The Applewood School is a child care center and preschool in Lakewood, Colorado serving children ages 1 through 6. The school operates four classrooms and describes a developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum with low teacher–child ratios.
The Applewood School is a child care center and preschool serving children aged 1 through 6 in Lakewood, Colorado. The program is organized into four classrooms and emphasizes developmentally appropriate activities and daily outdoor time.
Instruction emphasizes play as the foundation for learning and integrates multiple instructional models aligned with Colorado Early Learning Guidelines and Common Core standards. The site lists specific curricula used in older classrooms, including Hands-On Standards (math), Second-Step (social & emotional), Zoo-Phonics (phonics), and Handwriting Without Tears (handwriting).
A classroom for children approximately 2.5 to 4 years old that provides teacher-guided and self-directed activities, daily outside play, circle time, music, art, science, reading and math in a curriculum that builds toward kindergarten readiness.
A classroom for children ages 4 to 6 years that emphasizes structured morning meetings, learning centers, group instruction and independent skills, with daily outside play and activities designed to prepare children for kindergarten.
A classroom for children ages 12 to 26 months that offers age-appropriate choices, teacher- and child-led activities, daily outdoor play (weather dependent), circle time, and activities in science, art, music, movement and early literacy.
A classroom for children ages 24 to 36 months focused on encouraging independence, regular outdoor play, circle time and centers; teachers assist with potty training as part of the daily routine.
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