Appleton's Community Childcare Ctr
208 S PINE ST, KIMBERLY, WI 54136-2024Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Wisconsin's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Wisconsin caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- YoungStar 5 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff251.05(4)(c)1.
Based on record review on 3/18/26 according to the Staff Record Checklist Staff Member E and Staff Member F failed to m
Aug 22, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
There was not at least nine inches of an energy-absorbing surface underneath the dome climber.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The children's bathroom in the school age classroom has a large amount of mildew under the sink.
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
The school age classroom has large portions of the classroom walls that are chipped, broken, and missing.
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
Fire evacuation and tornado drills were not current for 2025. The last drills completed were in May.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
Annual driving records were not provided for each driver.
Jun 27, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Time Out - Age251.07(2)(c)1.
On June 16, 2025, a child care worker put a 2-year-old child in time out.
- Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclos251.07(2)(e)3.
A child care worker used prohibited actions on June 16, 2025 with a two-year-old child when they put the child in a tent
Apr 2, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff B did not have documentation of a physical examination that was completed not more than 12 months prior to nor mor
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A did not have documentation of a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscita
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A did not have documentation of current biennial training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements.
Sep 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
One staff record reviewed did not have documentation of a physical examination that was completed not more than 12 month
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