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Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0031 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program › Chapter 1 - GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS › Section 1-11 - Income of Ineligible Alien

Current through July 13, 2024
This section is administered in accordance with
				  Section
				  818 of
				  P.L.
				  104-193, as amended
, and pursuant to
				  the selected State Option
.
(a) In determining benefits for eligible
				household members when an ineligible alien is in the assistance unit:
(i) All nonexempt income of an ineligible
				alien will count and be prorated; and
(ii) All assets of the ineligible alien will
				count; and
(iii) All deductions,
				except the standard utility allowance, will be prorated when determining the
				benefit level.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0031 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program › Chapter 2 - WORK REQUIREMENTS › Section 2-1 - Authority and Purpose

Current through July 13, 2024
The Economic Assistance Division, within the Department of
				  Family Services (DFS), is authorized under the Public Assistance and Social
				  Services Act
				  W.S.
				  42-2-101 et. seq., W.S. W.S.
				  W.S.
				  42-2-103(b)(iii) &
				  (xiii), and the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act
				  
										16-3-101 et. seq., to promulgate rules and
				  regulations to be used by the Division in the discharge of its
				  functions.
Cooperation with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
				  Program work requirements will be a voluntary option for clients who receive
				  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Obligatory requirements may
				  be enacted if funding streams enable the Program to put a meaningful work
				  program into operation. The purpose of the requirements is to make available to
				  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program clients meaningful work-related
				  activities that will eventually lead to employment and decreased dependency on
				  public assistance programs.
DFS has agreed to administer the program in accordance with
				  the Food Stamp Act of 19 7 7, as amended (
				  7 U.S.C.
				  2015 ), and Section
				  7, Parts 27 1 - 27 4, of the Code of Federal
				  Regulations with waivers approved by the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S.
				  Department of Agriculture. The Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended (
				  7 U.S.C.
				  2015 ), and the Code of Federal Regulations
				  Section
				  7, Parts 271 - 274, are incorporated by
				  reference.
These rules are specifically designed to cover any exceptions
				  or explanations necessary beyond information in the Food Stamp Act of 1977, as
				  amended (
				  7 U.S.C.
				  2015 ), or Section
				  7, Parts 271 - 274, of the Code of Federal
				  Regulations. The exception in Section
				  10(b) is the result of an
				  approved waiver. The remaining exceptions are options allowed by the
				  Act.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0031 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program › Chapter 2 - WORK REQUIREMENTS › Section 2-2 - Definitions

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) "Employment & Training (E&T)
				Program" - A federally supported program provided by the state to provide
				employment and training activities for applicants and/or recipients of the
				Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0031 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program › Chapter 2 - WORK REQUIREMENTS › Section 2-3 - Work Registration Requirements

Current through July 13, 2024
This section is administered in accordance with
				  7
				  CFR 273.7 with the following exceptions and
				  clarifications and pursuant to the SNAP State Plan:
(a) Work registrants shall register for work
				using the DPS work registration form and then follow through per requirements
				detailed in the SNAP State Plan.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0031 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program › Chapter 2 - WORK REQUIREMENTS › Section 2-4 - Participant Reimbursement

Current through July 13, 2024
This section is administered in accordance with the
				  7
				  CFR 273.7 with the following exceptions and
				  clarifications and pursuant to the SNAP State Plan:
(a) Each E&T Program participant who is
				actively participating in an approved component will receive a monetary
				reimbursement based on funds available but not to exceed actual costs of all
				expenses that are reasonable, necessary and directly related to participation
				in an E&T component.
(b) The
				participant will be entitled to the reimbursement upon satisfactory completion
				of the E&T component activity at the end of the first and fifth week of
				participation.
(c) A participant
				who accepts employment of thirty (30) hours or more per week as a result of
				E&T component activity shall be considered to have satisfactorily completed
				the E&T requirements and will receive a reimbursement for the
				period.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0031 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program › Chapter 2 - WORK REQUIREMENTS › Section 2-5 - Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD)

