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AppleTree Monroe Avenue

1953 Monroe Ave. Grand Rapids, MI 49505
616-447-7837
Hours 6AM – 6PM, Monday – Friday
Program Director: Ms. Diana B.

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Welcome to our Monroe Avenue School!

We are proud to offer quality child care and preschool to the Grand Rapids area. We are conveniently located on Monroe Avenue near the intersection of Knapp Street and Monroe Avenue and the US-131 Ann Street exit.

9 Unique Programs for Every Age and Stage…

  • Infants (6 wks. to 12 mos.)
  • Toddlers (12 mos. to 24 mos.)
  • Toddlers (24 mos. to 30 mos.)
  • Young Preschool (30 mos. to 36 mos.)
  • K-Prep/Preschool 3 – 4 yrs.
  • K-Prep/Preschool 4 – 5 yrs.
  • K-Prep/Young 5’s
  • Before and After School: K through 5th Grade
  • Explorer Camps: 1st through 5th Grade

Opened in 1998

The first AppleTree

The Monroe Avenue of AppleTree Early Care and Preschool is the first AppleTree location and opened in February 1998.  We have been proud to offer quality care and education to the families of Grand Rapids for over a decade.

Careers

Come join our dynamic, professional teaching team and make a difference in a child’s life today.

Benefits available to our full-time employees include:

  • A fun, caring, loving environment for children
  • Tuition discounts
  • Paid holidays
  • Weekends off
  • Vacation and personal days
  • Insurance benefits
  • Continuing education and training opportunities
  • Work at the same location where your child is enrolled
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Monroe Avenue Location Team

Ms. Maggie H.

Program Director

Meet Ms. Maggie. She is the Program Director at our Monroe Ave., MI location and has been in the industry for 15+ years. Ms. Maggie attended Baker College and gained her Associates Degree. She obtained her BA from Florida International University in December of 2022.

Ms. Maggie has a love for kids! She was adopted and now fosters children. Her home is full of love between her own children and her foster children. She coaches cheerleading and runs a football team. Ms. Maggie loves music, games, reading, hiking and much more!

Ms. Casey M.

Assistant Program Director

Meet Ms. Casey. She is the Assistant Program Director at our Monroe Ave., MI location and has been in the industry for 3 years. Ms. Casey just completed her CDA!

Ms. Casey has been married for 8 years and has 2 daughters. She loves to camp and spend time with her family!

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