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 Facts (2026)
- 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
Diversity
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.: 12%
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Appletree Learning Centers is Mt. Mansfield Academy (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bishop John A Marshall School (7.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
65 Academy Way
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7409
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7409
2.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
680 Laporte Rd
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4758
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4758
7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 122 students
East Meadow
Special Education School
28 James Rd # 1
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4151
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4151
8.7 miles
Gr: 3-11 | 14 students
Wolcott Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
1337 Vt Route 15
Wolcott, VT 05680
(802) 585-5532
Wolcott, VT 05680
(802) 585-5532
9.3 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Hunger Mountain Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
123 S Main St
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-5544
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-5544
10.2 miles
Gr: K | 31 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
65 Academy Way
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7409
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7409
2.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
East Meadow
Special Education School
28 James Rd # 1
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4151
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4151
8.7 miles
Gr: 3-11 | 14 students
Wolcott Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
1337 Vt Route 15
Wolcott, VT 05680
(802) 585-5532
Wolcott, VT 05680
(802) 585-5532
9.3 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Laraway School
Alternative School
275 VT-15
Johnson, VT 05656
(802) 635-2805
Johnson, VT 05656
(802) 635-2805
11.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Stone Path Academy
Special Education School
7386 Vt Route 100b
Moretown, VT 56609
(802) 223-2930
Moretown, VT 56609
(802) 223-2930
16.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
65 Academy Way
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7409
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7409
2.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
680 Laporte Rd
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4758
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4758
7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 122 students
East Meadow
Special Education School
28 James Rd # 1
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4151
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4151
8.7 miles
Gr: 3-11 | 14 students
Wolcott Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
1337 Vt Route 15
Wolcott, VT 05680
(802) 585-5532
Wolcott, VT 05680
(802) 585-5532
9.3 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Laraway School
Alternative School
275 VT-15
Johnson, VT 05656
(802) 635-2805
Johnson, VT 05656
(802) 635-2805
11.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 6 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
680 Laporte Rd
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4758
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4758
7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 122 students
Hunger Mountain Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
123 S Main St
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-5544
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-5544
10.2 miles
Gr: K | 31 students
Poker Hill School Inc
Daycare / Preschool
209 Poker Hill Rd
Underhill, VT 05489
(802) 899-3716
Underhill, VT 05489
(802) 899-3716
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students Tuition listed
Saxon Hill School
Daycare / Preschool
10 River Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-3832
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-3832
14.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Tuition listed
Turtle Island Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
659 Elm Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-4047
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-4047
14.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Robinson School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41 Parsonage Road
Starksboro, VT 05487
(802) 453-2949
Starksboro, VT 05487
(802) 453-2949
9662.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Waitsfield Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3951 Main Street
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3643
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3643
9664.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Brewster Pierce School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 School Street
Huntington, VT 05462
(802) 434-2074
Huntington, VT 05462
(802) 434-2074
9665.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 127 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Harwood Union Middle/high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
458 Vt Route 100
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
9666.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Moretown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
940 Route 100b
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 496-3742
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 496-3742
9666.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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