Wyoming Childcare Immunization Requirements (2026)

Wyoming childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis (DTaP) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Wyoming childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Hepatitis B (HepB) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Wyoming childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Wyoming childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Wyoming childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Wyoming childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Polio (IPV) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Wyoming childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Rotavirus immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Wyoming childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Varicella (chickenpox) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Wyoming childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Required and administered per the ACIP Recommended Immunization Schedule, which the Wyoming Department of Health adopts as its mandatory child-care immunization schedule; the specific vaccine roster is set by the WDH/ACIP schedule rather than enumerated in the administrative rule (Ch. 11 Section 16(f) defers to the 'Wyoming Department of Health's mandatory immunization schedule') immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Wyoming childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Statutory basis: W.S. § 14-4-116 requires children attending child caring facilities to be completely immunized in a manner similar to the school requirement W.S. § 21-4-309; overseen by the Wyoming Department of Health Immunization Unit immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Wyoming childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Exemptions: only MEDICAL and RELIGIOUS waivers (approved by the State Health Officer or a County Health Officer) are allowed; philosophical/personal-belief exemptions are NOT allowed per Wyoming statute and WDH immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Wyoming childcare licensing requires age-appropriate Grace period: an additional 60-day grace period may be approved by DFS for a child experiencing homelessness, in foster care, or due to a recent change in family circumstances (Ch. 11 Section 16(f)(i)(A)) immunization for enrolled children (subject to documented medical or legally permitted exemptions).

Which vaccines does Wyoming require for childcare enrollment?

Wyoming requires age-appropriate immunization records for: Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis (DTaP), Hepatitis B (HepB), Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV), Polio (IPV), Rotavirus, Varicella (chickenpox), Required and administered per the ACIP Recommended Immunization Schedule, which the Wyoming Department of Health adopts as its mandatory child-care immunization schedule; the specific vaccine roster is set by the WDH/ACIP schedule rather than enumerated in the administrative rule (Ch. 11 Section 16(f) defers to the 'Wyoming Department of Health's mandatory immunization schedule'), Statutory basis: W.S. § 14-4-116 requires children attending child caring facilities to be completely immunized in a manner similar to the school requirement W.S. § 21-4-309; overseen by the Wyoming Department of Health Immunization Unit, Exemptions: only MEDICAL and RELIGIOUS waivers (approved by the State Health Officer or a County Health Officer) are allowed; philosophical/personal-belief exemptions are NOT allowed per Wyoming statute and WDH, Grace period: an additional 60-day grace period may be approved by DFS for a child experiencing homelessness, in foster care, or due to a recent change in family circumstances (Ch. 11 Section 16(f)(i)(A)).

Are immunization exemptions allowed in Wyoming?

Wyoming permits documented medical exemptions and, where state law allows, certain non-medical exemptions. Confirm the current exemption rules with the Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS), Child Care Licensing.

When must immunization records be on file in Wyoming?

Wyoming requires up-to-date immunization documentation at enrollment, with records kept current in each child's file thereafter.