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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wasn't really considering Apple Tree until I went to the Expo.  I spoke with the principals from two campuses and they both spent a lot of time explaining their program and they seemed really great.[/quote]

I highly recommend you go for a tour.  And talk to current parents.  And read recent threads on DCUM on AppleTree.  They offer a great program - for a child who thrives in extreme structure.  Your 3YO needs to nap a little bit longer than the designated window - not happening.[/quote]

I agree about the structure, but my child was able to nap 30 mins more on many occasions (the teacher told me and I dropped by a few times).  I think the program is great if you want a traditional program that emphasizes literacy and math.  My child needed a more play-based program so we switched for preK.  Although, to be fair, my child learned a lot that year and just had trouble behaving until we switched to a play-based program.[/quote]

Your child had trouble "behaving" likely because a 3yo program that emphasizes literacy and math is developmentally inappropriate.[/quote]

Yes! PLEASE don't put your little 3 and 4 and 5 year olds in an academic preschool and then blame them for poor behavior.  The proper, developmentally appropriate behavior for small children is to PLAY.  Not to sit in a circle and follow along a lesson.  Saddest is when I see parents medicate their small children so they can participate in an academic preschool.  And beware when a school says their program is play based.  Often, they just say that. Do your research.[/quote]

You have completely misunderstood Appletree's methods.  You should go to an open house to learn more.  I woudl never describe it as "academic" even though they have impressive results.  They also don't appear to have many behavior problems.[/quote]

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