Our mission is to prepare God’s children for their lifelong journey of learning by instilling Christian values, developing positive social skills, and encouraging academic success. Apple Tree Christian Preschool and Kindergarten serves children ranging in age from 2/12 years old to 7 years old. Entrance into a specific class is dependant upon the child’s age by September 1st of that school year. For example, to enter the 3-year old class, a child must be 3 by September 30.

Toddlers-The Toddler class is a first preschool experience for children 2 ½ to 3 years of age. A child must be 2 ½ by September 1st to register for this class. It meets once a week on Friday mornings or twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. There will be 8 children per class. The class focus is socialization and development of autonomy. Children will be introduced to teacher-directed activities. The emphasis is on learning through play.

Threes-Three year olds may attend a beginning preschool class which meets twice per week on Tuesday and Thursday in the morning or afternoon or a class that meets 3 times per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the morning or afternoon. There will be 8 children per class. The class focus is on socialization, fostering independence and development of autonomy. Children will be introduced to preschool curriculum through simple learning centers and some teacher directed activities.

Threes Plus-Three year olds who are 3 ½ by September 30th may also attend a class that meets 3 days per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. This class will have 10 children per class. It is a more structured class for children who are accustomed to taking direction in a classroom type setting with teacher directed activities and group times. There will be independent learning through learning centers and opportunities for creative, cooperative play.

Pre-K-Four year olds may attend the Pre-Kindergarten class which meets 3 times per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the morning or afternoon or 4 times per week, Monday through Thursday in the morning or afternoon. There will be 12 children per class. There is a higher academic emphasis and a focus on preparation for Kindergarten. Pre-reading skills, sound-letter associations, and small muscle activities will prepare children to read and write. There will be more opportunities for self-directed learning and extended dramatic play.

Junior Kindergarten-Children in this class must be 4 ½ years old by September 30th. This class meets 5 mornings per week. There will be 12 children per class. This class is intended for those children who have either gone through a Pre-K program but are not quite ready, or have missed the age cut-off, for Kindergarten. The focus will be increased pre-reading skills with a concentration on sounds and letters as well as small motor and social adaptation skills. There will also be emphasis on independence and self control.

Kindergarten-Kindergarten is for those children who are 5 years old prior to September 30. The class meets 5 days per week and parents have 2 options, (1) half-day, ending at 12:00 pm, or (2) full day, ending at 2:45 pm. There will be 14 children per class in this state-licensed Kindergarten. It is a structured class environment with a low teacher/student ratio allowing for a personalized, tailored program for each child’s needs in both small and large group instruction. Children are also able to work independently at learning centers. Beginning reading and writing is emphasized with a phonics-based method of reading instruction.