Current through July 13, 2024
This section is administered in accordance with the Food
				  Stamp Act of 1977 as amended (
				  7 U.S.C.
				  2015 ) and approved waivers with the
				  following exceptions and clarifications:
(a) ABAWD Work Requirements. An able-bodied
				adult, without any children living in the same household, shall only receive
				Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for three (3) months out of
				every thirty-six (36) months unless he/she:
(i) Works eighty (80) hours or more per
				month;
(ii) Participates in and
				complies with the requirements of one (1) of the following work programs for
				eighty (80) hours or more per month:
(A)
				Workforce Investment Act (WIA), or
(B) Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA);
				or
(iii) Works or
				participates in a work program for a combined total of eighty (80) hours or
				more per month.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0032 - Early Childhood › Chapter 1 - EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT › Section 1-1 - Authority

Current through July 13, 2024
These rules of the Department of Family Services (DFS) are
				  promulgated pursuant to Enrolled Act No. 41, 2014 Budget
				  Session.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0032 - Early Childhood › Chapter 1 - EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT › Section 1-2 - Purpose

Current through July 13, 2024
These rules have been adopted to provide further development
				  of community based early childhood efforts, including the development of grant
				  application procedures, determining grant eligibility, grant selection,
				  development of procedures for distribution of grants, determination of grant
				  reporting and the procedure for failure to perform.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0032 - Early Childhood › Chapter 1 - EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT › Section 1-3 - Severability

Current through July 13, 2024
If any provision of these rules is declared unconstitutional
				  or beyond the authority conferred upon DFS by the Wyoming Legislature, the
				  remaining provisions shall not be affected.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0032 - Early Childhood › Chapter 1 - EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT › Section 1-5 - General Provisions

Current through July 13, 2024
The Early Childhood Community Partnership Grant is available
				  to school districts or other nonprofit service providers for developing,
				  enhancing and sustaining high quality early childhood education programs,
				  including programs targeting educationally disadvantaged children. Grants shall
				  be targeted at educational programs and not caretaking.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0032 - Early Childhood › Chapter 1 - EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT › Section 1-6 - Grant Limitations

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Grant
				applicant:
(i) Shall be eligible for a
				maximum of $50,000 that shall be used to supplement, not supplant, early
				childhood work; and
(ii) Shall
				receive funding for one (1) time during the grant period.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0032 - Early Childhood › Chapter 1 - EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT › Section 1-7 - Unallowable Costs

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The grant funds
				shall not be used for the following:
(i)
				Capitol construction;
(ii)
				Caretaking;
(iii) Payment of bad
				debts, or interest payments as a result of credit agreements;
(iv) Payment of stipends to program
				participants without prior authorization from DFS;
(v) Payment of ongoing basic needs (i.e.
				cash, food or housing);
(vi)
				Payment of basic needs (i.e. housing, beds) for minors in secure
				facilities;
(vii) Payment of
				equipment costs that exceed or are disproportionate in relation to the cost of
				service delivery;
(viii) Purchase
				of alcohol; or
(ix)
				Services/materials determined to be inappropriate in their relation to program
				delivery.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0032 - Early Childhood › Chapter 1 - EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT › Section 1-8 - Early Childhood Community Partnership Grant Requirements

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Applicant eligibility.
(i) To be eligible an applicant shall:
(A) Provide an in-kind and/or monetary match
				of 25% of total funds requested;
(B) Provide a completed
				application;
(C) Provide accurate
				reports to DFS; and
(D) Be a
				community-level school district, agency and/or non-profit organization with:
(I) The capacity to facilitate, or a history
				that demonstrates facilitation of, broad-based community collaboration with the
				intent to provide services to all children and their families to ensure that
				children are ready to be successful in school;
(II) A focus to serve children with
				educational disadvantages;
(III) A
				demonstrative and in-depth knowledge of the early education system in their
				community;
(IV) Good standing with
				the Secretary of State; and
(V)
				Good standing with DFS, Department of Health, Workforce Services, Wyoming
				Department of Education.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0032 - Early Childhood › Chapter 1 - EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT › Section 1-9 - Application

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The grant application shall be filled out
				completely and shall include:
(i) A project
				proposal that clearly expresses and depicts the applicant's and the community's
				commitment to ensure that all children are ready to be successful in school by:
(A) Facilitating regular and on-going
				communication and collaboration between the community's early childhood
				stakeholders including broad outreach to and participation from families,
				kindergarten teachers, school district administrators, early childhood
				education professionals and teachers, and health professionals, and
				others;
(B) Obtaining data and
				strengths-based evaluation from the community to inform and evaluate actions;
				and
(C) Providing support to work
				with and for children who are educationally or otherwise
				disadvantaged.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0032 - Early Childhood › Chapter 1 - EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT › Section 1-10 - Grant Award Process

