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Childcare and daycare in Appleton, WI

Appleton has 61 licensed childcare centers and homes in Wisconsin's licensing records. Among the 507 Wisconsin cities with listings, Appleton ranks #6 by centers and homes on file. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.

Data updated Nov 8, 2026 · Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (opens in a new tab) public records · Wisconsin childcare guide → · How we compile this →

  • 61licensed centers and homes in Appletonon file in the state's licensing records
  • 3,408licensed seatsof 61 centers and homes reporting capacity
  • 67%serve infantsof 61 centers and homes reporting ages
  • 71%open before 7 AMof 56 centers and homes reporting hours
  • 11%open after 6 PMof 56 centers and homes reporting hours
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Licensed childcare centers and homes in Appleton

Showing 1 to 50 of 61 · sorted largest first · 50 per page

  • YMCA CHILD LEARNING CENTER

    4630 N Meade St, 54913

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    206
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K

  • YMCA APPLETON - CHILD CARE CENTER

    218 E Lawrence St, 54911-5724

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    174
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • APPLE TREE CONNECTIONS

    5020 N Providence Ave, 54913-8060

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    155
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • CHILDREN OF AMERICA APPLETON

    W3117 Springfield Dr, 54915-6183

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    150
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • OUR SHEPHERD CHILD CARE CENTER

    3335 N Lynndale Dr, 54914-6641

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    135
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • KINDERCARE LEARNING CTRS 937

    2407 S Oneida St, 54915

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    134
    Hours
    5:45 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • BRIDGES CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER

    313 S State St, 54911-5929

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    116
    Hours
    6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • KIDS KINGDOM DAY CARE INC

    N210 Stoney Brook Rd, 54915-9444

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    112
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • KINDERCARE LEARNING CTRS 1304

    3036 N Ballard Rd, 54911-8707

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    111
    Hours
    5:45 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • UW OSHKOSH HEAD START CELC

    313 S State St, 54911-5929

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    108
    Hours
    7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K

  • FAITH CHILD CARE INC

    601 E Glendale Ave, 54911-2944

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    99
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • FVTC PARENT-CHILD CENTER

    1825 N Bluemound Dr, 54912

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    96
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • KIDZLAND 2 CHILDCARE CENTER LLC

    W5483 County Road Kk, 54915

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    95
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • KINDERCARE LEARNING CTR - APPLETON

    332 N Metro Dr, 54913-8571

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    91
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • THE ACADEMY - SUMMER CAMP

    220 W Northland Ave, 54911-2017

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    80
    Hours
    7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • School age

  • GROWING TOGETHER CHILD CR CNTR

    3425 Commerce Ct, 54911-8439

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    77
    Hours
    5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • THEDACARE CHILD LEARNING CENTER

    1818 N Meade St, 54911-3454

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    76
    Hours
    5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K

  • YMCA - APPLE CREEK

    2851 E Apple Creek Rd, 54913-8563

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    72
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • YMCA SCH AGE CARE - SUNRISE

    N9363 Exploration Dr, 54915

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    72
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • YOUNG CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

    719 W Ridgeview Dr, 54914-1410

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    70
    Hours
    6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • YMCA SCH AGE CARE - WOODLAND

    N9085 N Coop Rd, 54915-9500

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    68
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • CREATIVE CHILD LEARNING CENTER

    1901 N Richmond St, 54911-2732

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    60
    Hours
    6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • YMCA SCH AGE CARE - HOUDINI

    2305 W Capitol Dr, 54911

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    60
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • School age

  • YMCA SCH AGE - CLASSICAL

    3310 N Durkee St, 54911

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    51
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • School age

  • JOYFUL NOISE CHILDREN'S CENTER

    6331 N Ballard Rd, 54913

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    50
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • YMCA SCH AGE CARE - HUNTLEY

    2224 N Ullman St, 54911

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    34
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • School age

  • NEIGHBORHOOD NURSERY SCHOOL

    3009 N Meade St, 54911

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    21
    Hours
    8:45 AM to 3:45 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K

  • WOOD VIOLET MONTESSORI LLC

    322 N Metro Dr, 54913-8571

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    20
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • WEE LOVE LEARNING CENTER

    1011 E Midway Rd, 54915

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    16
    Hours
    8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K

  • THE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL

    415 E Hoover Ave, 54915-2012

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    12
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K

  • AMY'S ARK CHILD CARE

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • ANGEL CORNER DAYCARE

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • BABY STEPS CHILDCARE LLC

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K

  • FIESTA FAMILY DAYCARE

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • KIDDY KANGAROOS DAYCARE LLC

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • LAMBS FAMILY DAY CARE

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

Paying for childcare in Appleton

Three programs can help Appleton families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Appleton", it counts Appleton centers and homes; where it says "Across Wisconsin", it counts the whole state.

Frequently asked questions about childcare in Appleton

Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in Appleton?

Appleton has 61 licensed childcare centers and homes in Wisconsin's licensing records. Among the 507 Wisconsin cities with listings, Appleton ranks #6 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.

How do I check a Wisconsin daycare license?

Look the center up in Child Care Finder, Wisconsin's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts.

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What is the child-to-staff ratio for infants in Wisconsin?

For children 0–17 months in licensed child care centers, Wisconsin allows up to 4 children per staff member, a ratio of 1:4 under Wis. Admin. Code DCF 251.055 (Table 251.055). For 18–29 months it is 1:7. The full Wisconsin table is in the Wisconsin guide.

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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Wisconsin Department of Children and Families or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Nov 8, 2026 · Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families public records · Wisconsin license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →