Children of America Appleton
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 4 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 4 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
- 150
- 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 8 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Medication Administration (3). None of the 23 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
The facility has been over in ratios on the following days
Mar 31, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
On 3/19/26 there was one staff member in the infant A room at 8:30am with 6 infants.
- Indoor Equipment - Intended Use251.07(3)(a)5.
The center self reported that on March 19, 2026, a child care worker was not using the high chair in accordance with man
Mar 11, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Report - Prohibited Actions251.04(3)(jm)
The facility did not report within 24 hours that they were working with a staff member on prohibited actions - verbal ab
- Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliati251.07(2)(e)5.
During the week of March 1, 2026. a staff member in the 4K room is yelling at the children and speaking negatively to th
Feb 18, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
There was not a thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant A room.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical logbooks in the infant A room and the Preschool 2 room were not reviewed once every 6 months.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
One intake in the Toddler A room was not updated once every 3 months.
Sep 16, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Meal prep personnel files failed to have documentation of annual/current food safety and sanitation training.
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
Garbage containers containing food waste failed to be covered as required, 2's and preschool ii.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Cots/bedding failed to be covered and stored in a sanitary manner- preschool ll and Pre-k A.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
Diaper changing surfaces failed to be easily cleanable/able to be disinfected. Pads were torn in the 2's and toddlers.
- Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal251.09(4)(a)5.
Diaper disposal container in the toddlers room failed to be in working order- container lid did not close.
Jul 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
On June 30, 2025, a child care worker placed the classroom snack, goldfish crackers, on the table with children within r
Feb 24, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Each infant room contained a Bumpo seat that has been recalled.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Open dry foods-goldfish cartons- failed to be stored in food grade containers once opened.
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
A medication-Epi pen- failed to be labeled with the child's name and directions for administration.
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
Children under one year of age may not sleep in a crib or playpen that contains soft or loose materials, such as sheepsk
Sep 23, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On August 16, 2024, a child care worker failed to supervise a 2 ½-year-old child when the child was left behind in the c
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
On 8/16/24, a child care worker failed to adhere to the center's child tracking procedure. The worker failed to utilize
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Medication of site failed to have a fully completed parent authorization. Form was missing from/to dates for administeri
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
A medication on site failed to be labeled to include the child's name and directions for administering- no prescription
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
A medication failed to be administered/authorized as labeled- medication expired March 24.