Celebrate Neurodiversity - Autism Ctr
2512 CARLETON AVE, APPLETON, WI 54915-1177Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 2 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 2 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Children's Records & Files (6), and Medication Administration (3). None of the 21 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 6, 202610 Findings10 Important
- Child Record - Maintenance & Availability251.04(6)(a)
One child #3, did not have a file at the facility with the required information in it.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
One child, #1, did not have a current (once every 2 years) physical in their file - see checklist.
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
all 4 staff members did not have a staff record in their file - see checklist.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
One staff member #C did not have a current CPR training certificate in her file - hers expired in December of 2025 - see
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
One staff members #B, did not have a current child abuse and neglect training in their file. They expired in March of 20
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
A fire drill was not practiced in April 2026
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
There was no thermometer in the fridge and freezer in the kitchen.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical logbook was not reviewed once every 6 months. It was last reviewed on 11/10/24.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
One child had a blanket authorization for children's pain reliever.
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
There was a bottle of children's pain reliever that had expired in November of 2025 and needs to be replaced with a non-
Jul 29, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Physical Examination251.04(6)(a)8.
Of 4 Children's Records reviewed 1 failed to have documentation of an exam.
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
Of 5 Staff Records reviewed 3 failed to have documentation of 15 continuing education hours annually.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Of 5 Staff Records reviewed 1 failed to have documentation of current CPR training.
- Program Aide - Training251.05(3)(gm)3.
Of 5 Staff Records reviewed 1 failed to have documentation of a qualifying training course.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Open dry foods failed to be stored in food grade containers.
Jul 30, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Child Record - Maintenance & Availability251.04(6)(a)
Of 6 Children's Records reviewed 1 missing/unavailable for review.
- Child Record - Physical Examination251.04(6)(a)8.
Of 6 Children's Records reviewed 1 was missing documentation of an exam.
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
Of 7 Staff Records reviewed 2 were missing documentation of continuing education hours.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Of 7 Staff Records reviewed 1 was missing documentation of current CPR from an approved agency.
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Center failed to have a designated meal prep personnel. Personnel doing food prep were missing documentation of a sanita
- Medical Log - Medication Administration251.07(6)(dm)3.c
Medical log entries failed to contain all the required documentation.
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