Wyoming ChildcareLicensing Requirements
Stay compliant with Wyoming DFS Child Care Licensing (Chapter 5) regulations. Bloomily helps Wyoming childcare centers manage staff ratios, certifications, and emergency drills — all in one platform.
Staff-to-Child Ratios
Required ratios for Wyoming licensed childcare facilities
| Age Group | Staff : Children | Max Group Size |
|---|---|---|
Infants (0-12 months) Infants birth to 12 months | 1:4 | 8 children |
Young Toddlers (12-24 months) Toddlers 12-24 months | 1:5 | 10 children |
Older Toddlers (24-36 months) Older toddlers 24-36 months | 1:6 | 12 children |
Preschool (3-5 years) Preschool 3-5 years | 1:10 | 20 children |
School Age (5+ years) School-age 5+ years | 1:15 | 30 children |
Bloomily automatically monitors staff-to-child ratios in real-time and alerts you when you're approaching limits.
Required Certifications
Certifications required for Wyoming childcare staff
Annual Training (Wyoming)
Wyoming requires minimum 15 clock hours annual professional development
Child Abuse Registry Check (Wyoming)
Wyoming DFS child abuse and neglect registry check required
Criminal Background Check (Wyoming)
Wyoming DCI and FBI fingerprint background check required
Director Qualifications (Wyoming)
Director qualifications per DFS Chapter 5 including education and experience requirements
First Aid (Wyoming)
Pediatric first aid certification required
Food Handler Certification (Wyoming)
Food safety training for staff preparing food
Lead Caregiver Qualifications (Wyoming)
Lead caregiver qualifications per DFS Chapter 5 regulations
Mandated Reporter Training
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Mandatory Reporter Training (Wyoming)
Wyoming mandatory reporter training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect
Orientation Training (Wyoming)
Initial orientation training within first 90 days of employment
Pediatric CPR (Wyoming)
Infant and child CPR certification required for all caregivers
Safe Sleep Training (Wyoming)
Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers
Bloomily tracks certification expiration dates and sends automated renewal reminders before they lapse.
Emergency Drill Requirements
Required safety drills for Wyoming childcare facilities
Required Drills
Fire Drill
Monthly fire drills required, documented with date, time, number of children, and evacuation time
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 8
Lockdown/Security
Lockdown/shelter-in-place drills twice per year
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 8
Evacuation
Full evacuation to alternate location annually
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 8
Tornado/Severe Weather
Tornado/severe weather drills quarterly
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 8
Bloomily automatically schedules drills and tracks completion to ensure you never miss a requirement.
Pre-Inspection Checklist
50 items based on Wyoming DFS Child Care Licensing (Chapter 5) requirements
Current DFS license posted in visible location
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 2
License capacity not exceeded
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 2
Operating within licensed hours
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 2
Parent handbook current and available
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 2
Written policies and procedures current
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 2
Fee schedule posted or provided to parents
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 2
Liability insurance current and adequate
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 2
Required postings visible (license, emergency plans, menus)
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 2
DFS contact information posted
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 2
Reporting requirements met (incidents, changes)
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 2
All staff have current background clearances (DCI and FBI)
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 3
Child Abuse Registry checks completed
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 3
Director meets education/experience requirements
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 3
Lead caregivers meet qualification requirements
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 3
All staff have current CPR certification
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 3
All staff have current First Aid certification
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 3
Mandatory reporter training completed (all staff)
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 3
Annual training requirements met (15 hours)
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 3
Orientation training completed within 90 days
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 3
Safe sleep training for infant caregivers
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 3
Food handler certification current (if applicable)
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 3
Staff files complete with required documentation
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 3
Enrollment forms complete for all children
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 4
Emergency contact information current
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 4
Immunization records current (WyIR verified)
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 4
Health assessments on file
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 4
Authorized pickup persons documented
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 4
Allergy and special health needs documented
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 4
Medication authorization forms complete
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 4
Individual health care plans current (if applicable)
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 4
Daily attendance records maintained
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 4
Parent rights acknowledgment signed
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 2
First aid kit fully stocked and accessible
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 5
Medications stored properly (locked, labeled)
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 5
Cleaning and hazardous materials stored safely
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 5
Handwashing procedures followed and documented
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 5
Diapering and toileting procedures posted
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 5
Safe sleep practices followed (infants on back)
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 5
Food handling and safety requirements met
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 5
Illness exclusion policy current
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 5
Water temperature safe (120°F max)
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 5
Tobacco, alcohol, and weapons prohibited
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 5
Fire drill records current (monthly)
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 8
Tornado drill records current (quarterly)
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 8
Lockdown drill records current (semi-annual)
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 8
Emergency evacuation plan posted and current
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 8
Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 8
Emergency contact lists readily available
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 8
Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 6
Indoor and outdoor space meets requirements
Ref: DFS Ch. 5 Sec. 7
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