At a Glance
A Nurturing Early Childhood Community Where Each Child Is Seen as Unique
Families with young children (infant through early elementary) seeking a nurturing, consistent environment with personalized attention, particularly those eligible for NYC's free 3-K and Pre-K programs
- Full infant-to-fifth-grade continuum under one roof — rare in Brooklyn
- Free NYC 3-K and Pre-K for All programs available
- After-school program extends care through elementary years
- Teachers consistently praised as caring and highly dedicated
- Small group sizes allow for individual attention
- Tuition of $17,160–$24,180 is a significant investment for families not qualifying for free programs
- Limited academic detail available about upper elementary grades
- Very focused on early childhood — families will need to transition to another school by grade 6
A family-oriented early childhood center that treats each child as an individual worthy of respect and personalized attention
Parents describe a tight-knit community where teachers are dedicated and genuinely invested in children's development. The environment encourages interaction, learning, and socialization across age groups.
East Flatbush-Rugby is a residential neighborhood in central Brooklyn known for its strong family community and cultural diversity. It's well-served by public transit and has several nearby parks.
The area is walkable with good subway access via the 2/5 trains at Flatbush Avenue, though families typically drive or use buses for younger children
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What Parents Are Saying
Generally positive - teachers described as the absolute best, staff genuinely cares about children, great place for children to interact learn and socialize
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is APPLE TREE LEARNING CENTER a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for APPLE TREE LEARNING CENTER yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in East Flatbush-Rugby.
- What grades does APPLE TREE LEARNING CENTER serve?
- APPLE TREE LEARNING CENTER serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into APPLE TREE LEARNING CENTER?
- APPLE TREE LEARNING CENTER runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is APPLE TREE LEARNING CENTER public, charter, or private?
- APPLE TREE LEARNING CENTER is a private school.
- What neighborhood is APPLE TREE LEARNING CENTER in?
- APPLE TREE LEARNING CENTER is in East Flatbush-Rugby, Brooklyn.
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