Douglass · Grades PK3–PK4
AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Douglas Knoll provides tuition-free preschool, delivering quality early childhood education to DC families, a service it has offered for over 25 years. The school day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with a required uniform for all students. Beyond daily instruction, enrichment programs include engaging Spanish Language Classes and monthly activities specifically designed to involve both families and students. These opportunities aim to extend learning and community engagement outside regular classroom hours. For families considering enrollment, lottery priorities are extended to siblings currently attending the school or siblings who have been offered a place. This policy helps maintain family connections within the school environment and supports continuity for returning families.
“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
2017 SAVANNAH TERRACE SE
Not required
All DC residents enrolled at AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Douglas Knoll (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 - Douglas Knoll serves grades PK3–PK4 in the Douglass neighborhood of Washington DC.
AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Douglas Knoll is located in Ward 8, Douglass, Washington DC.
AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Douglas Knoll is a DC public charter school. Contact the school directly for enrollment and seat availability.
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