Wyoming ChildcareLicensing 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