PLAY AND GROW LEARNING CENTER-GRAND CHUTE

APPLETON, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

3.7based on state inspection data
Capacity170
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,290/mo

Contact information

Address406 N Mayflower Dr, Appleton, WI, 54913-8429

CityAPPLETON, WI 54913-8429

Phone920-939-2036

Operating details

Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity170

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

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Location

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406 N Mayflower Dr, Appleton, WI, 54913-8429, APPLETON, WI 54913-8429

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/6/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk3/6/2026

    Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized (251.07(6)(f)5.)

    On 3/6/26, there was an expired inhaler in the Badger room (exp 2/26). Rule 251.07(6)(f)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium risk10/14/2025

    Deteriorating Paint (251.06(2)(i))

    Outdoor play equipment-metal climber, contained flaking and deteriorating paint accessible to children. Rule 251.06(2)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low risk5/29/2025

    Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula (251.09(3)(a)2m.)

    On May 19, 2025, a child care worker fed a child a bottle of breast milk belonging to another child. The child consumed approximately 2 ounces before the error was realized by the worker. The above violation is the result of a self-reported incident by the center as required by licensing. Order issued. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low risk5/29/2025

    Infant & Toddler - Leftover Milk Or Formula (251.09(3)(a)7.)

    Leftover breast milk from an incorrect feeding failed to be discarded and was later fed to the correct child. Rule 251.09(3)(a)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk4/24/2025

    Report - Prohibited Actions (251.04(3)(jm))

    The licensee failed to report an employee's use of prohibited actions with children in care that occurred on June 19, 2024, to the department. Order issued. Rule 251.04(3)(jm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low risk4/24/2025

    Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions (251.07(2)(e))

    On June 19, 2024, a child care worker used prohibited actions as a form of disciplining toddler age children in care. Prohibited actions observed with children were, grabbed them by their hands and/or arms, forcefully pushing them into the table and holding them there, yelled at them, and grabbing their arms and forcefully pushing them back in their chair. Order issued. Rule 251.07(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk3/11/2025

    Infant & Toddler - Intake Information (251.09(1)(am))

    Of 5 Children's Records reviewed 1 failed to have documentation of intake information- an initial and updated form could not be located. Rule 251.09(1)(am) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-Low risk12/9/2024

    Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula (251.09(3)(a)2m.)

    On December 5, 2024, a substitute childcare worker from the local Child Care Resource and Referral Substitute program fed a child that drinks breast milk a bottle belonging to another child that drinks an organic formula. The child consumed .05-1 ounce before the error was realized by the substitute/worker. The above violation is the result of a self-reported incident by the center as required by licensing. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

11Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,290/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Wisconsin run about $1,231/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Wisconsin by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: APPLETON
  • Capacity: 170
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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