Licensed Daycare in Ranchester, Wyoming
2 licensed daycares in Ranchester, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Wyoming licensing records.
Ranchester listings updated May 2026 from official Wyoming records.
Daycare in Ranchester: what parents should know
Our directory lists 2 licensed childcare providers in Ranchester, Wyoming, with Montessori the most common type (about 50% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Wyoming license at indexing time, sourced from Wyoming Department of Family Services — Early Childhood Services.
Together, licensed providers in Ranchester report capacity for roughly 51 children — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Ranchester childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Ranchester
ChildCare Aware reports the Wyoming average full-time cost at $880/month for infant care and $700/month for preschool. City-level prices in Ranchester vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Wyoming families may also qualify for Wyoming Child Care Subsidy (intake: (307) 777-6285).
Full Wyoming licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Wyoming Department of Family Services — Early Childhood Services
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:5
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 25 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Ranchester
Largest licensed centers in Ranchester
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Ranchester licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Ranchester
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programWyoming Child Care Subsidy can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(307) 777-6285 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Wyoming Department of Family Services — Early Childhood Services.
Official license searchChildcare resources for Ranchester
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Ranchester, Wyoming are compiled from official Wyoming Department of Family Services — Early Childhood Services licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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