AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Douglas Knoll

About the School

AppleTree Early Learning PCS – Douglas Knoll is a tuition-free public charter preschool located in Ward 8, Washington DC. The campus serves PK3–PK4 students at 2017 Savannah Terrace SE. AppleTree Schools is the largest public preschool program in Washington DC, serving children since 2005. The program is built entirely around the unique needs of three- and four-year-olds, ensuring each child is prepared to enter kindergarten with confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning. All AppleTree campuses use Every Child Ready, a nationally acclaimed early learning curriculum designed exclusively for PK3 and PK4. The approach focuses on social-emotional learning, language, literacy, and STEM through play-based learning and small class sizes. Schools are consistently ranked Strong or Exceptional by DC's Public Charter School Board. Enrollment is tuition-free and open to DC residents. AppleTree campuses are located in Wards 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 across all four quadrants of the city.