Sowing the seeds of discovery

Licensed Nature-Based Child Care Welcome to Apple Orchard Preschool, a play-based program that nurtures young children's development and fosters their love of learning.

Philosophy

Decades of research show that young children construct knowledge through play. They are active investigators who need hands-on activities and meaningful social interactions to support their natural drive to understand the world. This program creates a safe space for children to explore their interests, express their creativity, and extend their knowledge and skills.

"Play is the work of childhood." -Jean Piaget

Program Options & Daily Routine

Apple Orchard Preschool is a mixed-age program that serves children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old. Children's learning is enriched in a mixed-age classroom, where younger children learn by observing and playing with older peers, while older children strengthen their confidence and skills by sharing their knowledge with younger classmates.

Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood, for it alone is the free expression of what is in a child’s soul. --Fredrich Frobel

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