Apple Tree Orchard Preschool & Childcare

Our child enjoys going to Apple Orchard! The entire staff has been welcoming, kind, and accommodating. They add in extra classes such as soccer and kung fu, along with Spanish class everyday. I highly recommend!

The teachers and staff are amazing. They love the children like they are their own. The fee includes dance, Spanish, music, kung fu for 4/5 year olds; and soccer for 5 year olds. Breakfast and lunch are also provided. My son left in December, started Kindergarten in January when we moved, and graduated Kindergarten in June. My kids love it there and have made several friends.

My daughter learns so much and always has fun stories about her day when I pick her up (she just turned 3). I found out about Apple Tree through my aunt and uncle. All 4 of their kids went here. ATO has so many activities included in their program that you don't need to pay extra for like at other daycares. I love the crafts my daughter brings home. All of the staff is so friendly and thorough with communication. Love it!

Have been taking my 2 and 3 year old here for a couple of months now. They both love it! My oldest loves her teachers, Miss Becca and Miss Lauren. Miss Jessica with the 2 year olds is so sweet with my little guy - he always has a bit of a hard time saying good bye to mama. Lots of cute crafts that get sent home, my daughter is learning her letters surprisingly quickly, and my son sings songs he has learned there. Not the cheapest place, but after looking at a lot of places it's definitely worth the money. I would highly recommend it. Oh, and I love that you can look at your kids online whenever you want!

My son is now in Kindergarten but he spent 3 years at Apple Tree Orchard. We were always very impressed with staff and the education he received. He is ahead in Kindergarten thanks to their preschool program. I can't say enough wonderful things about them.

Had son enrolled for years and through the initial coronavirus pandemic where we paid for daycare for 6 plus months without actually sending him(thousands) to support the day care. Have kept him enrolled through multiple sicknesses, absences etc. Wanted for the first time in years take him out for two weeks, told them the day he would come back and they said everything would be fine. Upon his return was told they decided to fill the spot but he could go on a waiting list. Thanks but we'll never go here again, it's not that great.

I would not recommend working at this daycare. When you first start working there makes you feel like family. And then after you have been working there for awhile then it all gose downhill from there. How they fire you is so disrespectful and rude and not professional at all. They let you go home an hour and a half before your actual end time. Then they call you to say that it was your last day there and not to bother to come in the next day. That is how you get fired is by a phone call. And when you ask them why I am being fired they say oh we don't have to give you a reason. In the state of Nebraska yes they do have to give you a reason. So please if you are looking for a daycare job please do not go to appletree orchard. And they are also rude to children and parents.

One of the most taxing decisions I've made as a parent was choosing a childcare provider. Once the grandparents could no longer watch the girls, I can't tell you how many nannies, in-home daycares and various child care facilities we visited and yet, nothing felt like a fit. So, I reached out to my social media communities for advice. An ex-coworker of mine, who's partner works for Nebraska's Health and Human Services Department, recommended Apple Tree Orchard; I scheduled a visit.Within minutes of walking through the door all of my trepidations were resolved. I could literally feel the stress falling from my shoulders. The facility had secure access. The staff knew not only the names of the kiddos in their class, but also those we'd pass as we toured through the building. Amazingly enough, that also held true for the administration as well, not just the teachers! Nappers who had a hard time settling down were lying next to staff members who gently patted their backs, others who were upset were being consoled and those who didn't take naps sat quietly with activities to keep them busy.The facility offers three different age-appropriate playgrounds and a gym where the kids can participate in everything from soccer to kung fu to dance. They have bubbles, chalk, scooters and water days! The various centers are all enclosed with safety gates for the little ones and yet the walls are only chest high on an adult so staff can view the entire center. I love that they have a parent's portal where I can tune in and watch my girls at any point during their day. There are limited field trips (namely to the public library a block away) which personally, I am relieved about and yet, they make the effort to bring in professionals to discuss their trades or entertainers like magicians or even ponies to mix things up a bit.We've greatly enjoyed the Independence Day Music Performance and Celebration which is clear everyone puts a lot of time and energy into. It's a family event where the kids sing patriotic songs and get to enjoy extra activities like bounce houses, balloon animals, face painting and more.As a working mom I also really appreciate their longer hours of operation: 630AM to 600PM, that they don't have reduced summer hours and I have yet to experience a snow day when the preschool was closed. Not to mention how Kristin and her staff went above and beyond to protect each child and staff during the pandemic. They, like all of us, weathered the storm and took such extensive measures that I had zero concerns about keeping our girls enrolled; unlike several of my friends' families who needed to quarantine because only the minimum requirements were met.I could go on and on about how outstanding Apple Tree Orchard is. My husband and I could not be more pleased and so greatly appreciate that our girls are truly CARED for. This is not a place where only basic needs are met, my girls thrive in the Apple Tree Orchard environment. We are truly heartbroken that we'll be moving on to kindergarten in the fall and will have to say goodbye. My utmost gratitude and thanks to Kristen and everyone at Apple Tree Orchard! You've been a blessing!