Licensed Daycare in Wyoming
Find the right daycare in Wyoming in under 5 minutes. 429 licensed centers — filter by age, cost, and subsidy. Verified weekly against Wyoming Department of Family Services — Early Childhood Services. Free, no signup.
Listings updated August 2026 from official Wyoming licensing records.
Wyoming childcare by the numbers
Wyoming Childcare Licensing
In Wyoming, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the Wyoming Department of Family Services — Early Childhood Services. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:5 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:10 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
What's distinctive about Wyoming: Wyoming's extreme low population density (lowest in the US) means many counties have one or zero licensed providers. WY Child Care Subsidy serves families up to 200% federal poverty.
Quick licensing facts
- Regulator
- Wyoming Department of Family Services — Early Childhood Services
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:5
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg infant cost
- $880/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $700/mo
Wyoming Daycare Costs by Age (2026)
Infant care in Wyoming runs about $10,560/year. Family daycare homes typically cost 10–30% less than centers; Head Start is free for income-eligible families. Toddler & school-age figures are estimates derived from Wyoming center averages.
Estimate your exact costHow to Get Childcare Help in Wyoming
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Check eligibility for Wyoming Child Care Subsidy. Most Wyoming families earning up to ~85% of state median income qualify for childcare subsidy assistance.
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Apply early — waitlists are common. Quality infant programs in Wyoming often have 3–12 month waitlists. Start during pregnancy if you can. Intake line: (307) 777-6285.
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Stack federal help. The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20–35% of up to $6,000) and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 pre-tax) apply regardless of state subsidy.
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Verify the license before you sign. Confirm current status in the Wyoming Department of Family Services — Early Childhood Services database and tour during operating hours.
What will daycare actually cost you in Wyoming?
Estimate your monthly cost by age and program type, then see which subsidies and tax credits you may qualify for.
Wyoming Childcare Subsidies & Tax Credits
Wyoming families can apply for Wyoming Child Care Subsidy based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (307) 777-6285
Official Wyoming & Federal Resources
Independently verify any provider, check subsidy eligibility, and access national child-care databases — all official .gov sources.
Starting daycare soon? Here is what to pack
Bottles, name labels, nap bedding and spare clothes — our checklist by age covers what centers ask you to bring, and what they ask you not to send.
Daycare in Wyoming — Frequently Asked Questions
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Where to get childcare help in Wyoming
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programWyoming Child Care Subsidy can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(307) 777-6285 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Wyoming Department of Family Services — Early Childhood Services.
Official license searchHow this data is sourced. Listings for Wyoming are compiled from official Wyoming Department of Family Services — Early Childhood Services licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · August 2026 · methodology
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