Southwest Waterfront · Grades PK3–PK4
AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Southwest offers DC families tuition-free preschool, drawing on over 25 years of providing quality early childhood education. The school operates from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and a uniform is required for all students. Enrichment opportunities include monthly activities tailored for both families and students, fostering a strong community connection. Children also participate in Spanish Language Classes, introducing them to a second language. For families navigating the lottery process, priority consideration is extended to applicants with a Sibling Attending or a Sibling Offered a spot, supporting family unity within the school.
“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
488 VIRGINIA AVENUE SW
Not required
All DC residents enrolled at AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Southwest (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 - Southwest serves grades PK3–PK4 in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood of Washington DC.
AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Southwest is located in Ward 6, Southwest Waterfront, Washington DC.
AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Southwest is a DC public charter school. Contact the school directly for enrollment and seat availability.
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