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Child Care is direct care provided for infants and children designed to supplement daily parental care.

We have the following classifications for child care facilities in Laramie County:

  • A Child Care Center is a commercial facility that varies in size and structure. Department of Family Services determines capacity by the size of the facility and sets provider-to-child ratios.
  • A Family Child Care Home is a child care facility that provides care for 3-10 children in the primary residence of the provider.
  • A Family Child Care Center is a commercial or residential facility that has a maximum capacity of fifteen (15) children.
  • A Preschool is a commercial or residential facility that cares for children for 4 hours or less and does not have children during a meal period.

Child Care Regulations

Environmental Health Specialists routinely inspect child care facilities for health and safety regulations, to assess compliance with the Wyoming Department of Family Services licensing procedures and the Cheyenne-Laramie County Food Rule.

In addition to health and safety regulations, Environmental Health Specialists also look at the general safety of a facility.

Inspections are completed for child care facilities once a year and are available here.

Opening a New Child Care Facility

A new child care facility must complete the Environmental Health Plan Review Application Childcare Plan Review Packet (pdf).

All New Facilities:

Contact the Wyoming Department of Family Services for information on becoming a licensed child care provider.

New Facilities in the County:

Contact Laramie County Planning and Development Office for their requirements.

If a child care facility is on a private well or septic system, the water supply must be tested, and the septic system requirements must be calculated by an engineer.

New Facilities in the City:

Contact City of Cheyenne Planning and Development for their requirements.

For additional questions and concerns, contact Environmental Health at (307) 633-4089.