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 25, 2026 – August 18, 2027
(holidays will be noted on the school calendar)
Annual Registration Fee: $450* (non-refundable) automatically deducted or due by check:
February 1, 2026
Tuition Rates, effective for the term beginning August 25, 2026, first payment due in August 2026:
| Tuition by Age and Hours | Standard Payments (12 installments) | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| 2s Program Full Time (7:00am-6:00pm) | $2,176 | $26,112 |
| 3s Program Full Time (7:00am-6:00pm) | $2,081 | $24,972 |
| 3s Program School Day (9:00am-3:00pm) | $1,864 | $22,368 |
| 4s Full Time (7:00am-6:00pm) | $2,092 | $25,104 |
| 4s School Day (9:00am-3:00pm) | $1,875 | $22,500 |
| Before & After Care: Hourly Rate | $15.00 | N/A |
Appletree School Academy (K-3)
School Term Dates: August 25, 2025 – June 16, 2027
(holidays will be noted on the school calendar)
Annual Registration Fee: $450* (non-refundable) automatically deducted or due by check:
February 1, 2026
Tuition Rates, effective for the term beginning August 25, 2026, first payment due in August 2026:
| Tuition by Age & Hours | Standard Payments (10 installments) | Annual Tuition: 10-month School Year |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Full Time (7:00am-6:00pm) | $2,162 per installment | $21,620 |
| Academy School Day (9:00am-3:00pm) | $1,933 per installment | $19,330 |
| Before & After Care: Hourly Rate | $15.00 | N/A |
Discount Payment Plan Options:
To choose one of these plans, please email ellenl@merrittacademy.org
- 1 Payment: Due August 1, 2026. Enrollment in Tuition Management not required, 2% annual discount
- Payments: Due August 1, 2026, and February 1, 2027. 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 ($75/day) for those families who sign up by the specified day (please refer to the weekly Wednesday Letter) or a drop-in rate ($100/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.
