Accredited Provider
Council On Accreditation (Coa)

Children Of America Appleton
W3117 Springfield Dr
Appleton WI 54915-6183
Contact Information
Elizabeth Lawson
Provider #
6000585236
Location #
001
Facility #
1014708
Regulation Type
Licensed Group
Applicant/Licensee
Ted Hockenberry
Ages Served
6 weeks - 13 years

Months Open
Jan - Dec
Day Capacity
150
Night Capacity
0
Hours
Mon-Fri
6:00AM - 6:30PM
Sat-Sun
Closed

RegulationType Condition Type Effective Date Comments
Licensing Exception/Exemption 6/1/2014 See Posted Exception(s).
Licensing Exception/Exemption 6/1/2016 See Posted Exception(s).
Licensing Exception/Exemption 6/1/2018 see posted exception(s).
RegulationType Licensing
Condition Type Exception/Exemption
Effective Date 6/1/2014
RegulationType Licensing
Condition Type Exception/Exemption
Effective Date 6/1/2016
RegulationType Licensing
Condition Type Exception/Exemption
Effective Date 6/1/2018

Current Rating
Unique Program Services
This program provides Infant Child Care.

Regulated child care providers are monitored for compliance with health and safety standards. Below, you may view the last three years of monitoring  and  violations.

Monitoring in Last 3 Years

Type of Regulation Date Details Results
Licensing 9/21/2023 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 2/27/2023 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 8/30/2022 No Violations found *** Paper Icon Statement of Compliance
Licensing 2/8/2022 No Violations found *** Paper Icon Statement of Compliance
Licensing 1/7/2022 See Violations below
Licensing 5/14/2021 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan

Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 9/21/2023
Details See Violations below
Results Paper Icon View plan
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 2/27/2023
Details See Violations below
Results Paper Icon View plan
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 8/30/2022
Details No Violations found ***
Results Paper Icon Statement of Compliance
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 2/8/2022
Details No Violations found ***
Results Paper Icon Statement of Compliance
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 1/7/2022
Details See Violations below
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 5/14/2021
Details See Violations below
Results Paper Icon View plan

Violations in Last 3 Years

Date Rule Number Rule Summary Description
9/21/2023 251.055(2)(a) Group Size - Maximum Infants and toddlers maximum group size of 8 was exceeded on 9-19-23 from 2:55-3:49 when 9 children were in care.
9/21/2023 251.055(2)(b) Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum Infant and toddler minimum staff-to-child ratio of 1:4 was exceeded on 9-19-23 from 2:55-3:49 when 9 children were in care with 2 child care workers.
9/21/2023 251.055(2)(c) Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio Staff-to-child ratios failed to be maintained this day. Opening room @ 8:10 after Pre-K and PreK A went to their rooms there were 14 children with a weight of 1.91 with 1 staff member. 2 staff are required at a ratio of 1.05. This same day PreK A had 25 children from 11:45-12:15 with a weight of 2.25 with 2 staff members. 3 staff are required at a ratio of 2.05.
9/21/2023 251.055(2)(e) Mixed Age Group Of Children Over Age 2 - Group Size A mixed age group exceeded the group size allowed. This same day PreK A had 25 children from 11:45-12:15 with a weight of 2.25 with 2 staff members. 3 staff are required at a ratio of 2.05 and a additional group must be made.
2/27/2023 251.06(2)(g) Stairs, Walks, Ramps, Porches - Safety Classroom emergency exits failed to be cleared of snow to allow for safe evacuation. Storm was on Thursday and snow was not removed yet by the following Monday. Center was closed due to the storm on Thursday.
1/7/2022 251.05(2)(a)2. Staff Record - Completed Background Check FBI fingerprint background check missing for 1 individual
5/14/2021 251.055(2)(b) Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum Per review of center attendance from 5/3/21 to 5/14/21 staff-to-child ratios were not maintained in the following rms. Pre-K B: 5/6- 18 w/ 1 staff prior to 8:02. 5/10- 22 w/ 1 staff prior to 8:05. 5/11- 18 w/ 1 staff prior to 8:00. Toddler C: 5/3- 10 w/ 2 staff prior to 7:39. 5/4- 8 w/ 1 staff prior to 7:25, 12 w/ 2 staff prior to 9:00. 5/5- 11 w/ 2 staff prior to 7:45. 5/7- 8 w/ 1 staff prior to 7:19, 11 w/ 2 staff prior to 9:00. 5/10- 10 w/2 staff prior from 8:00-9:06. Toddler A: 5/4- 9 w/2 staff from 9:15-9:30. Infant B: 5/4- 9 w/2 staff from 8:38-8:43. 5/12- 9 w/2 staff from 9:02-12:30.
5/14/2021 251.055(2)(d) Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size Per review of center attendance from 5/3/21 to 5/14/21 group size exceeded the maximum of 8 children in the following rms. Toddler C 5/3/21 10 children w/ 2 staff prior to 7:39. 5/4/21 12 children w/ 2 staff prior to 9:00. 5/5/21 11 children w/ 2 staff prior to 7:45. 5/7/21 11 children w/ 2 staff prior to 9:00. 5/10/21 10 children w/2 staff prior from 8:00-9:06. Toddler A 5/4/21 9 children w/2 staff from 9:15-9:30. Infant B 5/4/21 9 children w/2 staff from 8:38-8:43. 5/12/21 9 children w/2 staff from 9:02-12:30.
5/14/2021 251.07(2)(b) Policy - Child Guidance A staff member failed to implement the centers written policy for positive guidance when using a loud tone of voice/yelling at children.

