Assistance & Programs
Scholarship Opportunities
Investing in Your Child’s Early Learning
At Buffalo Children’s Center, we believe every child deserves access to high-quality early education. To help make childcare more affordable, we offer scholarship opportunities for qualifying families.
Scholarships are designed to reduce tuition costs and ensure families can access consistent, nurturing care while working, attending school, or strengthening their household stability.
We strongly encourage families to complete the scholarship application if cost is a concern. Applying does not affect enrollment eligibility, and all information is handled with care and confidentiality. If you do not already have a Brightwheel account, you will be asked to create one in order to complete the application process.
Partnerships
Buffalo Children’s Center participates in state and federal programs that help us provide safe, affordable, and high-quality care for children and families in our community. These partnerships strengthen our services, support families, and ensure we meet important health, safety, and quality standards.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Supporting Access to Childcare
Through the TANF program, eligible families may receive tuition assistance to help offset the cost of childcare. This support allows families to access consistent, high-quality early learning while they work toward financial stability.
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Participation in TANF helps ensure childcare remains accessible to families who need it most.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Nourishing Growing Children
Buffalo Children’s Center participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), a federally funded program that helps us provide nutritious meals and snacks to children in our care.
CACFP supports healthy eating habits and ensures children receive balanced meals that meet USDA nutrition guidelines, contributing to their overall health and development.
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Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS)
Licensed and Regulated Care
Buffalo Children’s Center is licensed by the Wyoming Department of Family Services and operates in compliance with state childcare regulations. DFS licensing helps ensure our programs meet standards related to safety, staffing, facilities, and child well-being.
Regular oversight and ongoing compliance reflect our commitment to providing families with a safe, trusted childcare environment.
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Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF)
Strengthening Our Community’s Future
Buffalo Children’s Center is grateful for the support of the Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF), which invests in nonprofit organizations that strengthen communities across the state. Through grant funding and community partnerships, WYCF helps sustain and enhance programs that support children, families, and long-term community well-being.
Support from the Wyoming Community Foundation contributes to our ability to provide safe, high-quality early care and learning opportunities for families in Buffalo and Johnson County.
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