Our daughter just left AppleTree daycare to go to preschool at CAIS (and luckily 8 of us migrated there together) and while we are happy to get into CAIS, we miss the families and teachers at AppleTree so much. After the SIP was lifted for daycares, AppleTree did everything possible to make sure they were ready to take kids back safely (changed flooring so cleaning can be done to COVID standards, changed HEPA filters, utilizing multiple doors for flow of traffic) and still kept the loving environment for the kids! The teachers create the most nurturing and fun day for the kids. My daughter started at 11 months and we were there for 2 years and 9 months. She always loved daycare, families got together and had monthly play dates and really helped each other out. The community is fantastic and you are really supported. It feels pricey - but you really get more than you realize. All meals, snacks, and milk. They don’t nickel and dime you for being 5 minutes late. You get yoga, music, and art classes - even at 1. We thought it wasn’t useful at 1, but was amazed at the usefulness of activities. (Walking on egg crates to help with balance). The teachers have really helped my daughter gain confidence while she was there. Jasmine is amazing - all the kids and parents love her and she somehow hires teachers that have that ‘touch’ so your kid just goes to school without issue.

We can’t say enough great things about Apple Tree! Our son started there full time in February 2019, and was there until the lockdown started in March. We were referred to Apple Tree by friends of ours, whose daughter went there for 2yrs. They were so good with him. Jasmine, the owner, is very kind and responsive. She always makes time to check in with parents on a regular basis. She only wants what is best for the kids. My son loved all the ladies who worked there. We wished we could have kept him there longer, but he is off to preschool this Fall. Note that it is a Mandarin immersion daycare, which was not a problem at all for my son, even though we are English speakers. He did not show any difficulties or delays in speech. Another bonus is that they feed the 1yr old and up kids breakfast, lunch, and snacks. There is also a strong parent group on Facebook, but it’s fully up to you if you want to join. As of this posting (8-06-20), they do have an immediate opening. Please reach out to me or contact Apple Tree if you are interested or want to know more. They are fully licensed, and are following SF city guidelines regarding Covid.

My daughter has been attending Apple Tree Daycare since February and we absolutely love it here. The facilities are spacious, bright and immaculately clean. The teachers love children and lavish them with individual attention. And my baby adores her teachers - she lights up every day when she sees them! Every day at dropoff and pickup we have a quick chat with Jasmine, the director, who takes the time to chat with each parent about their child. Pickup and dropoff is a breeze, and the new location at Columbia Square is across the street from a park & playground where we take baby sometimes to play on the swings. If you're lucky enough to get in, you will also love this place.