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Each
				application shall be reviewed by a quorum of the Early Childhood Community
				Partnership Grant Committee (Committee).
(i)
				Only completed applications shall be evaluated.
(ii) DFS shall award grants after reviewing
				recommendations from the committee. DFS shall have the final
				decision.
(iii) The Early Childhood
				Community Partnership Grant Administrator shall provide monitoring of and
				resources for the Early Childhood Community Partnership Grantees as well as
				make policy recommendations to DFS.
(iv) DFS shall have the right to conduct a
				cost analysis of the proposer's budget proposal. The analysis shall include a
				review of the associated costs based on the technical content of their
				submission.
(v) Prior to final
				selection of a grantee, proposer's may be asked to submit additional
				information in order to clarify their proposals.
(vi) Grant awards shall be made during the
				2014-2015 school year through contracts with DFS.
(vii) DFS shall determine whether to award
				all or a portion of the funds requested.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0032 - Early Childhood › Chapter 1 - EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT › Section 1-11 - Grantee Responsibilities

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Grantee shall
				agree to the following terms of the Early Childhood Community Partnership
				Grant:
(i) Carry out work in their grant
				proposal to ensure that children in their community are ready to be successful
				in school in a manner that is consistent with the needs of the local community,
				including partnerships with other early childhood systems to enhance outcomes
				and avoid duplication;
(ii)
				Maintain in good standing with DFS, Department of Health, Workforce Services
				and the Department of Education; and
(iii) Accept and implement any technical
				assistance provided by the Early Childhood Community Partnership Grant
				Administrator.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0032 - Early Childhood › Chapter 1 - EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT › Section 1-12 - Termination of Grant

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) DFS reserves
				the right to:
(i) Terminate the contract if
				the Early Childhood Community Partnership Grantee demonstrates fiscal
				irresponsibility as defined by DFS; and
(ii) Terminate the contract if the Early
				Childhood Community Partnership Grantee fails to perform in accordance with the
				conditions of the application and/or contract.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1-1 - Authority

Current through July 13, 2024
These rules are promulgated pursuant to W.S. §
									
										9-2-2104(a)(vii) and W.S.
				  §
									
										14-4-104.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1-2 - Purpose

Current through July 13, 2024
These rules have been adopted to provide uniform licensing
				  for the protection of children in a Family Child Care Home, Family Child Care
				  Center, and Child Care Center. The Department has specific rules to comply with
				  requirements of the federal Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG),
				  Pub. L.
				  113-186, which include but are not limited to:
				  criminal background checks, health and safety for facility and staff training,
				  emergency preparedness plan, expulsion and suspension, and ratios and groups
				  size limitations.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1-3 - Severability

Current through July 13, 2024
If any provision of these rules is declared unconstitutional
				  or beyond the authority conferred upon the Department of Family Services
				  (Department) by the Wyoming Legislature, the remaining provisions shall not be
				  affected by the declaration.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1-4 - Introduction

Current through July 13, 2024
The Department is responsible for the licensing, monitoring
				  and enforcement of the rules for all Wyoming providers of child care services
				  covered in these rules. Owners/directors are required to comply with all
				  federal, state and local laws, statutes and rules that pertain to a child care
				  business in addition to these rules. Allegations of violations of applicable
				  laws, statutes or rules shall be reviewed by the Department and appropriate
				  action taken by the Department.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1-5 - Notice

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Except as
				provided in paragraph (b) or as otherwise provided in these Rules, the
				Department shall give notice in writing, which may be delivered by first class
				mail or electronic means.
(b) The
				Department shall give notice in writing for immediate suspension, which shall
				be delivered in person.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 2 - CERTIFICATION PROCESS › Section 2-1 - Licensing Procedures

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Any person who
				provides care for more than two (2) children is required to be licensed unless
				exempt under W.S. §§
									
										14-4-101
				and 102. With the exception of a legal parent or grandparent, the exemptions in
				W.S. §§
									
