AppleTree offers tuition-free education for three- and four- year-old children. With 13 locations in Washington, DC, AppleTree ensures that families have access to quality preschool education close to their home or work place. Our Every Child Ready instructional model is designed specifically for preschools, ensuring they have the foundation to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.

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As an expert in early childhood education, AppleTree School specializes in preparing young learners for a lifetime of success. With over 20 years of experience, our program is carefully designed to support the unique needs of PK3 and PK4 children, balancing academic growth with social, emotional, and developmental milestones. Here’s why AppleTree Schools are the top choice for families across the city:

We are the largest charter preschool program in DC, serving the community for over 20 years
We are located in across the District of Columbia (NE, NW, SW, and SE), in Wards 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
Our schools use Every Child Ready, an early learning instructional approach focused on social-emotional learning, language, literacy, mathematics and STEM. The focus is on providing evidence-based early learning through a play-based curriculum that prepares all children to enter kindergarten ready to thrive.
Our schools devote extensive resources to researching education exclusively for three- and four-year-olds, making us a leading expert in early learning.
Our full day educational program is 100% tuition free for D.C. residents and children who are 3 before September 30.
We have a robust student support services team, working with students with language and learning needs.