Daycare / Child Care Center Permit Requirements in Laramie, WY

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Wyoming Department of Revenue — Sales Tax License

   Required for all businesses selling taxable goods or services in Wyoming. Wyoming charges a 4% state sales tax; counties may add up to 2% and optional resort taxes may apply. Register with the Wyoming Department of Revenue online.

   Official government source

   $60 one-time sales/use tax license fee (W.S. § 39-15-106(a))·Immediate (online)

   $60 one-time sales/use tax license fee (W.S. § 39-15-106(a))

   Immediate (online)

2. Wyoming Background Check Requirement

   All staff, volunteers, and household members (for family daycares) in Wyoming child care facilities must undergo criminal background checks through the state and FBI.

   Official government source

   $25–$75 per person·1–4 weeks

   $25–$75 per person

   1–4 weeks

1. Wyoming Department of Family Services — Child Care Facility License

   Child care centers in Wyoming must be licensed by the Wyoming DFS. Requires background checks, health and fire safety inspections, and staff-to-child ratio compliance.

   Official government source

   $50–$150·6–12 weeks

   $50–$150

   6–12 weeks

2. City of Laramie City Clerk — Business License

   Laramie requires a Business License for regulated businesses operating within city limits. The City Clerk issues licenses and processes renewals. This license must be renewed annually and displayed at your place of business.

   Official government source

   $50–$500/year depending on business type and gross revenues·1–3 weeks

   $50–$500/year depending on business type and gross revenues

   1–3 weeks

3. Albany County / Laramie Building and Fire Safety Inspection

   Child care centers must pass building inspections for safety, ADA accessibility, fire suppression, and appropriate child-proofing standards.

   Official government source

   $100–$300·2–6 weeks

   $100–$300

   2–6 weeks

Official Sources

• Wyoming Department of Family Services — Child Care Facility License
• City of Laramie City Clerk

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