										14-4-101
				and 102, cannot be combined. If the exemptions are combined, the total number
				of unrelated children cannot exceed two (2) children unless all of the
				unrelated children are from one (1) immediate family unit and in the case of
				grandparents, the total number of children shall never exceed six
				(6).
(b) Owners who are legally
				exempt may request voluntary licensing.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 2 - CERTIFICATION PROCESS › Section 2-2 - Application

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Information on
				the child care licensing process shall be made available by the
				Department.
(b) Application is
				required for anyone not currently licensed or a facility requesting a change of
				physical location.
(c) All
				applications shall receive action from the Department within 30 days after
				being filed. Applications are considered as filed when the licenser has
				received a signed and dated application form filled out in its entirety. The
				following items are required to be submitted at the time of application or
				within 30 days. If not received within 30 days the application shall be denied:
(i) A signed and dated application form
				filled out in its entirety;
(ii) A
				current tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment on the DFS Child Care Licensing form.
				If the results of the TB risk assessment indicates a person is at high risk for
				TB, the application shall include the results of a subsequent TB risk
				assessment and/or a TB test conducted by a licensed health care professional
				that shows no symptoms/risks or negative TB results. If the owner is exhibiting
				symptoms or if he/she tests positive, the person shall follow the licensed
				health care professional's direction and shall not be around the child care
				children until cleared;
(iii)
				Inspections and/or approval of local fire, sanitation, and zoning (where
				required);
(iv) Documentation from
				a licensed health care professional that the applicant has no diagnosed
				conditions that would impair their ability to provide child care;
(v) Proof of required education, training or
				experience;
(vi) A completed
				Central Registry or child abuse/neglect check in all states lived in for the
				past five (5) years for staff and all adult household members including any
				adult who intends to move into the home, which does not reveal any
				disqualifying information;
(vii) A
				completed fingerprint based national criminal history record check, including
				all states lived in for the past five (5) years, for staff and all household
				members, including any adult who intends to move into the home, which does not
				reveal any disqualifying information;
(viii) A completed National and State Sex
				Offender Registry check, including all states lived in for the past five (5)
				years, for staff and all household members, including any adult who intends to
				move into the home, which does not reveal any disqualifying
				information;
(ix) Proof of
				completion of pre-service training in accordance with Chapter 4, Section 9
				(a);
(x) A fee of $50.00;
				and
(xi) A current list of members
				of the governing body (board of directors), owners and shareholders (if
				applicable) and their contact information.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 2 - CERTIFICATION PROCESS › Section 2-3 - Change Notification

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Written
				notification to the licenser from the owner and/or director is required as soon
				as the owner and/or director has knowledge of the following changes: name of
				facility, names of board of directors members and/or director; or there are
				changes in the classification; capacity; licensing period; or there are
				structural modifications.
(b)
				Changes shall be effective when all required documentation has been received
				and/or inspection reports have been completed, or the date requested by the
				owner or director, whichever is later.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 2 - CERTIFICATION PROCESS › Section 2-4 - Inspection

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Within 30 days
				after an application has been filed, the licenser shall conduct a scheduled
				inspection of the child care facility.
(b) A minimum of one (1) annual licensing
				inspection is required of all facilities.
(c) Additional licensing inspections,
				scheduled or unscheduled may be conducted during the licensing year.
(d) Inspections may include, but are not
				limited to:
(i) Examination and assessment of
				the entire facility, equipment, and records for compliance with these
				rules;
(ii) Measurement of
				available indoor and outdoor play space initially and/or with any
				change;
(iii) Discussion of any
				licensing violations discovered and technical assistance as the result of
				inspection.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 2 - CERTIFICATION PROCESS › Section 2-5 - License Issuance

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Upon
				application for licensure, or for the purpose of renewal of an existing
				license, or to change the existing license, the Department shall review program
				documents that demonstrate compliance with the licensing rules and all
				applicable inspections of the facility. Based on the information submitted or
				reviewed and the result of the inspections, the Department shall issue a
				license to the child care facility if the facility:
(i) Is in compliance with the applicable
				Federal, State and local laws, and rules or regulations unless a variance for
				an exception to a specific regulation has been approved by the
				Department;
(ii) Has no open
				investigations by Child Care Licensing, Law Enforcement, or Child Protective
				Services pending against the owner and/or director, staff in their capacity of
				employee, or a household member; and
(iii) Has resolved any determination of
				non-compliance from a prior or currently held license.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 2 - CERTIFICATION PROCESS › Section 2-6 - Provisional License

