Childcare Costs in Cheyenne, WY

Population 64,200 | 29.6% above Wyoming average

$11,470

Infant/yr

$956/mo

$9,960

Toddler/yr

$830/mo

$9,070

Preschool/yr

$756/mo

Cheyenne vs State & National Averages

Care Type	Cheyenne	WY Avg	National Avg
Infant (Center)	$11,470	$10,920	$13,032
Toddler (Center)	$9,960	$9,480	$11,275
Preschool (Center)	$9,070	$8,640	$10,153

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Infant (Center)$956/mo

Toddler (Center)$830/mo

Preschool (Center)$756/mo

Wyoming Childcare Overview

State Cost Rank: #34 of 51

Quality System: Quality Counts

Median Income: $70,042

Subsidies: Available

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does daycare cost in Cheyenne, WY?

In Cheyenne, WY, infant center-based daycare costs about $11,470/year ($956/month). Toddler care averages $9,960/year and preschool is $9,070/year.

Is childcare in Cheyenne more expensive than the Wyoming average?

Childcare in Cheyenne is 29.6% above the Wyoming state average. The average annual center-based cost in Cheyenne is approximately $10,167.

What is the most affordable childcare option in Cheyenne?

Preschool programs are typically the most affordable center-based option in Cheyenne at $9,070/year. Family home daycare is usually 25-35% cheaper than center-based care. Before/after school programs are the most affordable overall for school-age children.

What childcare assistance is available in Wyoming?

Wyoming offers childcare subsidies through the CCDF program. The state's "Quality Counts" quality rating system helps parents find rated providers. Federal tax credits (Child and Dependent Care Credit) and Flexible Spending Accounts can also offset costs.

Where does ChildCarePeek get Cheyenne childcare cost data?

All childcare cost data comes from Child Care Aware of America (2024), supplemented with local cost-of-living adjustments. Actual costs may vary by provider, quality rating, and specific care needs.

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Care Type

Cheyenne

WY Avg

National Avg

Infant (Center)

$11,470

$10,920

$13,032

Toddler (Center)

$9,960

$9,480

$11,275

Preschool (Center)