The Appletree School Offers a Five-Day Program for Twos, Threes, Fours and Academy students.
For all age groups, families may choose a full-day program from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Families may opt for a school day-only program for Threes, Fours, and Academy students from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Appletree School Preschool
School Term Dates: August 19, 2025 – August 12, 2026
(holidays will be noted on the school calendar)
Annual Registration Fee: $450* (non-refundable) automatically deducted or due by check:
February 1, 2025
Tuition Rates, effective for the term beginning August 19, 2025, first payment due in August 2025:
| Tuition by Age and Hours | Standard Payments (12 installments) | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| 2s Program Full Time (7:00am-6:00pm) | $2,092 | $25,104 |
| 3s Program Full Time (7:00am-6:00pm) | $2,020 | $24,240 |
| 3s Program School Day (9:00am-3:00pm) | $1,809 | $21,708 |
| 4s Full Time (7:00am-6:00pm) | $2,031 | $24,372 |
| 4s School Day (9:00am-3:00pm) | $1,820 | $21,840 |
| Before & After Care: Hourly Rate | $14.00 | N/A |
Appletree School Academy (K-3)
School Term Dates: August 19, 2025 – June 3, 2026
(holidays will be noted on the school calendar)
Annual Registration Fee: $450* (non-refundable) automatically deducted or due by check:
February 1, 2025
Tuition Rates, effective for the term beginning August 19, 2025, first payment due in August 2025:
| Tuition by Age & Hours | Standard Payments (10 installments) | Annual Tuition: 10-month School Year |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Full Time (7:00am-6:00pm) | $2,099 per installment | $20,990 |
| Academy School Day (9:00am-3:00pm) | $1,877 per installment | $18,770 |
| Before & After Care: Hourly Rate | $14.00 | N/A |
Discount Payment Plan Options:
To choose one of these plans, please email ellenl@merrittacademy.org
- 1 Payment: Due August 1, 2025. Enrollment in Tuition Management not required, 2% annual discount
- Payments: Due August 1, 2025, and February 1, 2026. Enrollment in Tuition Management is not required. 1% annual discount
Other Discounts Offers:
- Returning Student Discount for rising Kindergartners and Academy students: 2%
- Sibling Discount (taken off the lower tuition rate): 5% for 2nd, 10% for 3rd, and 15% for 4th child.
Care Only Weeks:
Appletree has 2 weeks of care, which are not included in your annual tuition. These are the days between Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Spring Break. Appletree offers daily care ($60/day) for those families who sign up by the specified day (please refer to the weekly Wednesday Letter) or a drop-in rate ($80/day) should the need arise.
Bus Service
Appletree School offers bus service for students who live on the bus route. If you want to learn more, please email admissions@appletreefairfax.com directly.