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) A provisional
				license, for a period not to exceed six (6) months, may be issued for an
				initial or renewal license, permitting operation of a child care facility when:
(i) The facility is temporarily unable to
				conform to all required minimum standards due to circumstances beyond their
				control; and/or
(ii) Compliance
				with licensing rules is being monitored based on an approved corrective action
				plan.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 2 - CERTIFICATION PROCESS › Section 2-7 - Variance

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The facility
				may submit a written request to the Department for a variance to a rule when
				the facility is unable to meet full compliance with a standard provision in
				these rules.
(b) The written
				request shall show:
(i) A compelling reason
				why the facility is unable to meet the rule requirement; and
(ii) What accommodations the facility shall
				make to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
(iii) How parents shall be informed of the
				variance.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 2 - CERTIFICATION PROCESS › Section 2-8 - Licensure Fees

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) At the time of
				the application, a licensing fee of $50.00 shall be paid by all
				applicants.
(b) A renewal fee of
				$25.00 for all licensed facilities is due upon the expiration date of the
				current license or when a facility has submitted a request for a change in the
				renewal date.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 2 - CERTIFICATION PROCESS › Section 2-9 - Application for Renewal of a License

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Renewal of an
				existing license shall be dependent upon submission of a request for renewal
				and payment of the renewal fee as described in Section 8(b) of this chapter,
				and continued compliance with child care licensing rules.
(b) Medical statements are not required when
				renewing a license but may be required whenever there has been a change in the
				physical or mental condition of the owner and/or director or when the
				Department is aware of a concern about the ability of the owner and/or director
				to provide safe child care.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 2 - CERTIFICATION PROCESS › Section 2-10 - Complaints and/or Allegations of Non-Compliance

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The Licensing
				Authority shall notify local Child Protective Services or the local law
				enforcement agency when it receives a complaint of child abuse or neglect
				involving an owner and/or director, or staff. Complaints concerning child abuse
				or neglect shall not be investigated by licensing authority staff.
(b) Complaints and/or allegations of
				non-compliance involving violations of child care licensing rules may be
				investigated by the Licensing Authority, or the Licensing Authority may provide
				technical assistance. When appropriate, joint investigations shall be made with
				Child Protective Services workers, fire or health inspectors or law
				enforcement.
(i) Anonymous complaints may be
				accepted; and
(ii) If complaints
				relate to non-licensing issues (i.e. rates charged and hours of operation), the
				complaint shall be rejected or referred when appropriate.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 3 - DENIAL, REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE › Section 3-1 - Reasons for Denial, Revocation or Suspension

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The Department
				may deny, revoke, or suspend a license for reasons including, but not limited
				to:
(i) Violation of the applicable statutes
				or rules that has been willful, continual, or hazardous to the health or safety
				of children;
(ii) Any staff,
				household member, volunteer, employee, or substitute who has a criminal
				conviction or a pending deferred prosecution of a felony or misdemeanor as
				cited in Chapter 4, Section 3;
(iii) Any staff, household member, volunteer,
				employee, or substitute who consumes or is under the influence of any substance
				that may impair their ability to care for children, including, alcohol,
				prescription drugs or illegal drugs, at any time while child care children are
				present, on or off the facility premises or while transporting
				children;
(iv) Any staff, household
				member, volunteer, employee, or substitute who is misusing prescription or
				over-the-counter drugs at any time while caring for children, on or off the
				facility premises, or while transporting children;
(v) Any staff, household member, volunteer,
				employee, or substitute who is substantiated for the abuse/neglect of a child
				or vulnerable adult and is placed on Central Registry;
(vi) Any staff, household member, volunteer,
				employee, or substitute furnishing or making a false statement or report to a
				licenser;
(vii) Any staff,
				household member, volunteer, employee, or substitute failing to provide, equip
				or maintain the child care premises in a safe and sanitary condition;
(viii) Any staff, household member,
				volunteer, employee, or substitute failing to complete all required
				training;
(ix) Illegal drugs found
				on the premises of the facility, including any vehicle on the property, or in
				any vehicle that transports children;
(x) Failure or refusal to cooperate with an
				investigation or interference with an investigation;
(xi) Failure to admit authorized
				representatives of the Department at any time the facility is open for
				operation for the purpose of investigation, obtaining records, inspection or
				monitoring;
(xii) Failure to comply
				with a Corrective Action Plan;
(xiii) Owner and/or director has been found
				in a legal proceeding to have committed fraud against the Department;
				or
(xiv) Failure to comply with the
				application and renewal process.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 3 - DENIAL, REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE › Section 3-2 - Denial, Revocation, Suspension