Date 9/21/2023
Rule Number 251.055(2)(a)
Rule Summary Group Size - Maximum
Description
Infants and toddlers maximum group size of 8 was exceeded on 9-19-23 from 2:55-3:49 when 9 children were in care.
Date 9/21/2023
Rule Number 251.055(2)(b)
Rule Summary Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum
Description
Infant and toddler minimum staff-to-child ratio of 1:4 was exceeded on 9-19-23 from 2:55-3:49 when 9 children were in care with 2 child care workers.
Date 9/21/2023
Rule Number 251.055(2)(c)
Rule Summary Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio
Description
Staff-to-child ratios failed to be maintained this day. Opening room @ 8:10 after Pre-K and PreK A went to their rooms there were 14 children with a weight of 1.91 with 1 staff member. 2 staff are required at a ratio of 1.05. This same day PreK A had 25 children from 11:45-12:15 with a weight of 2.25 with 2 staff members. 3 staff are required at a ratio of 2.05.
Date 9/21/2023
Rule Number 251.055(2)(e)
Rule Summary Mixed Age Group Of Children Over Age 2 - Group Size
Description
A mixed age group exceeded the group size allowed. This same day PreK A had 25 children from 11:45-12:15 with a weight of 2.25 with 2 staff members. 3 staff are required at a ratio of 2.05 and a additional group must be made.
Date 2/27/2023
Rule Number 251.06(2)(g)
Rule Summary Stairs, Walks, Ramps, Porches - Safety
Description
Classroom emergency exits failed to be cleared of snow to allow for safe evacuation. Storm was on Thursday and snow was not removed yet by the following Monday. Center was closed due to the storm on Thursday.
Date 1/7/2022
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)2.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Completed Background Check
Description
FBI fingerprint background check missing for 1 individual
Date 5/14/2021
Rule Number 251.055(2)(b)
Rule Summary Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum
Description
Per review of center attendance from 5/3/21 to 5/14/21 staff-to-child ratios were not maintained in the following rms. Pre-K B: 5/6- 18 w/ 1 staff prior to 8:02. 5/10- 22 w/ 1 staff prior to 8:05. 5/11- 18 w/ 1 staff prior to 8:00. Toddler C: 5/3- 10 w/ 2 staff prior to 7:39. 5/4- 8 w/ 1 staff prior to 7:25, 12 w/ 2 staff prior to 9:00. 5/5- 11 w/ 2 staff prior to 7:45. 5/7- 8 w/ 1 staff prior to 7:19, 11 w/ 2 staff prior to 9:00. 5/10- 10 w/2 staff prior from 8:00-9:06. Toddler A: 5/4- 9 w/2 staff from 9:15-9:30. Infant B: 5/4- 9 w/2 staff from 8:38-8:43. 5/12- 9 w/2 staff from 9:02-12:30.
Date 5/14/2021
Rule Number 251.055(2)(d)
Rule Summary Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size
Description
Per review of center attendance from 5/3/21 to 5/14/21 group size exceeded the maximum of 8 children in the following rms. Toddler C 5/3/21 10 children w/ 2 staff prior to 7:39. 5/4/21 12 children w/ 2 staff prior to 9:00. 5/5/21 11 children w/ 2 staff prior to 7:45. 5/7/21 11 children w/ 2 staff prior to 9:00. 5/10/21 10 children w/2 staff prior from 8:00-9:06. Toddler A 5/4/21 9 children w/2 staff from 9:15-9:30. Infant B 5/4/21 9 children w/2 staff from 8:38-8:43. 5/12/21 9 children w/2 staff from 9:02-12:30.
Date 5/14/2021
Rule Number 251.07(2)(b)
Rule Summary Policy - Child Guidance
Description
A staff member failed to implement the centers written policy for positive guidance when using a loud tone of voice/yelling at children.

The following details are reported by the child care provider. These details are not verified by the Department of Children and Families. These details are updated by the provider and may not be up to date. Please contact the provider for the latest information.

Special Types of Care Available

Before School Care provided.
After School Care provided.
Rotating Care provided.

Program Philosophy

High Scope

Vacancies

None Reported.

Waitlist

This provider does not have a waitlist.
Footnotes

*** During a partial review of rule requirements on the date indicated, no rule violations were observed

To obtain more detail or more history on regulatory compliance, contact the Licensing Regional office.