24 months to 4 years

Preschool (Green Room)

Our Preschool Green room builds kindergarten readiness through play and small group sizes. A 1:10 ratio with long-term teachers who know your child.

Ratio 1:10Toddler and Green playground

About Our Preschool (Green Room) Program

In our Preschool Green room, children ages 24 months to 4 years grow through play-based learning, routines, and caring relationships. Our ABC 123 theme-based curriculum covers reading, math, science, and more, and small group sizes mean every child is known.

Preschool (Green Room) at Apple Academy Learning Center in Centerville, MN

A Day in Our Preschool (Green Room) Room

Morning Start

Arrival and free play, then breakfast from 7:00 to 8:30 AM.

Group and Stations

Music and movement, 9:00 AM group time, and 9:30 to 10:30 AM work stations.

Outside and Story

Outdoor play and story time before lunch at 11:30 AM.

Afternoon

Rest from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, a 2:45 PM snack, outside play, and structured activities until pickup.

Sample Daily Schedule

Times are approximate and adjust to your child's needs. No time runs later than 6:00 PM.

  1. ArrivalArrival and free play
  2. 7:00 to 8:30 AMBreakfast
  3. MorningMusic and movement
  4. 9:00 AMGroup time
  5. 9:30 to 10:30 AMWork stations
  6. MorningOutside play
  7. MorningStory time
  8. 11:30 AMLunch
  9. 12:00 to 2:00 PMRest and quiet activities
  10. 2:45 PMSnack
  11. AfternoonOutside play and group games
  12. Until pickupStructured activities and music

What Is Included

  • Meals and snacks made fresh on site
  • Playground time on our toddler and Green playground
  • Daily updates and photos through the ProCare app
  • Four-Star Parent Aware rated curriculum
  • Music teacher, Tumble Bus, and special visitors

What Your Child Will Be Working On

  • Early literacy and counting
  • Fine motor like coloring and cutting
  • Friendships and cooperative play
  • Independence and self-help

Our Curriculum: ABC 123 Learning Curriculum

Our theme-based ABC 123 Learning Curriculum through Parent Aware covers reading, math, science, social studies, health, creative arts, and music and movement. It supports your child's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development through age-appropriate group and individual activities.

Preschool (Green Room) FAQs

Is the preschool Parent Aware rated?

Yes. Our preschool program is Four-Star Parent Aware Rated, the highest rating in Minnesota's Parent Aware system.

How big are the groups?

We keep a 1:10 teacher-to-child ratio so teachers can know every child and family well.

Ready to see our center in person?

Book a tour and meet the teachers who will care for your child. We would love to show you around.

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