Upper & Lower Playschool
Green Apple Garden
Green Apple Garden is an outdoor immersion infant, toddler, and preschool program. Located in Ann Arbor, our playschools are structured around the Reggio Emilia approach, with an emphasis on authentic play and spending time outside.
Our Mission
To nurture each child's need for self-expression and connection to the natural world.
What We Offer
Authentic, play-based experiences, supported by the most recent research in early childhood education
Teaching environmental stewardship at a young age
Anti-bias education
Time outside every day, rain, snow or sunshine!
Small family groups
Flexible schedules, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Lower School
Located at 2664 Miller Road, our program consists of the Infants and 1 year olds (Pips & Seedlings) and 2 year olds (Sprouts) . The majority of our time is spent outside, and there is a gross motor / art studio for the very cold days during the winter months. Care is the curriculum for our infants, and we baby-wear often. Our classrooms are soothing spaces with natural light and materials.
Ages 6 weeks to ~2.5 years old
Lower School Overview:
Child to Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1
Ages: 6 weeks- ~2.5 years
Daily Attendance: 25 children
Hours: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Our Lower School program includes:
engaging themes based in nature
small, loving "family groups" with peers
mixed-aged play
organic snack a.m. and p.m.
cloth diaper-friendly and baby-wearing
events for families and community
Upper School
Ages 2.5 to 6 years old
Our Upper School is located just down the road from the Lower School at 511 Miller Avenue. Our preschool program is at this location. We have designated rooms designed to cater to different subjects and materials for the children to choose from. We spend most of our time outside exploring our natural playscapes, beautiful gardens and our community.
Upper School Overview:
Child to Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1
Ages: 2.5-6 years old
Daily Attendance: 30 children
Hours: M-F 8:30am - 5:30pm
“The Reggio Emilia approach challenges us to view children as competent and capable learners, worthy of respect and trust.” – Peter Moss
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Green Apple Garden Lower School
2664 Miller Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
734-773-3182
galower@appleplayschools.org
Director: Ashley Giles
Apple Playschools EIN: 46-5404037
Green Apple Garden Upper School
511 Miller Rd,
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
734-369-6563
gaupper@appleplayschools.org
Apple Playschools EIN: 46-5404037
