Columbia Heights · Grades PK3–PK4
AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Columbia Heights provides tuition-free preschool for DC families, drawing on over 25 years of delivering early childhood education within the city. The school focuses on foundational learning experiences for young children. To enrich student development, monthly activities are organized for both families and students, complemented by Spanish Language Classes designed to introduce early language skills. The school operates from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. daily, and a uniform is required for all students. For families participating in the lottery, priority consideration is extended to applicants with siblings currently attending the school or siblings who have been offered enrollment.
“For over 25 years, AppleTree Schools have offered tuition-free preschool to families in DC, providing quality early childhood education through our research-based instructional program, Every Child Ready. With 13 locations, we focus on PK3 and PK4, blending academics, social-emotional development, and play-based learning to create a structured, nurturing first-time school experience. Our experienced teachers foster creativity, engagement, and a love of learning while empowering children to explo”
Enrichment
Monthly activities for families and students · Spanish Language Classes
2750 14TH STREET NW
Not required
All DC residents enrolled at AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Columbia Heights (ages 5–21) qualify for Kids Ride Free — a SmarTrip card that grants free Metrobus, Metrorail, and DC Circulator rides on school days.
AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Columbia Heights serves grades PK3–PK4 in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington DC.
AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Columbia Heights is located in Ward 1, Columbia Heights, Washington DC.
AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Columbia Heights is a DC public charter school. Contact the school directly for enrollment and seat availability.
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