Apple Tree Children Center 888 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

"My son has been going to Apple Tree since he was six months old. From the very first day it was clear just how important creating a fun, educational, and safe environment is to Jasmine and all the teachers at Apple Tree. Every day I see kids excitedly running up to the door to ring the bell eager to start their day. My son, who is now 18 months old, is one of them. He loves going to Apple Tree and would probably much prefer to stay there than come home with me. What is particularly impressive about Apple Tree is the combination of "whole child" approaches to learning like Montessori with Mandarin immersion. Learning a tonal language from native Mandarin speakers is such an invaluable experience. The amount of Mandarin my child knows despite living in a non-Mandarin speaking household is impressive. He is also learning skills, like cleaning up, in such a way that creates an intrinsic motivation to help without being asked. And even more importantly, I can tell that my son is social, happy, and well-adjusted. I have also been impressed with the communication between Apple Tree and parents/guardians. Apple Tree provides an informative email with the concepts being taught, key activities of note, and a reminder of schedule changes. Apple Tree also utilizes a user-friendly app platform that lets you check-in and out, see photos of your child engaged in all sorts of fun activities from the week, and set up emergency contacts. One of the fantastic things about Apple Tree is that they offer an optional Saturday class once per month so that parents/guardians can have a weekend-day to catch up on sleep, chores, or hobbies. Additionally, for many of the scheduled holidays they offer "back-up care" for an additional fee. This is an incredible option - my son gets the same amazing care and activities at a fraction of what it would cost to pay a sitter. Apple Tree is truly an exceptional place and I absolutely recommend it! I feel so grateful to Jasmine and all the teachers wonderful environment they have created for learning. I don't even want to think about how heart-breaking it will be once my son graduates in a few years."