Spring Valley · Grades PK3–PK4
AppleTree Early Learning PCS – Spring Valley is a tuition-free public charter preschool located in Ward 3, Washington DC. The campus serves PK3–PK4 students at 4900 Massachusetts Avenue NW. 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.
4900 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW
Not required
All DC residents enrolled at AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Spring Valley (ages 5–21) qualify for Kids Ride Free — a SmarTrip card that grants free Metrobus, Metrorail, and DC Circulator rides on school days.
Students enrolled at this school qualify for Kids Ride Free DC — a free SmarTrip card for unlimited Metrorail, Metrobus, and DC Circulator rides during the school year.
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