The Early Years Are Learning Years
At Applewood We Help Make Them Count!

At Applewood, we help each young child get a strong foundation for learning and growth by responding to their individual needs and interests. Applewood is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - a widely recognized mark of high-quality. For more information on the benefits of NAEYC accreditation, visit www.naeyc.org.

The professional staff at Applewood has many years of experience in early childhood development as well as backgrounds in music, art and education. Our teachers hold Associate's degrees or higher (including some Master's). We offer low teacher-child ratios in an atmosphere that encourages and supports a caring community of learners. All teachers are members of NAEYC and possess credentials from the State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services Child Development Bureau.

Our staff is comprised of a Director, Business Manager, Head Teachers, Teachers and Program Aides.

The Director must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and must have several years of experience with young children and families. Course work in Administration is also required.

The Business Manager must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance and must have several years of experience in the field of finance. A background including young children is preferred.

The Head Teachers must possess Bachelor's Degrees in Early Childhood Education or a related field and must have a minimum of 3 years of experience.

Teachers must possess Associate Degrees in Early Childhood Education and must have experience with young children.

Program Aides must have a strong desire to work with young children. Experience with young children is required.

The Applewood Learning Center prides itself on the high quality programs it provides to the children and families it serves. Applewood recognizes that the foundation upon which these programs grow is our staff. As such, Applewood has a vested interest in attracting and retaining the most highly qualified and dedicated staff. For more on Applewood's position on compensating early childhood educators and to learn more about working at Applewood, click here.

Our Governing Body

A Board of Directors, comprised of parent volunteers, a teacher representative and the Educational Director, is the elected governing body for The Applewood Learning Center. The Board is responsible for setting policy, overseeing the administration of the center and monitoring its finances.

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