Imagine, Create, Participate.
Where we preserve the magic, wonder and innocence of early childhood!
License # 093625156
Our Motto
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Enriching the mind one child at a time.
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Learn to Play, Converse with Confidence.
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Knowledge is power.
A Little More
What is the applebee preschool
We are a part day or full day all inclusive play based (guided play) preschool program, Joanie Giraudo has owned The Applebee Preschool since 1996. She loves creating a community of learners within their larger community.
We recently relocated
The Applebee Preschool recently relocated to Folsom from Menlo Park in June 2020 and now to El Dorado Hills in 2023. Joanie and her daughter wanted to be closer to their family. Folsom/El Dorado Hills also fit their needs to find a place to live that encompasses their core values and morals. Please feel free to stop by and say hi!
see us in action
Check us out on Facebook and instagram! We've been around for 29 years.
Potty training
We don't believe that children need to be potty trained before they are ready, therefore, we will help with the process when it works for your child,
tell your friends
We are loving our new location in El Droado Hills! We can't wait to meet you!
daily snacks
Daily Snack: Each day we provide a healthy, creative daily snack. We love to cook and the kids enjoy creating our weekly menu.
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Daily Schedule
What A Typical Day Looks Like
Our program is what we like to call "child lead," therefore, each day tends to look a little different than the one before. Our schedule is based on the needs of the children that day. We always have a welcoming circle, free play both inside and out, snack, stories/music and a goodbye circle. During free play we provide children with the choices to build, create, and get messy. All of this is done with the idea that we are building both independence and friendships simultaneously.. Our environment is rich with hands on, developmentally based, creative play spaces. We encourage and incorporate the children's ideas and creativity into our curriculum.
