Tie Siding, WY

The University of Wyoming Early Care and Education Center is a NAEYC-accredited facility that serves as a model early childhood program and training site for education students. The center implements a research-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that emphasizes play-based learning, social-emotional development, and school readiness. Staff includes certified early childhood educators with bachelor's and master's degrees, maintaining low teacher-to-child ratios. The facility features modern classrooms, secure entry systems, nutritious meal programs, and extensive outdoor learning environments. As a university lab school, they incorporate the latest early childhood research and best practices.

Primrose School of Laramie follows the exclusive Balanced Learning® approach, blending teacher-directed and child-initiated activities with a focus on character development and academics. The curriculum includes literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and arts, delivered by degreed early childhood teachers. The facility features secure keypad entry, camera monitoring, spacious classrooms, age-appropriate playgrounds, and a commercial kitchen providing healthy meals. The school maintains state-exceeding staff-to-child ratios and emphasizes parent communication through regular updates and developmental assessments. Their Harmony & Heart® program incorporates music and movement into daily learning.

KinderCare at Laramie provides comprehensive early childhood education with a research-based curriculum that aligns with state early learning standards. The center offers age-specific programs including their Early Foundations® curriculum for infants and toddlers and Phonics Adventures® for preschoolers. Certified teachers receive ongoing professional development in early childhood education. Safety features include secured entrances, regular safety drills, and comprehensive background checks for all staff. The center provides nutritious meals and snacks, maintains small class sizes, and offers flexible scheduling options. Their approach focuses on developing the whole child through academic, social, emotional, and physical development activities.