Mandarin Immersion · San Francisco
A place to grow, explore & belong.
Apple Tree is a nurturing San Francisco early learning center where Mandarin immersion meets Reggio Emilia– and Montessori-inspired learning, for children four months through five years.
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- Ages
- 4 months – 5 years
- Language
- Mandarin Immersion
- Location
- 888 Folsom St · San Francisco
- Hours
- 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Learning Philosophy
Learning through
curiosity.
We combine the Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches to nurture curiosity, independence and a strong sense of community. Children learn through exploration, with the environment as a teacher, and choose activities that build real-life skills at their own pace.
Our goal is a balanced daily rhythm where every child feels safe, happy and free to discover in the way that suits them.
- Explore
- Create
- Connect
- Grow
Our Space
Room to discover.
Inside and out, Apple Tree is built for movement, play and long stretches of focused exploration.
4,000 sq ft
Indoor learning space
4,000 sq ft
Outdoor playground
Mandarin Immersion
Language becomes part of everyday life.
Our year-round Mandarin immersion program welcomes every level of language proficiency. Children hear and use Mandarin naturally — through songs, stories, activities and everyday conversation with their teachers.
80%
Mandarin
20%
English
- Music
- Art
- Sports
- Stories
- Dance
- Yoga
Programs
One journey, four months to five years.
From 4 months
Infants
A nurturing beginning, with familiar faces, gentle routines and plenty of time for sensory discovery.
Early learning
Toddlers
Exploration, independence and play, with open-ended materials children can choose for themselves.
Through age five
Preschool
Confidence, curiosity and connection as children carry their questions into deeper projects.
Gallery
Everyday moments at Apple Tree.
Admissions
Come grow with us.
The best way to understand Apple Tree is to spend time in it. Visit us in South of Market, meet our teachers, and see how your child settles into the room.
Apple Tree Children Center
888 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
