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Apple Tree University

Preschool. Where higher education begins!

Join Us For Summer Camp 2024!

Free Community Play Date - Saturday September 9th, 2024

Join us for an exciting and enriching day at our free Preschool Community Playdate at Apple Tree University Preschool & Infant Center! This event is a wonderful opportunity for families to explore our vibrant early childhood center and see firsthand what makes our preschool special. Whether you're new to the area or simply looking to learn more about quality early childhood education, this is the perfect event for you.

At our Community Playdate, you'll have the chance to connect with other families in the community. Bring your little ones to enjoy face painting, interactive play stations, and more, while you meet and mingle with fellow parents. We're excited to open our doors to the entire neighborhood and build lasting connections.

In addition to fun and educational activities, this event is a fantastic opportunity to tour our classrooms and playgrounds and experience the joy of learning that we cultivate every day. Our dedicated teachers and staff will be on hand to answer any questions, share insights about our programs and curriculum, and showcase our state-of-the-art learning centers designed to engage and inspire young minds.

We can't wait to welcome you and your family to our Community Playdate. Come play, learn, and grow with us!

18900 Saticoy Street, Reseda, CA 91335

Have fun with your neighbors, connect with families in your community, and make friends! C

Enroll Now for Fall 2025 and receive

One Week FREE Tuition!

ATU is now accepting applications for Fall 2025! Our nurturing, play-based preschool and daycare programs serve children ages 2 through kindergarten. Limited infant care spots may also be available—tour today.

 

Enroll by August 31, 2025, and receive one week of free tuition!


Give your child a joyful, learning-rich start in a warm, community-rooted environment. Spaces fill quickly—secure your spot today!

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Welcome to
Apple Tree University
Preschool and Infant Center! Trusted Childcare in Reseda since 2002

Rooted in the legacy of The Toddler’s Clubhouse, where families found high quality daycare for over two decades, Apple Tree University brings new energy to a beloved community program while keeping the warm, family-centered feel parents know and love.

Family-Owned

Community-Trusted

ATU is a family-run preschool and daycare serving children from 6 weeks through kindergarten. Our mission is simple: create a safe, joyful space where your child feels seen, supported, and inspired to grow.

  • Infant care that nurtures

  • Toddler care that encourages exploration

  • Preschool learning that sparks curiosity

Learning Through Play,

Backed by Research

At ATU, play is powerful. Our research-informed, inquiry-based curriculum nurtures creativity, critical thinking, communication, and confidence—all essential for lifelong learning.

  • Brain-based, relationship-driven teaching

  • Language-rich classrooms with bilingual teachers

  • Early STEM exploration through hands-on discovery

  • Strong social-emotional foundations: empathy, collaboration, and problem-solving

  • Gentle daily rhythms with room to explore, grow, and thrive

Welcome to

Apple Tree University

Preschool and Infant Center

Trusted Childcare in

Reseda since 2002

Dr. September Ewing, Reseda Daycare owner

Meet Dr. September 

The heart behind Apple Tree University Preschool & Infant Daycare Center in Reseda

  • 25 + years in early childhood care & education

  • B.A. in Child Development; M.A. & PhD in Education

  • CSUN Child Development lecturer since 2014

 

A mom of three and partner of nearly 30 years, Dr. September pairs real-life parenting wisdom with research-driven expertise to create a warm, play-based daycare and preschool where kids, and their families, thrive. She believes raising good humans takes a village, and she’s here to support yours every step of the way.

The heart behind Apple Tree University

Preschool & Infant Daycare Center in Reseda

Freshman Class

6 weeks to 24 months old

Our program is specially designed to meet the unique needs of infants, ensuring that they receive the love, care and attention required for healthy growth and development.

Sophomore Class

2 to 3 years old

Your child will experience a variety of activities and resources designed to promote brain growth during this critical time period in development.

Junior & Senior Class

3 to 5 years old

Our programs strive to instill a deep, intrinsic love of learning so that children are excited to learn and to share with others that they know. Classrooms are organized with structured learning centers and activities.

Our Programs

Our Programs

Freshman Class

6 weeks to 24 months old

Our program is specially designed to meet the unique needs of infants, ensuring that they receive the love, care and attention required for healthy growth and development.

Junior & Senior Class

3 to 5 years old

Our programs strive to instill a deep, intrinsic love of learning so that children are excited to learn and to share with others that they know. Classrooms are organized with structured learning centers and activities.

Sophomore Class

2 to 3 years old

Your child will experience a variety of activities and resources designed to promote brain growth during this critical time period in development.

Learn through Play!

Learn through Play!

Everyday Magic at

Apple Tree University

Preschool & Infant Daycare!

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