Apple Tree Learning Center was established in 1981 as a project of the Arrowhead
Economic Opportunity Center in- collaboration with the Virginia Hospital. The original purpose for
developing the center was to provide for quality child care for economically disadvantaged families
enrolled in Community Action Programs. It was the first alternative in an area where the only care
available was through family child care homes.

After four years in operation, the center spun off as an independent nonprofit entity. In 1994
Apple Tree purchased and renovated an 11,200 square foot vacant grocery store located adjacent to
Bailey’s Lake and Center City Park near downtown Virginia and this is where we remain today.

The facility now includes 5 age specific classrooms, a large gymnasium, an office, an outdoor
playground and on-site commercial kitchen. Our center presently has licensure to care for 127
children and we have an active enrollment of over 90
families.