Educators Corner
Welcome to the Educators Corner! We want you to feel confident in the important work you do, and to be successful in your career and your mission to educate and care for Wyoming kids. Think of it as a space for helpful resources, trainings, and people. If you are aware of any other resources, please let us know!
A NETWORK OF SUPPORT FOR
Early Childhood Professionals
The purpose of this space is to lead you to helpful resources, trainings, websites, and people. Think of it as a community space and, if you are aware of anything or anyone we should add as a resource here, please let us know!
Child Care Licensing in Wyoming
Child care programs in Wyoming are focused on providing quality are by putting the safety and health of our children first. This is why learning the child care licensing rules and knowing the proper steps for getting your license are important.
This video provides an overview for how to become a licensed child care provider in Wyoming. To learn more, you have the Department of Family Services website and STARS as resources, as well as your licensor and Technical Assistant.
Professional Training
Scholarships & Grants
WY Kids First Grant Writing Tips
WY Quality Counts Scholarships
WY Quality Counts Grants – 100% state-funded program through the Department of Workforce Services
Program Management Resources
Early Childhood Online Resources
People to Know
Department of Family Services
Penny Hotovec
307-754-2245 ext. 22
The Align Team
Jennifer Zook
307-772-9062
Early Intervention and Education Program
Kim Caylor
Preschool Development Grant
Sheila Ricley
Regional Professional Learning Facilitators
Subsidy
Eve Barela
Wyoming Early Childhood Network
Nikki Baldwin
Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative
Lauren Carlisle
Wyoming Head Start Collaborative Office
Helena Wagner
Wyoming Resource and Referral
Tania Trujillo
WY Quality Counts
Denise Steele
Early Childhood Collaborative Conference
Quotes About Learning
Hello Wyoming Families!
This page supports Wyoming’s early childhood professionals so they can give your kids the best care out there. If you’re looking for resources that will help you support your family, visit our Family Corner!