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) When a child
				care license is to be denied, revoked, or suspended, the owner and/or director
				shall be notified by the Department in writing of the action being
				taken.
(b) A Notice of Revocation,
				Denial, or Suspension shall include the following:
(i) A statement of the laws, rules or
				regulations violated;
(ii) A
				statement of authority for the revocation, non-renewal or denial;
(iii) The effective date of the
				action;
(iv) The right to seek
				representation by a lawyer, friend, or relative. The Department shall not be
				responsible for any fees charged; and
(v) The penalty for unlicensed
				operation.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 3 - DENIAL, REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE › Section 3-3 - Application Following Revocation

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Application by
				the same owner and/or director shall not be accepted for three (3) years
				following revocation of a child care license.
(b) Application by the same owner and/or
				director cannot be made following a second revocation.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 3 - DENIAL, REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE › Section 3-4 - Immediate Suspension

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) During an
				investigation by Child Care Licensing, Child Protective Services, and/or law
				enforcement, an immediate suspension shall be requested by the licenser if it
				becomes apparent to an investigator that emergency action is required to
				protect the health, safety and/or welfare of children.
(b) The decision to suspend a license shall
				be made by the Administrator for the Certifying Authority or designee following
				review of the investigative information. The Notice of Suspension shall include
				the following:
(i) A statement of authority
				for the suspension;
(ii) The
				suspension of a license is effective immediately;
(iii) The right to seek representation by a
				lawyer, friend, or relative. The Department shall not be responsible for any
				fees charged; and
(iv) The penalty
				for unlicensed operation.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 3 - DENIAL, REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE › Section 3-5 - Contested Case Hearing

Current through July 13, 2024
The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the
				  Department's Contested Case Hearing Rules which can be found on the Wyoming
				  Secretary of State's website (https://rules.wyo.gov/).
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 4-1 - Program Specific Certification Standards

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) All child
				caring facilities shall comply with all sections of this Chapter and the
				following Chapters and Sections of these Rules:
(i)
Chapter 1:
All;
(ii)
Chapter 2:
All;
(iii)
Chapter 3:
All;
(iv)
Chapter 4:
All;
(v)
Chapter 8
All;
(vi)
Chapter 9:
All; and
(vii)
Chapter 10:
All.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 4-2 - Capacity/Supervision Requirements

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The licenser
				shall determine total capacity for each facility. The licensed capacity shall
				never be exceeded. Maximum group size shall be limited by facility capacity.
				For specific rules relating to Capacity and Supervision refer to Chapters 5, 6,
				and 7.
(b) Staff:child ratios and
				supervision requirements as described in this chapter shall be maintained at
				all times.
(c) Staff:child ratios
				and maximum group size shall be maintained as follows (Table 4-1) during all
				hours of operation when facilities care for only one (1) age group:
Table 4-1
Ages of Children
Staff:Child Ratio
Maximum Group Size
Birth to 12 mos.
1:4; 2:8; 3:10
10
12 mos. - 24 mos.
1:5; 2:10; 3:12
12
24 mos. - 36 mos.
1:8; 2:16; 3:18
18
3 year olds
1:10; 2:20; 3:24
24
4 and 5 year olds
1:12; 2:24; 3:30
30
School age and older
1:18; 2:32; 3:40
40
(d)
				Fewer children may be present in the youngest age group and slots shifted to
				older age groups, but the age of the youngest child shall dictate the
				ratio.
(e) When age groups are
				combined the following staff:child ratios and group sizes for the youngest age
				group present shall apply. These options represent maximum numbers of children
				per youngest age group and total.
(i) When one
				(1) staff person is present caring for up to six (6) children under the age of
				36 months there shall be no more than two (2) under the age of 12 months, no
				more than two (2), one (1) year to 24 months, and no more than two (2), two (2)
				years to 36 months, with a maximum group size of eight (8) children;
				or
(ii) When one (1) staff person
				is present, if there are only two (2) children under the age of two (2), the
				maximum group size can be increased to ten (10) children and no more than five
				(5) children shall be present in the 24-36 month age group.
(iii) When two (2) staff persons are present
				and caring for a mixed age group there shall be no more than four (4) children
				under the age of 12 months, no more than four (4), one (1) year to 24 months,
				and no more than four (4), two (2) years to 36 months, with a maximum group
				size of 15 children.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 4-4 - Parental Rights

