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Green Apple Garden – Lower School

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Green Apple Garden – Lower School

Preschool Details

Green Apple Garden Playschool-Lower is an outdoor immersion program for infants and toddlers located in Ann Arbor. Rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy, their playschools honor each child’s authentic self while providing them with a place to learn in a community focused on building nurturing relationships, inquiry driven play-based discovery, art exploration and expression, and outdoor play. Their spacious outdoor classrooms and gardens provide a sensory rich environment that cultivates curious competent learners and caring community minded citizens. Green Apple Garden Playschool is part of Apple Playschools, a local education nonprofit providing work, play, and learning experiences for social change.

Website: https://www.appleplayschools.org/greenapplegarden
Email: Galower@appleplayschools.org
Phone Number:  ​734-773-3182 

 

Contact Information

Website: https://www.appleplayschools.org/greenapplegarden
Email: Galower@appleplayschools.org
Phone Number:  ​734-773-3182 

 

Preschool Type: Nature, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 6 weeks-2.5 years
Schedule Type:  Customizable Schedule 
Hours: Half Day, School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week

About Green Apple Garden – Lower School

 

Green Apple Garden Playschool-Lower is an outdoor immersion program for infants and toddlers located in Ann Arbor. Rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy, their playschools honor each child’s authentic self while providing them with a place to learn in a community focused on building nurturing relationships, inquiry driven play-based discovery, art exploration and expression, and outdoor play. Their spacious outdoor classrooms and gardens provide a sensory rich environment that cultivates curious competent learners and caring community minded citizens. Green Apple Garden Playschool is part of Apple Playschools, a local education nonprofit providing work, play, and learning experiences for social change. 

Green Apple Garden Lower - In the Snow - a baby in the snow
Green Apple Garden Lower School - A toddler balances on rocks around a sand play area
Green Apple Garden Lower School - child in yellow rain coat holds a worm
Green Apple Garden Lower School - A baby sits outside in front of a puddle
Green Apple Garden Lower School - Painting with natural materials

 

 

 

Testimonials:

“I’ve had two kids attend Green Apple from infancy to kindergarten (and onto Apple Scouts!). During our time, the loving environment, the commitment to nature and diversity, the willingness to meet children where they are – all of that has remained constant.”

Robyn, Green Apple Parent,?April 2026?

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