Do I Qualify for Childcare Assistance in Wyoming?
2026 income limit and how to apply
In Wyoming, a family of 4 qualifies for child care assistance at initial application with gross income at or below $4,813/month (about $57,756/year; 175% FPL). Once enrolled, families stay eligible up to $6,188/month (225% FPL).
Source: Wyoming DFS Child Care Table I — Child Care Sliding Fee Scale, EFFECTIVE 04/01/26 – 03/31/27 ('Financial Criterial Chart – effective April 1, 2026' link on dfs.wyo.gov/services/family-services/child-care/), effective April 1, 2026.
Wyoming Childcare Subsidy: Key Facts (2026)
- A family of 4 in Wyoming qualifies for childcare subsidy at initial application with gross income at or below $4,813/month (about $57,756/year; 175% FPL). That is the state's own figure, effective April 1, 2026, not the federal 85%-of-median-income ceiling.
- Source: Wyoming DFS Child Care Table I — Child Care Sliding Fee Scale, EFFECTIVE 04/01/26 – 03/31/27 ('Financial Criterial Chart – effective April 1, 2026' link on dfs.wyo.gov/services/family-services/child-care/) (effective April 1, 2026).
- Apply through Wyoming Child Care Assistance Program (online portal). Only the agency can decide if you qualify.
Check If You Qualify in Wyoming
Enter your household details. Results are instant, nothing is stored. We have Wyoming's published limit for a family of 4; other sizes are on the state chart.
Gross income from your W-2 or tax return
Wyoming Child Care Subsidy Income Limit: What the State Publishes
Family of 4. Transcribed from the state document linked below; nothing here is estimated.
| Entry limit (initial application) | $4,813/month (about $57,756/year) |
| Basis | 175% FPL (Step 4; 'Initial application must be at a Step 4 or below') |
| Exit limit (once enrolled) | $6,188/month (225% FPL (Step 6, 'Transitional'); '85% State Median Income' row $8,134 is labeled 'For EAs only') |
| Source | Wyoming DFS Child Care Table I — Child Care Sliding Fee Scale, EFFECTIVE 04/01/26 – 03/31/27 ('Financial Criterial Chart – effective April 1, 2026' link on dfs.wyo.gov/services/family-services/child-care/) |
| Document date | April 1, 2026 |
Other family sizes are on the state's chart. The federal rule lets a state set its limit as high as 85% of state median income (45 CFR 98.20); that ceiling is not the number you must earn under, so we do not print it.
Copays in Wyoming
Families pay a sliding-scale copay set by Wyoming Child Care Assistance Program. We have not verified Wyoming's fee schedule, so we do not estimate it. The agency tells you your copay when it approves the case.
How to Apply for Childcare Assistance in Wyoming
Applications are processed by Wyoming Child Care Assistance Program.
Gather your documents
Proof of income (pay stubs or tax return), photo ID, child's birth certificate, proof of employment or school enrollment, and proof of residence.
Submit your application
Apply through the state portal online or visit a local Wyoming child care office.
Choose a participating provider
Once approved, Wyoming will provide a list of licensed providers that accept the CCDF subsidy voucher in your area.
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