Locations & General Information

Education at Apple Tree Learning Centers

Apple Tree is committed to providing young children and their families with high quality early childhood education and care in a spiritual setting. The early years are the most critical years in a child’s life; experiences during this time have a lasting impact on a child’s development and future academic success.

The Classroom Experience

We recognize that children are naturally curious about the world around them and learn the foundation of science, math, reading, and writing concepts through hands-on, sensory activities. Apple Tree supports children’s active exploration and investigation through creative play activities. We use two forms of curriculum to meet all the needs of the children in our programs. The Pinnacle curriculum allows children to explore the world around them through theme based learning centers while the A-Beka curriculum builds on the foundations of reading, writing and math.

The Classroom Environment

The classrooms are arranged into learning centers that encourage exploration within a daily routine, including small and large group times. Children are encouraged to work and play together in small groups around the classroom. In our programs, you will see your child involved in meaningful and self-directed activities, as well as teacher-initiated instruction. In each classroom you will find child-sized furniture, equipment, sinks, and toilets that will help your child develop self-reliance in taking care of his or her personal needs.

Teacher-Child Interactions

Our skilled teachers observe and assess each child’s interests and skill levels. It is through their careful observations that teachers learn how to adapt the environment and activities to meet each child’s needs effectively. The Academy is designed to offer your child a quality primary school Christian education in a small group size atmosphere where individualized attention is given to his or her academic needs.

Quality Rating System

We are strong proponents of the Quality Rating Improvement System sponsored by Smart Beginnings. As a result, you will find that many policies and practices used by our schools are based directly on the standards and criteria established by the ERERS, ITERS and CLASS assessments and rating scales.

Apple Tree Locations

• Greenbrier Church 
  Infant/Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade and Before & After school age care 
  
• Oxford United Methodist Church 
  Preschool and Before & After school age care 
  
• Suffolk Presbyterian Church 
  Infant and Toddler Program 
  
• West End Baptist Church 
  Part-time Preschool programs and an Academy for grades K-5th.
• Great Bridge Center
  Infant and Toddler Program, Preschool, Kindergarten and Before & After school age care