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play. learn. develop. grow

Appletots Learning Center focuses on early childhood education programs.  We use a play-based approach to learning in all of our educational programs.  All of our classes emphasize on the following developmental standards:

  • Health and Physical Development
  • Social and Emotional Development
  • Language and Communication Development
  • Basic Life Skills
  • Mathematics, Science and Problem-Solving Skills

We offer parent/child and independent classes for children in crawling stage up to 5 years old.  All classes run for six weeks and are held either downtown at City Center or at the Scheig Center in Appleton Memorial Park.  Each class has a different emphasis so there is something for everyone.  Our experienced teachers are excited to bring these fun, educational experiences to your little ones.  

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Class Descriptions and Schedules

Groovy Tots is an exciting way for children to channel their energy using creative movements, engaging music while exploring various sound making instruments. 

Guidelines:  This is a parent/child class so all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  
Resident/Non-Resident Fee: $30/$55 ($10 per additional child)
Location:  City Center Plaza, 2nd Floor in Studio 3
*No classes November 27, 29

AGESDAYDATESTIMECLASS # 
0-5WednesdaySeptember 11- October 169:00 – 9:30 a.m.411106-W1 
0-5WednesdayOctober 30 – December 119:00 – 9:30 a.m.411106-W2 
0-5WednesdayFebruary 5 – March 119:00 – 9:30 a.m.111106-W1 
0-5FridaySeptember 13 – October 189:00 – 9:30 a.m.411106-F1 
0-5FridayNovember 1 – December 139:00 – 9:30 a.m.411106-F2 
0-5FridayFebruary 7 – March 139:00 – 9:30 a.m.111106-F1 

Children will explore the vast world of color through hands-on activities including process art, movement, music, games and storytelling.

Guidelines:  Parents and/or guardians are expected to stay in the designated waiting room during the class.
Fee: $30 resident, $55 non-resident
Location:  City Center Plaza, 2nd Floor in Studio 3
*No classes November 27

AGESDAYDATESTIMECLASS # 
2-5WednesdaySeptember 11- October 169:45 – 10:15 a.m.411107-W1 
2-5WednesdayOctober 30 – December 119:45 – 10:15 a.m.411107-W2 
2-5WednesdayFebruary 5 – March 119:45 – 10:15 a.m.111107-W1 

In this class, children will discover how to express and communicate their feelings through fun activities including books, storytelling, music and art. 

Guidelines:  Parents and/or guardians are expected to stay in the designated waiting room during the class.
Fee: $30 resident, $55 non-resident
Location:  City Center Plaza, 2nd Floor in Studio 3
*No classes November 27, 29

AGESDAYDATESTIMECLASS # 
3-5WednesdayOctober 30 – December 1110:30 – 11:00 a.m.411108-W2 
3-5WednesdayFebruary 5 – March 1110:30 – 11:00 a.m.111108-W1 
3-5FridaySeptember 13 – October 189:45 – 10:15 a.m.411108-F1 
3-5FridayNovember 1 – December 139:45 – 10:15 a.m.411108-F2 
3-5FridayFebruary 7 – March 139:45 – 10:15 a.m.111108-F1 

Come join your child at the Scheig Center Gardens and enjoy nature hikes and science related projects that focus on plants, rocks, insects, weather and more.

Guidelines:  This is a parent/child class so all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Fee: $30 resident, $55 non-resident
Location: Scheig Center in Memorial Park (1313 Witzke Blvd)
*No classes November 27

AGESDAYDATESTIMECLASS # 
3-5WednesdaySeptember 11- October 1610:30 – 11:00 a.m.411109-W1 

Is your child a master builder?  This class will expose them to basic physics concepts while enjoying the opportunity to build structures with various materials. 

Guidelines:  Parents and/or guardians are expected to stay in the designated waiting room during the class.
Fee: $30 resident, $55 non-resident
Location:  City Center Plaza, 2nd Floor in Studio 3
 *No classes November 27

AGESDAYDATESTIMECLASS # 
3-5WednesdaySeptember 11- October 1611:15 – 11:45 a.m.411110-W1 
3-5WednesdayOctober 30 – December 1111:15 – 11:45 a.m.411110-W2 
3-5WednesdayFebruary 5 – March 1111:15 – 11:45 a.m.111110-W1 

Story Tots explores a different children’s book each week with various crafts that reinforce the book lessons, characters and story. 

Guidelines:  This is a parent/child class so all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 
Fee: $30 resident, $55 non-resident ($10 per additional child)
Location: Scheig Center in Memorial Park (1313 Witzke Blvd.)

AGESDAYDATESTIMECLASS # 
2-5FridayNovember 1 – December 1310:30 – 11:00 a.m.411112-F2 
2-5FridayFebruary 7 – March 1310:30 – 11:00 a.m.111112-F1 

Our little Picasso artists will enjoy creating masterpieces using process art that promotes creativity, self-expression and risk-taking with far less focus on the final product and more emphasis on the experience. 

Guidelines:  Parents and/or guardians are expected to stay in the designated waiting room during the class.
Fee: $30 resident, $55 non-resident
Location:  City Center Plaza, 2nd Floor in Studio 3
* No classes November 29

AGESDAYDATESTIMECLASS # 
2-5FridaySeptember 13 – October 1810:30 – 11:00 a.m.411113-F1 
2-5FridayNovember 1 – December 1310:30 – 11:00 a.m.411113-F2 
2-5FridayFebruary 7 – March 1310:30 – 11:00 a.m.111113-F1 

Let your child get messy and we will take care of the clean-up afterwards!  In this class, your child will grow through open-ended messy play that focuses on sensory exploration, cause/effect, and creative thinking. 

Guidelines:  Parents and/or guardians are expected to stay in the designated waiting room during the class.
Fee: $30 resident, $55 non-resident
Location:  City Center Plaza, 2nd Floor in Studio 3
* No classes November 29

AGESDAYDATESTIMECLASS # 
3-5FridaySeptember 13 – October 1811:15 – 11:45 a.m.411114-F1 
3-5FridayNovember 1 – December 1311:15 – 11:45 a.m.411114-F2 
3-5FridayFebruary 7 – March 1311:15 – 11:45 a.m.111114-F1 

Join us for a H-A-P-P-Y time!

Combines music, dance and educational tools for can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning, and fun for little ones (ages 0-5) and their parents/caregivers!  We not only nurture their love of music and movement, so it becomes a way of life, but give you the chance to nurture your inner child as well!

THEME: TJ & His PJ’s
AGES: 0-5 (and parent/caregiver)
DAY/DATE: Thursdays, September 26 – November 14
(No Class: October 17 and 31)
TIME: 5:45-6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Scheig Center (1313 E. Witzke Blvd.)
FEE: $65 per 6-week session (includes a family Zumbini bundle) $30 each additional child
CLASS #: 412823- H1