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Apple Tree

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WHY OUR PRESCHOOL IS UNIQUE

Our Mission Statement

At Apple Tree Preschool our mission is to provide each child with the opportunity to learn, grow, problem solve, think critically, experience success and positively manage challenges.

We know that play is essential to brain development and that purposeful play interactions provide children with the optimal developmental milieu to be academically, socially, and emotionally equipped to lead us into the future.

At Apple Tree we are more than just child care, we purposely offer programs that are part day – just the right length of time for your child to learn, develop social skills and have fun!

“You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation”
-Plato

Philosophy

Developmentally appropriate play opportunities allow for intellectual growth, physical development (fine and gross motor), social/emotional discipline, and language and literacy expansion.

Apple Tree Preschool supports a learning environment that offers stimulating opportunities for play, exploration, communication, critical thinking and problem solving.

How We Meet Each Child’s Needs

  • Each child will be encouraged to take risks, use reflection, observation, conversation and collaboration
  • Each child is unique and special; Respect, Responsibility and Community are key learning components
  • Each child will be exposed to a variety of play opportunities that encourage social emotional development
  • Each child has the right to be challenged as they continue to learn and grow
  • Each child has the right to express imagination and natural curiosity about the world around them
  • Fine motor, gross motor and regulation skills are foundational in the development of academics
“It is becoming increasingly clear through research on the brain, as well as in other areas of study, that childhood needs play. Play acts as a forward feed mechanism into courageous, creative, rigorous thinking in adulthood.”
-Tina Bruce

Family Feedback

“We have been very pleased with the Apple Tree Preschool program over the years as both our children have attended. All of the teachers and staff do a fantastic job of educating and keeping the children engaged. There is plenty of time for structured and unstructured activities. We have seen this first hand during our children’s special volunteer days. We love how our children come out of the classroom, excited to show us their crafts or tell us about their school day!”

– The Chow Family –

“Both of our children LOVE Apple Tree Preschool! The teachers and staff are absolutely wonderful with the children. Our almost 7 year old still reminisces about times spent at Apple Tree very fondly. Highly recommended checking them out if you are looking good for a wonderful preschool in the Bridlewood area!”

– Danielle Hill –

“We’d like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for the nurturing and education your preschool provided to our son. Director and rest of the staff are extremely supportive. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this Apple Tree Preschool! It provides a safe, loving and secure environment.”

– QF –

“Absolutely love Apple Tree preschool. Would highly recommend! The staff and teachers are absolutely amazing!!! Programs are extremely organized, classrooms are spacious and spotless. I can’t begin to tell you how happy I am with Apple Tree!!”

– Emmy Lopez –