration has been open for just over two business days, since August 1. Thank you for being patient and showing grace as we begin a new chapter of the RALLY program together.
We are Working Hard to Answer Your Questions
We know there is currently an incredibly high demand for more information, and we hear you.
Families have been registering for RALLY using our existing Childcare Enrollment Application on the webpage provided in theJuneau School District (JSD) FAQon July 31.
We’ve heard yesterday that some families would prefer a dedicated RALLY application.
The dedicated RALLY applications can now be found here:https://docsend.com/view/p4gnhebxska5zcn4. If you’ve already submitted an Auke Lake Preschool enrollment form, you do not need to submit another form.
Due to the volume of families reaching out, we ask that applications and questions now be sent to:Admissions@AukeLakeRally.onmicrosoft.com. Families can also emailRALLY@juneauschools.orgwith any additional questions.
Please know that we are working diligently to open and operate as quickly and smoothly as possible. Again, we appreciate you extending grace and patience during the transition.
Start Dates
As noted in the JSD FAQ on July 31, Auke Lake RALLY is expected to officially assume operations starting September 1, 2025.
As also noted in the FAQ, JSD will support a smooth transition by providing a temporary, supervised, afterschool activities program for students enrolled in Auke Lake RALLY from at least August 14 through August 29, 2025.
Official notices will continue to be shared through JSD and our Auke Lake Preschool website, and we will continue to keep you updated.
We are committed to doing this right, and we appreciate your patience and encouragement as we navigate this change together.
Thank you, and we’re excited to work with you in the new Auke Lake RALLY Afterschool Childcare program!
Auke Lake Preschool LLC; Auke Lake RALLY
On July 1, 2025, the Juneau School District (JSD) announced that it will be transitioning out of operating the RALLY program. The current Summer RALLY program will continue through August 8, 2025. Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, JSD has leased space in our elementary schools to Auke Lake Preschool, a licensed and well-established local childcare provider, which will operate the Auke Lake RALLY Afterschool Childcare Program.
Auke Lake RALLY Afterschool Childcare will serve students after school at:
- Auke Bay Elementary School
- Harborview Elementary School
- Sítʼ Eetí Shaanáx̱ - Glacier Valley Elementary School.
Please see FAQs for more information.
For accurate information, please rely on official communications from Auke Lake RALLY or the Juneau School District.
If you have any questions about the Auke Lake RALLY Afterschool Childcare program, please contact Auke Lake Preschool through their website:aukelakekids.com, via phone: (907) 723-7901, or email:dedaycare@hotmail.com. JSD will also provide information on our website (juneauschools.org).