Licensed Daycare in Appleton, Wisconsin
12 licensed daycares in Appleton, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Wisconsin licensing records.
Childcare costs in Appleton
ChildCare Aware reports the Wisconsin average full-time cost at $1,170/month for infant care and $870/month for preschool. City-level prices in Appleton vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Wisconsin families may also qualify for Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (608) 422-7200).
Full Wisconsin licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Wisconsin Department of Children and Families — Child Care Regulation
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 83 kids
Program types in Appleton
All Appleton licensed centers
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Appleton
Growing Minds Janesville #155
Appleton
Madison Precious Moments #35
Appleton
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