The purpose of Apple Tree Christian Preschool & Kindergarten 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 is a ministry of Broomfield United Methodist Church
Apple Tree offers early drop off and extended day options
Apple Tree offeres a drop-in, flexible preschool option called Parents Day Out
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
102 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade level from $75/mo. for toddlers to $315/mo. for Kindergarten
Admissions Director
Andrew Collins
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Spanish Classes
School Notes
- Apple Tree Christian Preschool and Kindergarten is a non-profit organization providing early childhood programs for ages 2 1/2 years through Kindergarten. Our preschool programs offers a four-hour program in the morning 9a-1p.
- Our school year begins the first Tuesday after Labor Day and runs until the end of May. Apple Tree is located within the Boulder Valley School District and follows a similar holiday schedule.
- We are a Colorado Shines rated program, the highest rating for child care programs, showing our commitment to supporting children's health and safety, ensuring our staff are will trained and effective, providing a supportive learning environment, and helping families be active in their children's learning.
- Our preschool curriculum is developmentally age-appropriate and provides a balance of child-centered choices and teacher-guided experiences in a Christan environment. Our program is thematically based with Zoo phonics being utilized in all preschool programs.
- In each program, we incorporate a monthly Christian theme that focused on a different super hero of the Bible. Each story is presented in an age appropriate way through learning center activities, stories, songs, art projects, simple prayers and a monthly chapel service that is designed to strengthen children's understanding of God's world.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Appletree Christian Preschool & Kindergarten often compared to?
Appletree Christian Preschool & Kindergarten is often viewed alongside schools like Bal Swan Children's Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Appletree Christian Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Appletree Christian Preschool & Kindergarten is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Appletree Christian Preschool & Kindergarten vs. Bal Swan Children's Center
The nearest high school to Appletree Christian Preschool & Kindergarten is Holy Family High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Nativity Faith & Reason (0.4 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
900 W Midway Blvd
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 466-4177
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 466-4177
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Miramonte KinderCare ![Miramonte KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Miramonte KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
1045 Opal St
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 439-9110
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 439-9110
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 138 students Tuition listed
Beautiful Savior Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
6995 W. 120th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-1785
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-1785
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 40 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7205 West 120th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 282-6666
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 282-6666
1 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 16 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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Holy Family High School
(Catholic)
5195 W 144th Ave
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 410-1411
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 410-1411
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 642 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brightmont Academy - Broomfield ![Brightmont Academy - Broomfield Photo - Brightmont Academy provides students with various social activities.]( "Brightmont Academy - Broomfield Photo - Brightmont Academy provides students with various social activities.")
Special Program Emphasis
549 Flatiron Blvd, Suite C
Broomfield, CO 80021
(720) 961-5091
Broomfield, CO 80021
(720) 961-5091
2.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12000 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-1421
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-1421
3.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 515 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Flatirons Academy
(Christian)
12000 Zuni St
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 284-1402
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 284-1402
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 399 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
900 W Midway Blvd
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 466-4177
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 466-4177
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Beautiful Savior Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
6995 W. 120th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-1785
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-1785
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 40 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7205 West 120th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 282-6666
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 282-6666
1 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 16 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bal Swan Children's Center
Special Education School
1145 East 13th Ave
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 466-6308
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 466-6308
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 190 students Avg. class size: 10 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
900 W Midway Blvd
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 466-4177
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 466-4177
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Miramonte KinderCare ![Miramonte KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Miramonte KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
1045 Opal St
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 439-9110
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 439-9110
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 138 students Tuition listed
7205 West 120th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 282-6666
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 282-6666
1 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 16 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bal Swan Children's Center
Special Education School
1145 East 13th Ave
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 466-6308
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 466-6308
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 190 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Primrose School At Torrey Peaks
Alternative School
5483 W 118th Pl
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 246-4203
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 246-4203
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-K | 145 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
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Kohl Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 West 10th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8600
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8600
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Broomfield High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Eagle Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8100
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8100
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,693 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Broomfield Heights Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1555 Daphne Street
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8400
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8400
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Emerald Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 Emerald St
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8500
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8500
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Birch Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1035 Birch
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8800
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8800
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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