Schoolage Program Parent Testimonials

Samara G. (Max-5 & Cole-2) Apple Tree Ankeny
"My children surprise me almost every week with the things they have learned at Apple Tree. For example, my four-year-old son said, "My esophagus hurts." He had learned about the body the week before."

Terese F. (Nick-5 & Allie-2) Apple Tree Ankeny
"The people that take care of our children are very important to us. We are comfortable leaving Nick and Allie at Apple Tree. Our children both smile and wave good-bye. No tears, no crying, just a simple "See you later mommy". What a wonderful feeling."

Anita H. (Alex-8 & Holly-2) Apple Tree Ashworth
"We have been attending Apple Tree for 5 years with our first child, and we are still with the center with our second child now enrolled. It has been the open communication and warm, caring staff, as well as the convenient location that has kept us coming back to Apple Tree every year."

Scott D. (Keaton-5, Cameron-3 & Landon-7 months) Apple Tree E.P True
"With Apple Tree, we know that our kids are well cared for, not just being babysat. The teachers’ emphasis on discipline will prepare them for their schoolage years."

Jeni G. (Riley-5) Apple Tree Hickman
"I don’t know if I could have interviewed and hand picked my own staff as well as the team our Apple Tree has pulled together. The variety of age, background and personality means our children’s care is looked at in many ways. They are excellent, if I can’t be with Riley myself, I am glad they can be!"

Kristin W. (Kyle-7 & Ellery-10 months) Apple Tree Hickman
"I have two children that attend Apple Tree. My oldest child is six and attends before and after school each day. My younger child is nine months old and has attended Apple Tree for seven months. I am very happy with the care my children receive at Apple Tree for many reasons. The Director and/or Assistant Director are always available to parents. I have been very impressed by the teachers at the center. The entire staff is very friendly, positive and ready to answer questions. There has been little change in the staff during the 1½ years we have had the children at the center. I know employee retention can be an issue and I appreciate the efforts to minimize the changes. The center is not huge so I feel like my children get plenty of attention! Finally, I like the center because it is in a very convenient location. I would definitely recommend Apple Tree to other friends and/or family."

Monica F. (Lauren-7 & Claire-4) Apple Tree Norwalk
"The teachers make all the difference for me. They truly love the children. It gives me tremendous piece of mind knowing that if I can’t be with my children, they are safe, happy and loved at Apple Tree."

Maria W. (Maddie-7 & Kate-4) Apple Tree Ankeny
"Our children have been fortunate to have teachers who care about them. Our children have positive interactions and relationships with all of the staff."

Deb B. (Dana-8) Apple Tree Norwalk
"My daughter likes the field trips that are offered during the summer months and spring/holiday breaks. She has many of her school friends at Apple Tree that she can play with. Also she loves the snacks and her teachers. As a parent, the teachers do an excellent job with the children, offering them many opportunities to learn new things and challenging them."

Angela & Ryan S. (Andy-5 & Beth-3) Apple Tree Norwalk
"We enjoy Apple Tree because it provides a very positive, fun, and dependable environment that our children love to be in."

Joyce H. (Reed-8 & Grant-6) Apple Tree Norwalk
"Our children have gone to Apple Tree Children’s Center since they were newborns and now they are in the school-age program. Needless to say, we have been pleased with the excellent care the Apple Tree staff has given our children at levels from newborn to school-age. We find the Apple Tree staff very caring and professional, and always striving for ways to meet our needs. Now that our children in the school-age program, we appreciate the educational programs they provide. Our children look at Apple Tree as their home away from home!"

Julie & Tim L. (Nick-9 & Jessica-3) Apple Tree Pleasant
"Both of our children have been enrolled at Apple Tree. Our son, Nick made lots of new friends. Our daughter, Jessie looks forward to going to ‘school’ everyday. She even asks to go on weekends."

Janelle M. (McKenna-5) Apple Tree Pleasant
"Apple Tree has provided my children with wonderful care over the last five years. It is reassuring to know that my children are happy and well cared for each day. Apple Tree is the best child care program available."

Anne C. (Blake-3 & Caitlin-1) Apple Tree Pleasant
"Our favorite things about Apple Tree are the teachers! They are all very caring and involved with the children’s progress. They all know all of the students by name and make great efforts to keep the parents aware of the child’s development. Thank you!"

Nikki K. (Lexi 7 & Trevor-4) Apple Tree Pleasant
"I like Apple Tree because my kids do. They have always been well taken care of and loved by the staff. They always seem to have fun."

Dawn C. (Cody-7 & Paige-5) Apple Tree Pleasant
"Apple Tree has been an important part of my family’s life since 1996. ‘Love, staff continuity, structured activities, and fun’ are key words to describe why we appreciate the center. Friendships with staff and among children have developed to last a lifetime. Thank you for the security and peace of mind you have provided and your competence in caring for my children."

Max & Linda W. (Emma-6 & Sophie-3) Apple Tree Urbandale
"When we cannot be with them, we are comforted to know that our girls are well cared for. The staff and teachers at Apple Tree are wonderful. Our girls enjoy their days at Apple Tree."

Traci & Greg S. (Mason-6 & Evan-18 months) Apple Tree Urbandale
"We started our oldest child at Apple Tree in February 1999. We came from an in-home daycare setting to a center. Within weeks we found our child talking more, knowing more of his colors, letters, etc. I admit the transition from in-home to a center took some time, but the staff made me feel at ease. When our second child started at Apple Tree in September 2001, the transition was easier simply because I know my children are in good hands! Would I recommend Apple Tree to others? You bet!"