Some of the Best Daycares in Appleton, MN
Of Appleton's 6 daycares, 6 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Minnesota's statewide rate of 97%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.7 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Minnesota averages of 4.5 on Process and 4.8 on Structural.
The local market includes 4 centers, 1 family child care home, and 1 Head Start program.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Appleton. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Minnesota methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Appleton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Appleton: 4.5 (Sample of 6).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Appleton: 3.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Appleton: 4.7 (Sample of 6).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Appleton
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Appleton?
- There are 6 licensed child care providers in Appleton.
- What percentage of Appleton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Appleton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 97% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Appleton?
- 4 center-based, 1 home-based, 1 Head Start providers operate in Appleton.
- How do Appleton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Appleton daycares average 3.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Minnesota statewide average of 4.5.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Minnesota?
- Minnesota offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Minnesota