Your Child’s Loving, Home-Away-From-Home
Devoted To Educating Young Children In A Positive, Nurturing Environment
APPLE CREEK PRESCHOOL BEGAN IN ITS FOUNDER'S HOME
Apple Creek Private Preschool began as Apple Valley Schoolhouse in 1987 in founder Tammie L.WIlliams’ home—it quickly grew in popularity leading to a brand new location in Frisco, which opened as Apple Creek Private Preschool in 2000.
HALF-DAY LEARNING ON YOUR SCHEDULE
With morning or afternoon half-day preschool classes available for children ages two through five, two, three, or five days per week, your child receives hands-on learning in an environment filled with stimulating educational experiences—summer and enrichment programs are also available.
Our Values & Mission
Apple Creek is committed to providing a high-quality preschool that builds each child’s self-esteem by giving positive motivation & enriching learning activities.
Apple Creek meets every child’s individual needs by providing a wealth of learning opportunities for social, academic, physical & creative growth.
Apple Creek’s Mission Statement is "Building a foundation of academic and social success through a love of learning."
Apple Creek provides an essential part of your child’s education with exposure to new experiences & exciting classroom visits from community members.
Team Teaching & Low Ratios = The Best Learning Experience
Two degreed or highly experienced teachers per classroom plus low student-to-teacher ratios means your child receives individualized attention and personalized lesson plans. Supporting teachers with continuing education, CPR, and first aid training ensures your child remains in safe, well-educated hands.
Apple Creek Only Hires The Most Dedicated, Talented Teachers
A HIGHLY EXPERIENCED & PASSIONATE FOUNDER
With over 30 years of experience, Founder Tammie L. Williams served on many early childhood education boards and is a popular public speaker on early childhood and parenting. She has a Master’s degree in Child Development and an MBA.
“I believe every child deserves to be loved, nurtured, and respected for who they are. Children need to feel confident, smart, and ready to handle the rigours of public school before they enter Kindergarten. I have devoted my life to the field of Early Childhood because I believe it builds a foundation for success in life.” – Tammie L. Williams
A Longtime Director With A Love For All Children
Director Karen Barron has been with Apple Creek Preschool since 2007. She has outstanding leadership abilities, is actively involved in the community, and remembers almost every child that comes back to visit and greets them by name.
NAEYC Accreditation Gives Your Child The Best Education
The only preschool in Frisco accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children assures your child is in safe, loving, and dedicated hands for high-quality learning with an appropriately challenging and developmentally sound curriculum.
Why Choose Us
- NAEYC accredited
- Certified by the Texas State Center for Early Childhood Development as a Kindergarten Ready Program
- Highly-trained and/or degreed teachers
- Low student-to-teacher ratios
- Team teaching
- Developmentally appropriate classrooms
- Strong parent involvement
- Award winning curricula taught throughout all classrooms