1300 South Broadway
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Web site:www.appletreeeducation.org
Administrative Contact
Rebecca Dow, Director
(575)894-5646
Email: rebecca.dow@appletreeeducation.org
Agency Telephone Numbers
- Administrative
- (575) 894-5646
- FAX
- FAX(575) 894-0132
Admin. Office Travel Instructions
South side of Broadway, west of Veteran's Home.
Administrative Hours
M - F: 7 am - 6 pm
Administrative Overview
One site with 2 offices, 6 support, 6 part time and 24 full time staff.
Apple Tree / Manzano is a nationally accredited (Star Level 5) faith-based non-profit organization, founded in 1999 to serve families with young children living in Sierra County. We offer a variety of age-appropriate programs, small teacher/child ratios, phonetic learning, integrated curriculum and a center based and teacher directed learning environment. Our goal is to provide a high quality, comprehensive family support program that is affordable and accessible to all families regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, ability, age, or income.
Governed By
Board of Directors.
Mission Statement
AppleTree Educational Center's purpose is to offer a warm, accepting, positive environment in which the whole child can grow--emotionally, socially, creatively, spiritually, intellectually, and physically as we focus on "Meeting the needs of the whole child".
Manzano Christian School is committed to meeting the needs of the whole student spirit, soul, and body. Manzano Christian School will support the family and community as we cooperatively nurture each student to reach their full potential by developing within them a biblical world view, character, and knowledge.
Agency Sites
APPLETREE EDUCATIONAL CENTER / MANZANO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
1300 South Broadway
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Search Terms (AIRS Taxonomy)
Parenting Skills Development
Kindergarten
Extended Day Care
Elementary Education
Early Child Development
Agency Services
EDUCATION
| ELIGIBILITY |
6 weeks to 13 years |
| DESCRIPTION |
Nationally accredited educational Center that offers a variety of age-appropriate programs including: child care for infants 6 weeks to age 5, after school care for children age 5 through 13 and Manzano Christian School for grades K-5 through 8th. |
| FEES |
Application/registration fee and tuition ranging from $80.00 to $125.00 per week. Accepts State Assistance. Scholarship applications available. Free tuition for children of foster parents, teen mothers and grandparents with temporary custody of their grandchildren. Nutritious meals included. |
| HOURS |
M-F: 7 AM - 6 PM |
| APPLICATION |
Tour facility, complete and submit notarized application, parent/child interview. |
| LANGUAGES |
English, Spanish and sign language. |
PARENTING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
| ELIGIBILITY |
Families living in Sierra County and surrounding areas |
| DESCRIPTION |
Program that teaches the skills that enable parents to deal constructively and consistently with a broad spectrum of child rearing issues such as health and wellness, child development, guidance and discipline, information about resources available to help families, etc. Workshops include presentations, small group activities; opportunities for parents to interact with children, etc. |
| FEES |
Usually free, child care provided
|
| HOURS |
As scheduled, mostly lunch time, evenings, or weekends |
| APPLICATION |
By appointment, walk-in, apply for entrance
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| LANGUAGES |
English |
KINDERGARTEN
| ELIGIBILITY |
Children 5 years of age by September 1st of the current school year. |
| DESCRIPTION |
To provide foundation-level learning experiences in an age appropriate setting; to instill in children a life long love of learning. Learning environment is based on an understanding of how young children learn with both child directed and teacher directed learning. Activities include phonetic learning, understanding basic numbers and how to use them in everyday life; memory training; indoor and outdoor large motor activities; music, art, drama, science, social studies, nature study, field trips, and a language rich environment. Low teacher child ratios, parent involvement, and caring staff help children development strong social/emotional skills
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| FEES |
Up to $200.00 per month, scholarships available |
| HOURS |
M-F: 8 AM - 3 PM |
| APPLICATION |
Tour facility, complete and submit notarized application, parent/child interview. |
| LANGUAGES |
English |
EXTENDED DAY CARE
| ELIGIBILITY |
Children 5 years of age through 13 years of age |
| DESCRIPTION |
Apple Tree, a level 5 licensed center provides supervised care for school aged children prior to the beginning or following the end of the school day, on school holidays and teacher work/conference days and during school breaks including summer. Activities include art, music, heath and wellness, fieldtrips, indoor and outdoor large motor activities, organized games, tutoring, science and math, in a language rich environment. |
| FEES |
From $3.00 per hour up to $65.00 week during summer months, tuition assistance available |
| HOURS |
M-F: 7 AM - 6 PM |
| APPLICATION |
Tour facility, complete and submit notarized application |
| LANGUAGES |
English and Spanish |
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
| ELIGIBILITY |
Children in grades 1st through 8th |
| DESCRIPTION |
To provide an integrated system of learning from kindergarten through eighth grade. Combined age groups, small teacher child ratios, individualized curriculum address the academic needs of each student. Mastery of basic skills lay a foundation for future learning, critical thinking, and problem solving. Curriculum includes; math; science; social studies; English; word building; technology; Spanish; music; drama; art; physical education; and bible. |
| FEES |
Up to $300.00 per month, scholarships available
|
| HOURS |
M-F: 8 AM - 3 PM |
| APPLICATION |
Tour facility, complete and submit notarized application, parent/child interview. |
| LANGUAGES |
English and Spanish |
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
| AGE RANGE |
6 weeks to 13 years |
| DESCRIPTION |
Apple Tree has a nationally accredited early childhood development program committed to helping each child reach their full individual potential. Small teacher child ratios, qualified staff and health and safety issues are addressed. A large portion of the day is spent in learning centers which include Art, Science/Nature, Reading, Manipulative, Listening, Dramatic Play, Computer, Quiet Area, and Block Play. Within these centers, the teacher provides activities and materials to facilitate your child's development. Children are encouraged to become involved in the activities, discover concepts, and master skills at their own rate of development. Children learn about their world when they manipulate materials, experiment, and talk about their experiences. Play is the medium through which young children translate experiences into something meaningful to them. |
| FEES |
From $3.00 an hour up to $125.00 per week, tuition assistance available |
| HOURS |
M-F: 7 AM - 6 PM |
| APPLICATION |
By appointment, walk-in, apply for entrance, emergency
|
| LANGUAGES |
English, Spanish and sign language. |
Report date: 9/28/06
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