Preschool & Child Care Center Serving Tucson, AZ

Mission & Values:

The family is the primary and the most important relationship in the child’s life.

Teachers are ready to work in partnership with you as they plan for the education and care of your child. They will rely on your ongoing input, questions, and suggestions.

The first five years of a child’s life are essential to brain development.

We guarantee that we will promote your child’s growth and development through age-appropriate teaching.

Working parents can’t do it alone.

We are focused on meeting the high expectations of today’s working parents by providing a safe and secure environment for your child to learn and grow.

All families need and deserve support.

We will strengthen the connection between your work and family life by creating a special place that supports them both in our family-owned and operated learning center.

WOW! From In-Home To The Apple Tree Now

Carmina Mariscal began running an in-home childcare in 2000. She partnered with United Way’s Early Childhood Partnership of Southern Pima County in the Green Valley-Sahuarita area before opening The Apple Tree Learning Centers in September 2013.

A Dedicated Owner-Director With Over 22 Years Of Experience

Mrs. Carmina continues leading Apple Tree with passion and expertise. Backed by an AA in Early Childhood Education and a Child Development Associate® credential, her 2 decades of experience speak for themselves.

Congressional Recognition & A Quality First Rating

After being recognized as a local caregiver of the week, Congress honored Carmina at the 2010 National Child Care Providers Awards Ceremony. The Apple Tree Learning Centers has an Arizona Quality First 3-star rating.

A Varied Curriculum Supports Every Child’s Development

Rather than focusing on one way of learning, at Apple Tree, we use multiple learning methods to raise every child up in their early years.

PLAY-BASED

The play-based Creative Curriculum® offers hands-on, experiential learning that strengthens your child’s cognitive, language, motor, creative, and social-emotional skills.

MONTESSORI-INSPIRED

Learning happens through self-paced discovery and child-led play. The Montessori method encourage creativity, critical thinking, and independence, and children use age-appropriate toys and tools to master these important skills.

REGGIO-INSPIRED

The Reggio philosophy centers child-directed exploration, collaboration, and independent communication with teacher-guided support. Teachers partner with parents to support children’s growth, development, and learning.

Preschool & Child Care Center Serving Tucson, AZ

Mission & Values:

The family is the primary and the most important relationship in the child’s life.

The first five years of a child’s life are essential to brain development.

Working parents can’t do it alone.

All families need and deserve support.

WOW! From In-Home To The Apple Tree Now

A Dedicated Owner-Director With Over 22 Years Of Experience

Congressional Recognition & A Quality First Rating

A Varied Curriculum Supports Every Child’s Development

PLAY-BASED

MONTESSORI-INSPIRED

REGGIO-INSPIRED

Your Child’s Bright Future Starts With Incredible

Teachers, 3 Curricula, & Award-Winning Care

How Old Is Your Child?

Infants

Toddlers

Preschool

School Age

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