You can be rest assured when you leave your little one with us he/she will get the best possible care. Our room is arranged so that the mobile and non mobile infants have separate play areas. This allows everyone their chance for floor play and tummy time. Our ratio is 1 care giver to 5 infants. The babies love learning the word of the week and the sign language word of the week. We also do art projects, music time, and reading time.

I'm walking now, so watch out I really like to explore. My teachers encourage my curiosity by providing a little more structure to my schedule. We do lots of fun stuff like art, play dough, story time, music, sign language, Bible time and so much more. My teachers even let me choose what I want to play with by providing a variety of toys on shelves at my level. Our ratio is 1 teacher to 5 children, so I still receive lots of attention and hugs.

We have lots of fun learning and growing together! We are a class of 10 children with 2 teachers. Along with teaching colors, numbers, ABC's, shapes, physical skills, listening to and looking at books, singing, and sharing, we also work on potty training. As teachers, we are constantly amazed at all of the things these "Tremendous Twos" are able to learn!

Our ratio is 1:5 and we can have up to 15 children in our classroom. We work on potty training in this room. During circle time we learn our ABC's, shapes, colors, numbers, and we sing fun songs. We read books and bible stories everyday. We get to show our creative side twice a day when we do art. When we are not in the room, we have a large motor play area and an outside play area with lots of toys!

In the Tiggers room, we have lots of fun! We work on art, circle time, large and small motor skills, and music. Circle time includes our alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, sign language, and more. We have Bible Time, where we read a Bible story and sing Bible songs. When the weather is nice we go outside on the deck. There are riding toys, slides, climbing toys, and lots of room to run around. We also have the playroom for large motor play. There are houses, slides, and lots of toys. Since we are working on potty training, we go to the bathroom every hour.

In the Cheetahs our main focus is following the South Dakota Early Learning Guidelines. Our curriculum involves interactive approaches to learning in the areas of Science, Language, Creative Arts, Math and others. Our larger classroom provides enough space for fun group activities. We also have a weekly theme that ties in with our weekly letter. Don't forget our Montessori time, physical play and adventurous field trips.

In the Tigers room, we have lots of fun! We work on art, circle time, large and small motor skills, and music. Circle time includes our alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, sign language, and more. We have Bible Time, where we read a Bible story and sing Bible songs. When the weather is nice we go outside on the deck. There are riding toys, slides, climbing toys, and lots of room to run around. We also have the playroom for large motor play. There are houses, slides, and lots of toys. Since we are working on potty training, we go to the bathroom every hour.

Our preschool room will help your child be prepared for kindergarten. Our class currently has 20 students with 2 teachers. We follow the South Dakota Early Learning Guidelines which include: Science, Social & Emotional Development, Language & Literacy, Math, Social Studies, Health & Physical Development, Approaches to Learning and Creative Arts. We do creative and fun ways of learning. The kids really enjoy the sensory table and helping bake and work with food. Everyday we do hands on independent learning in the Montessori classroom. We also go on many fun and educational fieldtrips throughout the year!

Our center provides each child at the preschool age a chance to gain the social and educational skills needed for success in kindergarten. Our preschool rooms follow the South Dakota Early Learning Guidelines. We also have the opportunity to utilize the Montessori Learning; this allows students to have time for independent learning. As a lead teacher, I strive to help students learn at a pace that is comfortable and enjoyable. Students learn basic skills in Math, Language, Science, Social Studies, Music, Art and Spanish. Along with a positive and productive learning environment, students are given a chance to go on many adventurous and fun filled field trips. So if you are looking for a great preschool to provide your child with the social and educational skills to aid in a successful start in school, come see and learn more about what Apple Tree East can do for you and your child.

At our center we provide morning and afternoon school transportation to: Rosa Parks, Cleveland, Saint Lambert, Harvey Dunn, John Harris, Holy Spirit, Horace Mann, Eugene Field, Mark Twain, Lowell, and Brandon. If your school was not listed we are willing to add it on. The children are provided with an afterschool snack upon arrival. We then help the children one on one with their homework. Our goal is to help your children succeed at school and supply them with alternative learning methods if needed. During Holiday Break we take the children to: movies, bowling, swimming, sledding, and many more field trips. Our summer program is what we are renowned for. We firmly believe in outdoor activities. Thus, the children go on two field trips per day. Our activities consist of: swimming three times a week, hiking, butterfly house, fishing, talent shows, field day, mini Olympics, zoo, soccer, football, kickball, beach volleyball, softball, picnics, parks, grill outs, morning side community center, bowling, movies, bake-offs, thunder road, library, and much more. We also attain to keep education as our primary focus throughout the summer. This way your children are not lacking in any way, when they go back to school in the fall.

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