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 Stats (2025)
- 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 ).
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