About Us
Apple Tree Academy is a community of four independent Early Childhood Education Programs that are passionate about educating young children and supporting their families. Each day hundreds of families entrust our professional staff to care for their precious “little” ones as we provide a research based program with exclusive focus on the development of early childhood minds. Children learn and develop best when they have strong, loving, positive relationships with parents and their care givers. Our teachers build a strong and effective partnership as they watch each child grow and excel at Apple Tree Academy.
Our Belief:
- We believe that the “whole child” is to be appreciated for their individual gifts and talents.
- Our teachers are committed to providing a loving environment for your child while he or she learns the skills necessary to be a life long learner.
- In partnership with the family, we will nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.
- We believe that every child deserves personalized care in a positive learning environment that meets each child at their stage of development.
- Our childcare, preschool, and school-age programs provide meaningful experiences that meet children at their level of understanding.
We are a fully contracted preschool with the Early Learning Coalition of Martin County (ELCIRMO) and the Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County (ELCSLC). We offer the “free” Florida Voluntary Pre Kindergarten Program (VPK) for all students that turn 4 by September 1st.
Our History
Apple Tree Academy has served the parents and children of Florida’s Treasure Coast for more than a decade. Apple Tree Academy includes four locations and is independently owned by John & Lisa Chitty, who have a strong background in early childhood education and curriculum. We believe that families in our community need a place where their child will be taught from a caring perspective, and cared for by professional, nurturing staff.