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Parents or
				guardians shall have unrestricted and immediate access to his/her children and
				any area of the facility where their child is located.
(b) Locks can be used on doors to the
				facility if the following is in place:
(i) A
				door bell or other means a parent can alert staff of his or her presence, which
				is maintained, operational and responded to immediately at all times the door
				is locked;
(ii) All fire egress
				hardware shall be maintained and operational to allow exit from the interior of
				the building, as per the Fire Inspector's direction.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 4-6 - Discipline and Guidance

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Written
				guidance and discipline policy shall be followed by all staff and shall:
(i) Not include any discipline that is in
				violation of applicable laws;
(ii)
				Outline methods of guidance appropriate to the ages of the children enrolled;
(iii) Explicitly describe positive
				guidance, such as redirection, natural and logical consequences, modeling of
				positive behavior and other non-violent, non-abusive methods of discipline;
				and
(iv) Be included in orientation
				of all staff.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 4-7 - Medications

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Medications
				shall be given in child care when the facility has agreed to administer
				medications and shall adhere to the following:
(i) Staff who administers medication has
				received the training approved by the Department on administration of
				medication; and
(ii) A medication
				consent form has been completed and signed by the parent or legal guardian and
				includes:
(A) Name of child and parent or
				guardian; and
(B) Name of
				medication and specific instructions for the date and time to be administered
				and dosage; or
(C) A standing order
				from a parent, legal guardian or health professional for commonly used
				nonprescription medication that defines what medication and when a medication
				should be used.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 4-8 - Transportation and Field Trips

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Vehicles used
				to transport children shall be maintained in safe condition and comply with
				applicable motor vehicle laws.
(b)
				Operators of vehicles used to transport children shall have the appropriate
				type of driver's license and be at least 18 years of age.
(c) The number of persons in a vehicle used
				to transport children shall not exceed the manufacturer's recommended capacity
				nor the number of seat belts installed when the vehicle was
				manufactured.
(d) Each child who is
				a passenger shall be properly secured in a child safety restraint system or
				seat belt as required by law. The child safety restraint system shall conform
				to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for child restraint
				systems.
(e) When children are
				taken off site, there shall be:
(i) A first
				aid kit;
(ii) Emergency medical
				release forms on all children;
(iii) A current and updated attendance record
				(which documents periodic counts of children to include when getting on and off
				the mode of transportation);
(iv)
				Direct staff supervision at all times, with a written plan for supervision
				maintenance at all times; and
(v)
				Physical boundaries identified for children.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 4-9 - Training

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The owner or
				director (completed prior to license issuance) and all staff shall complete
				pre-service training which shall include, but not be limited to:
(i) Safety and health of children (emergency
				preparedness and disaster planning);
(ii) Fire safety (building and physical
				premises safety);
(iii) Sanitation
				procedures (handling and storage of hazardous materials);
(iv) First Aid (FA) and pediatric and adult
				cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (including in-person skills demonstration
				from a certified instructor);
(v)
				Medication administration (this topic does not need to be completed if a
				program does not administer medications);
(vi) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
				(this topic does not need to be completed if a program does not provide care to
				infants);
(vii) Safe sleep
				practices (this topic does not need to be completed if a program does not
				provide care to infants);
(viii)
				Infectious Disease Control (blood borne pathogens);
(ix) Mandatory reporting (recognition and
				reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect);
(x) Shaken Baby Syndrome (this topic does not
				need to be completed if a program does not provide care to infants);
(xi) Food allergies (nutrition);
				and
(xii) Transportation safety
				(this topic does not need to be completed if a program does not transport
				children for any purpose).
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 4-10 - Records

