--- title: "Wyoming’s Early Learning Standards" id: "22372" type: "page" slug: "wyoming" published_at: "2026-05-29T16:59:50+00:00" modified_at: "2026-05-29T16:59:50+00:00" url: "https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/wyoming/" markdown_url: "https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/wyoming.md" excerpt: "Standards-alignedAll 8 domains coveredNAEYC & Head Start aligned Browse other states Arizona Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Michigan Minnesota Missouri New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Texas View all 51 states → Wyoming framework overview Wyoming’s Wyoming Early Learning Standards:..." taxonomy_language: - "English" --- [Brightwheel](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/) › [Early Learning Standards](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/) › [Wyoming](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/wyoming/) › Wyoming’s Early Learning Standards # Wyoming’s Early Learning Standards ## Wyoming’s Wyoming Early Learning Standards: The official early learning framework — all 8 developmental domains and how Experience Curriculum aligns to each one. Standards-alignedAll 8 domains coveredNAEYC & Head Start aligned Browse other states [Arizona](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/arizona/) [Colorado](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/colorado/) [Florida](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/florida/) [Georgia](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/georgia/) [Illinois](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/illinois/) [Indiana](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/indiana/) [Michigan](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/michigan/) [Minnesota](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/minnesota/) [Missouri](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/missouri/) [New York](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/new-york/) [North Carolina](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/north-carolina/) [Ohio](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/ohio/) [Pennsylvania](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/pennsylvania/) [Texas](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/texas/) [View all 51 states →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/) Wyoming framework overview## Wyoming’s Wyoming Early Learning Standards: The official early learning standards framework Wyoming’s early learning standards are organized under the Wyoming Early Learning Standards (2022), administered by the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE). The 2022 version is the current primary document and updated successor to the earlier Wyoming Early Learning Foundations (2013/2014). Wyoming’s Early Learning Standards apply to licensed childcare programs, Head Start programs, and state-funded preschool programs serving children from birth through kindergarten entry. Wyoming’s Early Learning Standards define developmental expectations across all 8 domains and guide curriculum planning, developmental assessment, and program quality statewide. Programs can view current guidance at the [Wyoming Department of Education Early Childhood page](https://edu.wyoming.gov/for-district-leadership/standards/early-childhood-readiness/) . Framework name Wyoming Early Learning Standards (2022) Administered by Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) Age range covered Birth through kindergarten entry WY Quality Counts Wyoming’s QRIS is called WY Quality Counts, a voluntary system supporting continuous quality improvement for childcare programs statewide. WY Quality Counts helps providers improve the quality of their programs through resources, training, and technical assistance. Using a research-based curriculum aligned to Wyoming’s Early Learning Standards supports WY Quality Counts quality improvement goals and licensing compliance. Explore by developmental domain## Wyoming’s Wyoming Early Learning Standards domains and Experience Curriculum alignment Select a developmental domain below to see how Wyoming’s Wyoming Early Learning Standards defines that domain, the key milestones by age group, and exactly how Experience Curriculum activities and skills map to each Wyoming Early Learning Standards indicator. [Social-Emotional DevelopmentSelf-regulation, peer relationships, identity, empathy, and emotional expressionExplore Wyoming Social-Emotional Development standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/wyoming/social-emotional/) [Language & LiteracyReceptive and expressive language, phonological awareness, early reading and writingExplore Wyoming Language & Literacy standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/wyoming/language-literacy/) [Mathematics & ReasoningNumber sense, patterns, measurement, spatial reasoning, and early problem-solvingExplore Wyoming Mathematics & Reasoning standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/wyoming/mathematics/) [ScienceObservation, inquiry, cause-and-effect, and exploration of the natural worldExplore Wyoming Science standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/wyoming/science/) [Social StudiesCommunity, family, cultural identity, roles, and civic understandingExplore Wyoming Social Studies standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/wyoming/social-studies/) [Creative ArtsVisual arts, music, movement, dramatic play, and creative expressionExplore Wyoming Creative Arts standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/wyoming/creative-arts/) [Physical DevelopmentGross and fine motor skills, body awareness, health, and self-careExplore Wyoming Physical Development standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/wyoming/physical-development/) [Approaches to LearningCuriosity, persistence, initiative, flexibility, and attentionExplore Wyoming Approaches to Learning standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/wyoming/approaches-to-learning/) Curriculum alignment## How Experience Curriculum aligns to Wyoming’s Wyoming Early Learning Standards Experience Curriculum is formally aligned to Wyoming’s Wyoming Early Learning Standards across all three age bands — Baby (birth to 18 months), Toddler (18 to 36 months), and Preschool (3 to 5 years) — and all 8 developmental domains. The [Wyoming Early Learning Standards Alignment PDF](https://www.mothergoosetime.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/MGT_Wyoming2013_Align.pdf) documents how every Experience Curriculum activity and skill maps to a specific Wyoming Early Learning Standards indicator. For Wyoming programs using brightwheel, developmental observations can be logged directly in the app during or after activities, automatically building each child’s portfolio and supporting WY Quality Counts curriculum documentation requirements. Download the alignment PDF The [Wyoming Early Learning Standards Alignment PDF](https://www.mothergoosetime.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/MGT_Wyoming2013_Align.pdf) is a free resource documenting how every Experience Curriculum activity maps to Wyoming’s Wyoming Early Learning Standards indicators — suitable for QRIS review submissions and licensing documentation. Frequently asked questions## Common questions about Wyoming’s early learning standards What is Wyoming’s official early learning framework? Wyoming uses the Wyoming Early Learning Standards (2022), administered by the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE), as its official early learning framework. The 2022 version is the current primary document and updated successor to the earlier Wyoming Early Learning Foundations (2013/2014). Wyoming’s Early Learning Standards cover all 8 developmental domains from birth through kindergarten entry. Is Experience Curriculum aligned to Wyoming’s Early Learning Standards? Yes. Experience Curriculum is formally aligned to Wyoming’s Early Learning Standards across all age bands (Baby, Toddler, and Preschool) and all 8 developmental domains. The Wyoming Alignment PDF maps every Experience Curriculum activity to the specific Wyoming standard it supports, providing documentation for WY Quality Counts reviews and licensing visits. Does Wyoming have a Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)? Yes. Wyoming’s QRIS is called WY Quality Counts, a voluntary system supporting continuous quality improvement for childcare programs statewide. WY Quality Counts helps providers improve quality through resources, training, and technical assistance. Using a research-based curriculum aligned to Wyoming’s Early Learning Standards supports WY Quality Counts quality improvement goals. Which Wyoming programs are required to follow the Early Learning Standards? Licensed childcare programs, Head Start programs, and state-funded preschool programs in Wyoming are expected to use a curriculum aligned to Wyoming’s Early Learning Standards. ## See Experience Curriculum in your Wyoming program Research-based, state-aligned curriculum delivered to your door every month. [Get a free tour](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/experience-curriculum/)