APPLE PLAYSCHOOLS
Transforming Our Community Through Work and Play
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Green Apple Garden Playschool
The mission of Green Apple Garden is to nurture each child's need for self-expression and connection to the natural world. We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, with an emphasis on authentic play and spending time outside. We think of Green Apple as one school in two buildings - our infant & toddler program and our preschool and young fives program. Our core practices include muddy and messy play, environmental stewardship, anti-bias education, and creating a feminist workplace.
Manzanitas Spanish Immersion Playschool
The mission of Manzanitas Spanish Immersion Playschool is to provide progressive, high quality, Spanish language immersion education that intertwines the Reggio Emilia approach with research-based language development best practices to children ages 12 months-6 years old in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area. Children grow socially, emotionally, and cognitively as well as develop their cultural and language competency. We are committed to anti-bias education, time and space for authentic play, and feminist work practices.
Where we work
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Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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APPLE PLAYSCHOOLS
Board of directorsas of 02/22/2022
Amanda Bloomfield
Raymond James
Term: 2021 - 2022
Michael Allerding
Internet2
Ricky LaFosse
University of Michigan Center for Academic Innovation
Whitney Tarver
University of Michigan Athletics
Lilly Connett
The Boston Consulting Group
Patricia Alvarez de Fallon
E & J Gallo Winery
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
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