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Preschool (2-3 Years Old)

  • Our preschool program provides a play-based curriculum that introduces structure, independence, socialization and self-help skills
  • The teachers at AppleTree plan various activities for our students to explore with a balance of language, sensory, fine and gross motor, art, math, science, cognitive and social-emotional concepts
  • AppleTree Academy uses developmentally appropriate practices that are concurrent with state and educational guidelines
  • 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Child smiling and sitting.

Preschool Classes

Child playing soccer.

Soccer Shots

Soccer provides a beloved growth experience for every child and a remarkable experience for every family. Our developmental appropriate curriculum places an emphasis on character development and skill building.

  • Guidance from childhood education specialists, professional soccer players, and experienced and licensed soccer coaches.
  • Updated curriculum to stay current with childhood education standards.

Tumble Jungle Bus

Tumble Jungle is a school bus that is converted into a mini tumble gym. The bus has pint size equipment on board, specifically made for preschoolers .

  • Focus for each week is to teach children to move and love exercise at an early age.
  • Energetic games, obstacle courses, and activities
  • Children will learn the proper and safe way to do forward rolls, backward rolls, cartwheels, back bends, back bend kickovers, balance on the beams, strength hanging from the right, and much more.
Preschool child hanging from bars in Studio Tumble Jungle

Children learning sign language with a teacher.

Sign & Play Class

Use sign language to connect with your child while promoting early communication and language development on a daily basis.  American Sign Language vocabulary is taught to help your child express their wants, needs, and thoughts before they’re able to verbally communicate. 

  • Classes meet weekly and will focus on theme-based vocabulary (using American Sign Language) including movement, literacy, and hands-on learning opportunities
  • Children will learn signs for animals, ABC’s, colors, counting, shapes, and much more.
  • Many children in these classes are already talking, signs are used as a tool to introduce new concepts and vocabulary.