Facility profile Wyoming
Meadowlark Academy
Meadowlark Academy is a program in Cheyenne, Wyoming. It has operated since 2016.
Serious violations
What state inspectors found and confirmed here, in their own words. Each finding was picked out of the inspection reports and checked by our team before it was listed.
Sexual abuse Inspected Apr 4, 2024
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From the WY inspection report. Evidence supports non-compliance, DFS notice State's report
Physical abuse or assault Inspected Aug 19, 2024
It was reported that a youth stated staff pushed him into a dresser on 6-27-2024, however it was not Reported reported to DFS until 7-2-2024 .
From the WY inspection report. Evidence supports non-compliance, DFS notice State's report
Nonprofit tax filings
The yearly returns (IRS Form 990) of the nonprofit this program operates under, from the IRS through ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer.
Meadowlark Academy Inc
EIN 37-1795940, Cheyenne, WY. Filed with the IRS as education, tax-exempt since 2016. Every filing on ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Paid to officers and directors | Assets at year end | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Form 990 | ||||
| 2024 | Form 990 | ||||
| 2022 | $945,849 | $824,747 | $0 | $5,951,176 | Form 990 |
| 2021 | $769,813 | $839,751 | $0 | $6,038,829 | Form 990 |
| 2020 | $1,154,014 | $957,836 | $0 | $6,335,047 | Form 990 |
| 2019 | $1,271,443 | $1,050,410 | $0 | $6,272,690 | Form 990 |
| 2018 | $918,275 | $831,604 | $0 | $6,149,459 | Form 990 |
Licensing and inspections
- Program
- DFS-meadowlark-academy
- License category
- Residential treatment center
- Licensing action
- Certified provider on the state's list
69 inspection reports on file; the serious findings in them are listed above. Search all Wyoming reports
The newest 25 reports, by date: 8 findings in 8 reports
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Dec 19, 2025
Notice of non-compliance: It was reported that two youths ran from the facility while staff were asleep.
Open report
1 finding
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Evidence supports non-compliance, DFS notice : Chapter 3, Section 9 Staff Supervision
It was reported that two youths ran from the facility while staff were asleep.
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- Nov 26, 2025 Facility visit (handwritten form; open the document to read it) Open report
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Oct 23, 2025
Notice of non-compliance: lt was reported that youth were not properly supervised by staff during an incident involving two youth that was captured on video.
Open report
1 finding
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Evidence supports non-compliance, DFS notice : Chapter 3, Section 18 Facility Health and Safety Requirements
lt was reported that youth were not properly supervised by staff during an incident involving two youth that was captured on video.
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- Oct 16, 2025 Facility visit (handwritten form; open the document to read it) Open report
- Aug 19, 2025 Facility visit (handwritten form; open the document to read it) Open report
- Jul 14, 2025 Facility visit (handwritten form; open the document to read it) Open report
- Jun 18, 2025 Facility visit (handwritten form; open the document to read it) Open report
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May 29, 2025
Notice of non-compliance: It was reported that a recording of youth using a vape was shared on social media. It was reported that the recordings were made within the facility by the youth. Allegation: Reported
Open report
1 finding
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Evidence supports non-compliance, DFS notice : Chapter 3, Section 18 Facility Health and Safety Requirements
It was reported that a recording of youth using a vape was shared on social media. It was reported that the recordings were made within the facility by the youth. Allegation: Reported
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May 29, 2025
Notice of non-compliance: While reviewing the video on a recent runaway incident, licensing viewed that the ratio of staff and youth was more than 1:6 with awake youth. Allegation: y y Reported
Open report
1 finding
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Evidence supports non-compliance, DFS notice : Chapter 7, Section 7 Staffing Ratios
While reviewing the video on a recent runaway incident, licensing viewed that the ratio of staff and youth was more than 1:6 with awake youth. Allegation: y y Reported
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May 29, 2025
Notice of non-compliance: Staff supervising youth alone possibly did not have completed background checks with Allasatwn: the state of Wyoming, — May 27, 2025
Open report
1 finding
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Evidence supports non-compliance, DFS notice : Chapter 3, Section 8 Staff Requirements
Staff supervising youth alone possibly did not have completed background checks with Allasatwn: the state of Wyoming, — May 27, 2025
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- Mar 3, 2025 Facility visit (handwritten form; open the document to read it) Open report
- Jan 31, 2025 Facility visit (handwritten form; open the document to read it) Open report
- Dec 10, 2024 Notice of non-compliance: It was reported that drugs were found on the property and the program director told an unidentified staff member to make them disappear. Oct 11, 2024 ringing: | Open report
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Dec 10, 2024
Notice of non-compliance: It was reported that youth had access to THC in the facility.
Open report
1 finding
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Evidence supports non-compliance, DFS notice : Chapter 3, Section 18 Facility Health and Safety Requirements
It was reported that youth had access to THC in the facility.
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- Dec 8, 2024 Facility visit (handwritten form; open the document to read it) Open report
- Dec 5, 2024 Facility visit (handwritten form; open the document to read it) Open report
- Nov 13, 2024 Facility visit (handwritten form; open the document to read it) Open report
- Nov 1, 2024 Facility visit (handwritten form; open the document to read it) Open report
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Oct 3, 2024
Notice of non-compliance: It was reported that unsupported allegations made by facility staff about a Allegation: parent led to an interruption in family therapy. Reported citing: |
Open report
1 finding
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Evidence supports non-compliance, DFS notice : Section 6 Parental Involvement
It was reported that unsupported allegations made by facility staff about a Allegation: parent led to an interruption in family therapy. Reported citing: |
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- Oct 1, 2024 Facility visit (handwritten form; open the document to read it) Open report
- Sep 13, 2024 Facility visit (handwritten form; open the document to read it) Open report
- Sep 10, 2024 Facility visit (handwritten form; open the document to read it) Open report
- Aug 30, 2024 Facility visit (handwritten form; open the document to read it) Open report
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Aug 19, 2024
Notice of non-compliance: It was reported that a youth stated staff pushed him into a dresser on 6-27-2024, however it was not Reported reported to DFS until 7-2-2024 .
Open report
1 finding
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Evidence supports non-compliance, DFS notice : Chapter 3, Section 3 Abuse and/or Neglect Reporting
It was reported that a youth stated staff pushed him into a dresser on 6-27-2024, however it was not Reported reported to DFS until 7-2-2024 .
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- Aug 16, 2024 Facility visit (handwritten form; open the document to read it) Open report
Documents
From the Unsilenced archive
9 documents about Meadowlark Academy that Unsilenced collected and Kids Over Profits does not hold a copy of. They open on Unsilenced's Google Drive. Their whole folder: Meadowlark Academy.
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