This bill mandates that all preschools in Wyoming must be certified by the Department of Family Services and implement a kindergarten readiness program. The legislation defines "kindergarten ready" and outlines specific skills children should demonstrate to be considered prepared for kindergarten. It also establishes that preschools must not engage in false or misleading advertising regarding their services. The bill includes provisions for penalties for non-compliance, including fines and potential imprisonment for misleading advertising claims.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the certification authority will not certify a preschool unless it administers a kindergarten readiness program designed to ensure children are adequately prepared for kindergarten. The act will apply to new preschool certification applications filed on or after July 1, 2027, while existing certified preschools will not need to comply until their current certification expires. The Department of Family Services is tasked with creating the necessary rules to implement this act, which will take effect on the specified date.

Statutes affected:
25LSO-0097 v0.5: 14-4-101, 14-4-102, 14-4-103, 14-4-104, 14-4-110, 14-4-111, 21-4-302