The staff at our center is widely diverse. We have teachers who have just started within the last few months, going all the way up to tenured staff of over 24 years.
Our staff is educated, ranging from Child Development Associate's Credentials to Master's Degrees and have teachers who speak Japanese, Spanish, French and American Sign Language.
This group of teachers is very warm and compassionate and love to have fun with the children while teaching the curriculum.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to the web page of our Appleton KinderCare School located at 2407 S. Oneida St. We are proud of our Nationally Accredited programming and the 5-Star Quality rating we have earned with YoungStar. Whether you are looking for nurturing care for your six-week-old, socialization for your toddler, school readiness for your preschooler, or transportation for your school age child, I am certain you will feel confident in knowing your child is safe and happy while at our center.
- At our center safety of the children is our number one priority. We have a keypad entry, all staff are certified in CPR and First Aid, and we have a Health and Safety Coordinator on site.
- Hours Of Operation: 5:45 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- CCTI, NACCRRA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Appleton KinderCare often compared to?
Appleton KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like Ballard Road KinderCare, Metro Drive KinderCare by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Appleton KinderCare?
The application deadline for Appleton KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Appleton KinderCare is Xavier High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Riverview Lutheran School (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Riverview Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
136 W Seymour St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 733-3728
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 733-3728
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
1600 W. Prospect Avenue
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 733-6632
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 733-6632
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 42 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
225 E Harris St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 733-9061
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 733-9061
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
N8728 Coop Rd
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 731-4001
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 731-4001
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 87 students
Creative Child
Daycare / Preschool
1901 N Richmond St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 734-0888
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 734-0888
2.7 miles
Gr: K | 30 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1600 W. Prospect Avenue
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 733-6632
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 733-6632
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 42 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1050 Zephyr Drive
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 722-7796
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 722-7796
4.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
5300 N Meade St
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 739-4441
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 739-4441
5.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 830 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ignatius Catholic School (SICS) ![St. Ignatius Catholic School (SICS) Photo]( "St. Ignatius Catholic School (SICS) Photo")
(Catholic)
220 Doty St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-0186
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-0186
7.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 257 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Valley Christian School ![Valley Christian School Photo - Our drama class is for credit.]( "Valley Christian School Photo - Our drama class is for credit.")
(Christian)
3450 Vinland Rd.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 292-1274
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 292-1274
14.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 495 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Riverview Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
136 W Seymour St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 733-3728
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 733-3728
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
225 E Harris St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 733-9061
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 733-9061
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
N8728 Coop Rd
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 731-4001
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 731-4001
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 87 students
1810 N. McDonald St.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-7826
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-7826
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 313 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
500 W. Marquette St.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 733-4918
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 733-4918
3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 227 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Riverview Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
136 W Seymour St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 733-3728
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 733-3728
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
225 E Harris St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 733-9061
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 733-9061
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Creative Child
Daycare / Preschool
1901 N Richmond St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 734-0888
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 734-0888
2.7 miles
Gr: K | 30 students
1810 N. McDonald St.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-7826
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-7826
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 313 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
540 2nd St
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 725-5351
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 725-5351
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
E9177 State Highway 96
Readfield, WI 54969
(920) 250-6590
Readfield, WI 54969
(920) 250-6590
9332.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 121 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Klatt Rd
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
9332.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 48% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Webster Ave
Omro, WI 54963
(920) 303-2303
Omro, WI 54963
(920) 303-2303
9333.1 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 W Washington St
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8532
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8532
9333.2 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 540 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Werner Allen Rd
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8538
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8538
9333.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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