Wyoming Childcare Licensing
Wyoming Childcare Training Hour Requirements (2026)
Wyoming childcare staff must complete both pre-service (orientation) training before working with children and ongoing annual training each year. Wyoming requires any person who provides direct care or is counted in staff:child ratios for more than 24 hours in any month to complete a minimum of 12 training credits annually in early learning/early childhood/child development, of which 8 health-and-safety credits must be taken every two years (WY Child Care Licensing Rules, Chapter 11, Section 4(c), effective April 2026). NOTE: the draft's '30 hours per biennium, 15 in the first year' reflects the superseded 2014 rules; the current annual requirement is 12 credits per year.
Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamWyoming Training Hour Requirements: The Specifics
Wyoming requires any person who provides direct care or is counted in staff:child ratios for more than 24 hours in any month to complete a minimum of 12 training credits annually in early learning/early childhood/child development, of which 8 health-and-safety credits must be taken every two years (WY Child Care Licensing Rules, Chapter 11, Section 4(c), effective April 2026).
WY Child Care Licensing Rules, Chapter 11, Section 4(c), effective April 2026
NOTE: the draft's '30 hours per biennium, 15 in the first year' reflects the superseded 2014 rules
WY Child Care Licensing Rules, Chapter 11, Section 4(c), effective April 2026
the current annual requirement is 12 credits per year.
WY Child Care Licensing Rules, Chapter 11, Section 4(c), effective April 2026
Wyoming Training Hour Requirements at a Glance
| Pre-service training | Contact your Wyoming licensing office to confirm the current pre-service training-hour requirement. |
|---|---|
| Annual training | Wyoming requires any person who provides direct care or is counted in staff:child ratios for more than 24 hours in any month to complete a minimum of 12 training credits annually in early learning/early childhood/child development, of which 8 health-and-safety credits must be taken every two years (WY Child Care Licensing Rules, Chapter 11, Section 4(c), effective April 2026). NOTE: the draft's '30 hours per biennium, 15 in the first year' reflects the superseded 2014 rules; the current annual requirement is 12 credits per year. |
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Wyoming Training Hour Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions
How many pre-service training hours does Wyoming require?
Contact your Wyoming licensing office to confirm the current pre-service training-hour requirement.
How many annual training hours does Wyoming require?
Wyoming requires any person who provides direct care or is counted in staff:child ratios for more than 24 hours in any month to complete a minimum of 12 training credits annually in early learning/early childhood/child development, of which 8 health-and-safety credits must be taken every two years (WY Child Care Licensing Rules, Chapter 11, Section 4(c), effective April 2026). NOTE: the draft's '30 hours per biennium, 15 in the first year' reflects the superseded 2014 rules; the current annual requirement is 12 credits per year.
Does CPR/First Aid count toward Wyoming training hours?
States differ on whether CPR and First Aid certification counts toward required training hours. Confirm with the Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS), Child Care Licensing before relying on it for your annual total.
Wyoming childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Wyoming administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS), Child Care Licensing before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.