Learning is meant to be a natural, joyful experience. Our teachers know children thrive when the process of discovery is lovingly encouraged and gently reinforced.
Each member of our staff meets or exceeds the qualification requirements set by state law.
Our teachers are passionate about what they do and they love what they do.
No other early childhood education provider can match the level of customer service, experience, and commitment you will find here.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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
1995
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Everything you don't know is something you can learn.
- Welcome to our center located on Metro Drive in Appleton, Wisconsin, near the Fox River Mall. We are very happy to meet withyou and your child. You are going to love our unique classroom. They are bright, open, and welcoming to children. We provide safe, secure, and stimulating environment. Our child centered, play based approach assists children's development, socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually. We look forward to meeting you and your child!
- Food and Nutrition: Each day, we help nourish your child's growing mind and body by providing nutritious, tasty meals and snacks. Our center offer a variety of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins- including calcium-rich foods. Security: Keeping your child safe and secure is our first priority. In addition to the built-in security features of our center, we strictly follow established procedures for your child's arrival and departure. Positive Guidance: Part of what children are learning in their early years is how to get along with others and what behaviors are appropriate in different situations. My teachers take a proactive and preventive approach to guidance that reinforces appropriate behaviors rather than focusing on inappropriate behaviors. To do this, our teachers are trained to use various techniques including redirection, praise, and distraction.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Wisconsin Cares Program and will work with other CCA's as long as there is an OFFICIAL contract of payment the Center will work with those families. *Parent's are responsible for the tuition difference the CCA doesn't cover.*(Parents in this area are having a difficult time getting approval for the subsidy care that they need. This is hurting the center's enrollments)
- 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 Metro Drive KinderCare often compared to?
Metro Drive KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like Appleton KinderCare, Ballard Road KinderCare by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Metro Drive KinderCare?
The application deadline for Metro Drive KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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