Where Little
Steps Lead to Big
Adventures!

Appletree Day Care: 30+ years of family-centered care, creative learning, and a safe space for your child to thrive.

Welcome to Appletree Day Care!

At Appletree Day Care, we are more than just childcare providers
– We are one big family!

We are located in the heart of Southeast Raleigh, North Carolina, although we have 4 locations for the convenience of every parent.

With this convenience and our love, we have been helping little ones grow, learn, and thrive for over 34 years.

Whether it’s their first steps, words, or friendships, we are here to celebrate every milestone with them and with you.

Here's Why Parents Choose Us
 for More Than 30 Years

Family-Centered Care

From warm, freshly cooked meals to cozy classrooms, we create a home away from home for your little one.

Safety First

With secure entry systems, cameras inside and out, and a state-of-the-art Zono machine to reduce illness, we are dedicated to keeping your little ones safe and healthy.

Creative Curriculum

From warm, freshly cooked meals to cozy classrooms, we create a home away from home for your little one.

Tailored Programs for Every Step of Their Growth

Fostering growth, creativity, and lifelong skills for your child

We have customized programs for each age group so that from a very young age, your child gets the right  balance between care, learning, and fun:
From Early Head Start programs to summer camp fun, we have something for every stage of your little one’s childhood.

Meet our T.E.A.C.H.E.R.S.

And Join our Team!

Trusted, empathetic, responsible, collaborative, honest, excellent, respectful, and service-oriented: Our teachers are the heart and guides of Appletree.

Here, all of our educators not only have degrees and credentials in early childhood education, but they also excel in their vocation to care for children, bringing an immense love evident in this environment full of enriching, inspiring, and fun learning.

What Makes Us Special

NAEYC Accreditation

A mark of quality education you can trust.

5-Star Facility

Comfortable, clean, modern, and safe – because your little ones deserve the best!

Locally Owned and Operated

We are proud to be a part of the Southeast Raleigh community and a leader in caring for our local children.

A Day at Appletree

Morning

Arrival, breakfast, play in the center, and circle time.

Noon

Outdoor play, lunch, and nap time for sweet dreams.

Afternoon

Art, music, storytime, and snacks.
Here, we encourage children to explore their world, make friends, and develop skills—all while having fun!

What Parents Have To Say

You Can Find Us Here

Clarendon Crescent

Appletree Day Care #1
104 Clarendon Crescent
Raleigh, NC 27610

(919) 821-7705

Poole Road

Appletree Child Dev Ctr
4604 Poole Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27610

(919) 255-3434

New Bern Ave.

Appletree Day Care #2
2217 New Bern Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27610

(919) 821-7757

Old Poole Rd.

Appletree Day Care #3
5105 Old Poole Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27610

(919) 231-3949

Grow with us!

At Appletree, we’re excited to support your family every step of the way, giving your little ones the care, education, and love they need to flourish. Call us today to schedule a visit and see the magic of Apple Tree for yourself! We can’t wait to meet you and your child.