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Child care
				facilities shall maintain complete and updated administrative, staff and
				children's records on-site. All records shall be retained for a minimum of
				three (3) years.
(i) All records for children
				actively participating in a program shall be reviewed and updated
				annually.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 4-11 - Reports

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) All child care
				facilities shall report any injury, illness or incident which occurs at the
				facility and results in medical treatment, hospitalization or death to the
				parents of the child(ren) immediately and to the child care licenser within 24
				hours. A written report shall be sent to the child care licenser within three
				(3) days of the incident. The death of any child in care, regardless of cause,
				shall be reported to licensing immediately.
(b) Emergency response to the child care
				facility by law enforcement, fire, or ambulance during hours of operation shall
				be verbally reported to the child care licenser within 24 hours.
(c) All staff are required to report cases of
				suspected child abuse or neglect. An owner, director or their staff shall
				report immediately to the local Department office and/or local law enforcement
				any circumstances indicating that a child in care may have been subjected to
				abuse or neglect by a person inside or outside of a program.
(d) If any part of the facility Emergency
				Preparedness Plan has been activated during hours of operation, it shall be
				reported to the child care licenser within 24 hours.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 4-12 - Confidentiality

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The Department
				records concerning the licensing of facilities are open to public inspection
				with some exceptions as stated in this Section.
(b) Anyone wishing to read or obtain
				information from a record not available on the Department's website shall make
				a written request to the Department. Parts of the record that are not available
				for public inspection are:
(i) Names and
				personal information of children or their relatives, and names of
				complainants;
(ii) Personal
				information of the owner and/or director and staff, such as but not limited to,
				social security numbers, date of birth, background check results, physician's
				statements;
(iii) Any information
				that is confidential by law;
(iv)
				Upon request from Law Enforcement, the Department shall provide all information
				regarding the child care program, owner/director, staff, children and
				families.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 4-13 - Evening and Overnight Care

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) When any
				facility cares for children past 7:00 p.m., the following rules shall apply in
				addition to all other rules and regulations specific to the type of facility:
(i) Children shall receive a full evening
				meal. Children who are in attendance overnight shall also receive breakfast
				unless released to the parent before 8:00 a.m.;
(ii) Children of the opposite sex over six
				(6) years of age shall have separate sleeping areas; and
(iii) Sleeping child(ren) shall sleep on the
				same level as the staff person and the staff person shall be able to hear the
				child(ren).
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 4-15 - Indoor Play Space

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The indoor area
				designated for the children's use while in care shall include a minimum of 35
				square feet of usable play space per child, and this space shall be available
				to the children on a continual basis.
(b) If the required outdoor space in Section
				16 is not available, and the facility has been granted a variance for the lack
				thereof, the same amount of indoor space required in (c) below may be used and
				provide for types of activities equivalent to those performed in an outdoor
				space and shall be used at least one (1) time per day for at least 30
				minutes;
(c) When children are
				separated into age groups, and only one (1) age group is using the indoor play
				space at any given time, the following minimum play space requirements apply;
(i) Thirty-five (35) square feet for each
				child birth to 18 months of age;
(ii) Fifty (50) square feet for each child 18
				months to 24 months of age; and
(iii) Seventy-five (75) square feet for each
				child over the age of 24 months of age.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0033 - Child Care Licensing › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 4-16 - Outdoor Play Space

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) There shall be
				a minimum of 75 square feet of outdoor play space for each child when ages of
				children are combined, except as provided in Section 15.
(b) If a child care facility does not provide
				care for more than a four (4) hour period per day, outdoor play space is not
				required. However, if the facility does have outdoor play space and it is used
				for play, that space shall meet licensing requirements.
(c) This space shall be used at least one (1)
				time per day per group of children for at least 30 minutes when weather and
				environmental conditions do not pose a significant health or safety risk. A
				schedule for outdoor play shall be posted in a prominent place in the
				facility.
(d) When children are
				separated into age groups, and only one (1) age group is using the outdoor play
				space at any given time, the following minimum play space requirements apply:
(i) Thirty-five (35) square feet for each
				child birth to 18 months of age;
(ii) Fifty (50) square feet for each child 18
				months to 24 months of age; and
(iii) Seventy-five (75) square feet for each
				child over the age of 24 months of age.