Welcome to Apple Tree Learning Centers
At Apple Tree learning is fun so it's fun to learn
Voted Local Best for 13 years
THE APPLE TREE FAMILY
Preparing children today for adventures tomorrow.
At three years of age, the child has already laid the foundations of the human personality and needs the special help of education in the school. The acquisitions he has made are such that we can say the child who enters school at three is an old man. ~Maria Montessori
Infants
At Apple Tree caregivers eagerly meet these miracles of new life.
Toddlers
These curious young minds require lots of challenge and stimulation as well as some fun.
Pre-School
Apple Tree helps these naturally inquisitive children, as they learn and grow.
School Age
Our School Age program is more than managed play. Kids get to let off steam but they continue to learn.
Summer
Apple Tree kids enjoy weekly themes offering a wide variety of fun and learning.
Discover our Pre-School
It is the goal of Apple Tree Children’s Centers to provide a research based, age appropriate educational experience for all Apple Tree Children. Curriculum planning is completely transparent. Please direct any and all questions to the staff and/or management of the center you attend.
Apple Tree is more than a daycare for our son Jake, it is a second home. Every morning we arrive, the first thing he does is run to his caregiver to get swooped up for a good morning hug. It feels good to know that we can go to work with confidence knowing that he is in a caring, safe, educational and very fun environment. That peace of mind is priceless! We're also very excited for our new daughter, Tova, to start in the nursery very soon!
The Bruns Family
As a mom we want whats best for our kids and I can say Apple Tree is the best. I wish I would've started my son here from the start. The staff are incredible! They plan age appropriate activities and even provides Montessori learning which is a method of self-directed activity. This is hands down the most safe and clean environment for my child.
Brittany
"We love AppleTree Valhalla. My children have attended the center for the past 6 years and love it. The teachers are so wonderful, caring and nurturing. So many great memories. The whole staff is like family."
The Chan Family
Apple Tree is our home away from home. We never believed a daycare center could provide the kind of love and nurturing our children need but Apple Tree continues to prove us wrong! It has given our children an environment to grow, learn, and enjoy during every moment they spend there. The staff treat our children like family and go out of their way to assure their safety. We feel confident that our children are happy and secure while we are away. We just love Apple Tree and all the smiling faces we see there! If you need more, just let us know! I definitely could have rambled on and on some more as there are more than enough kind things we have to say! Also, Lynn is the absolute best! We are so fortunate to have had her move with us from West to North! Our children never forget to mention her in their nightly prayers. Thanks!
The Reilly Family
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Why Apple Tree Children's Centers
Our mission is to provide exceptional care, nurture and age-appropriate learning opportunities in the context of a Christ-centered worldview. This mission is accomplished through the dedicated effort of management and staff whose concern is for the welfare of the children entrusted to our care.
All four of our facilities are kept safe and secure at all times. We strive to provide a clean, comfortable environment for our children. Our staff is warm, caring and trained to instill a passion for lifelong learning in our students while nurturing their individual strengths.
Stop in and check out our programs, teachers, field trips, and clean facilities. No appointment necessary, drop by anytime!
infrastructure
Certified Tutors
Small Class Size
Infant Care
Safety First
Activities
AppleTree Life
Apple Tree Children’s Centers began serving the Sioux Falls area in 1981 as a small one-room pre-school program, specializing in the Montessori Learning Method. The need for additional childcare services was soon identified. We currently have four facilities able to care for 800 children. Apple Tree Children’s Centers, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the best childcare, pre-school preparation and before/after school program to the children and families we serve.
The mission of Apple Tree Children’s Centers is to provide exceptional care, nurture and age-appropriate learning opportunities in the context of a Christ-centered worldview. This mission is accomplished through the dedicated effort of management and staff whose concern is for the welfare of the children entrusted to their care.
The future of our world will be molded by our children of today. At Apple Tree Children’s Centers, we value the uniqueness of each child and encourage the growth and development to become a responsible individual. Through time-tested processes, learning is experienced through classroom structured settings and supervised play. We believe that all activities, with guidance, are a teaching tool that strengthens the independence, confidence, and problem-solving characteristics needed to maintain a healthy and productive future. Apple Tree Children’s Centers believe a warm and caring home with loving parents is the best place for children. For many families, this environment is only available for a limited time during the week. The financial realities of modern life call most parents into the workforce. Apple Tree strives to create and maintain an environment as close as possible to that of the home we just described. Apple Tree considers the physical, psychological, emotional, and developmental needs of the children entrusted to its care in the design of facilities and programs as well as staffing and supervision. Excellence in child care is the goal of Apple Tree Children’s Centers Our programs are designed to support the needs of children age 4 weeks to 11 years, giving them a secure start to becoming a responsible adult.
Bus Routes
- Harrisburg Explorer
- JFK
- Pettigrew
- Discovery
- Oscar Howe
- Laura Wilder
- Robert Bennis
- Fred Assam
- Anne Sullivan
- Cleveland
- St. Lamberts
- Rosa Parks
- Harvey Dunn
- Cleveland
- Rosa Parks
- John Harris
- Susan B. Anthony
- Robert Frost
- Sonia Sotmayor
- Terry Redlin
- Harvey Dunn
- Lowell
- Oscar Howe
- Discovery
- Pettigrew
- JFK
- Hayward
- Frontier
Our Team
Lisa Carson
Director of Apple Tree EastLisa has been in the Child Development field since 1999. She obtained her Child Development Associates from the Council for Professional Recognition in 2002 and became a Child Care Development Specialist in 2005 with the Department of Labor. However, her true testament is her faith in God and her love for family.
Amy Hauff
Director of Apple Tree WestI have been with Apple Tree since 2001. My main goal as Director is to continue to have a positive influence on the children in our care, and to stay young! Apple Tree isn't just a job for me, it is an adventure!
Lynn Peterson
Director of Apple Tree NorthI have been blessed to work with Apple Tree Children’s Center since 2001. I started my passion for childcare in my early college years when I had the privilege of working with infants/toddlers at the University of South Dakota. On my free time, I enjoy camping, craft projects, and cheering on my favorite little Sioux Falls Flyer Hockey player.
Carol Waring
Director of Apple Tree ValhallaHi, my name is Carol Waring. My oldest son was attending Apple Tree Valhalla when I was offered a position to work here. I couldn’t turn it down since I knew Apple Tree was and still is the best. That was in 1989 and I have been here ever since. Children just seem to put a smile on my face. All of the daily hugs and the funny stories that I go home with almost every day makes this job the only job I can see myself doing. My goal is to make every child go home with a smile on their face and some wonderful memories in their hearts.
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Stop in and check out our programs, teachers, field trips, and clean facilities. No appointment necessary, drop by anytime!
