We believe that play is a child's response to life.
This belief guides our curriculum based programs. In order to successfully teach a young child we must use a play based curriculum to encourage meaningful learning opportunities.
Our caring and well trained staff is dedicated to fostering each aspect of a child's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development, by focusing on each child's interest and needs.
The goals of all our programs are to support each child in the learning process, to help them build trust, learn social skills, develop positive self-esteem, and begin mastery of academic skills.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Appletree Learning Centers ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Appletree Learning Centers often compared to?
Appletree Learning Centers is often viewed alongside schools like Hunger Mountain Children's Center, Mid Vermont Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Appletree Learning Centers?
The application deadline for Appletree Learning Centers is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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