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AppleTree Monroe Avenue

★★★½ 3.982 reviewsGrand Rapids, MI

Private

Wondercamp is the full-day summer camp run at AppleTree Monroe Avenue, a licensed Michigan childcare and preschool center operated by AppleTree & Gilden Woods (Learning Care Group). The camp runs 15 weeks across the summer with a new theme each week — invention, water, sports, music, art, nature — alongside daily outdoor play, arts and crafts, and healthy meals and snacks; school-age campers also take local field trips. It is open to toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children up to age 12, enrolled by the week at the Grand Rapids center. Care is available full-time, part-time or drop-in through the same center year-round.

The practical details

Environment
Indoor/Outdoor
Operator
Private
Before you register

We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact AppleTree Monroe Avenue directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.

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Natalie B

Horrible place. Teachers don’t care for the children. Admin go in and out, never fully address concerns parents have. So disappointed in this place. It used to be so good and have just gone down over the past few months.

★★★★★Shannon Militello

We couldn’t be happier with this daycare! From the very beginning, the staff has been warm, attentive, and genuinely caring toward our child. It’s such a relief knowing our little one is in a safe, nurturing environment where they’re not only looked after, but also encouraged to learn and grow. The daily activities are engaging and age-appropriate, and we’ve noticed such positive development in our child’s social skills, confidence, and creativity since starting here. Communication with parents is excellent—they keep us updated and are always open to questions or feedback. It’s clear that the team truly loves what they do, and that makes all the difference. We highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a trustworthy and supportive place for their child.

★★★★★Alyssa Mackie

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Apple Tree Gilded Woods in Monroe has been an absolutely wonderful daycare experience for our family. From the moment you walk in, you can feel how warm, welcoming, and well-organized the environment is. The staff genuinely cares about the children and treats each one with patience, kindness, and respect, which gave me peace of mind right away. The teachers are attentive, communicative, and truly invested in the children’s growth—both academically and emotionally. I love how they balance learning with play and creativity, and how clean and safe the facility always is. My child is excited to go each day, which says everything. I’m so grateful to have found a place where I feel confident my child is loved, supported, and thriving. I would highly recommend Apple Tree Gilded Woods Monroe to any parent looking for exceptional childcare.

★★★★★SphinxMild

This place has really friendly staff and treat or baby great. They keep us updated throughout the day and i am glad we chose this daycare. The director Rayne is awesome also. She is very professional keeps us up to date.

★★★★★Carley Ballou

We’ve overall had a very positive experience with Apple Tree. The staff are truly wonderful—you can tell they genuinely love kids and care about the families they work with. They’re always kind, understanding, and considerate, and it really shows in the way they interact with the children. Like any daycare, there are occasional challenges. Staffing issues do pop up from time to time, especially during heavy sick seasons, and they sometimes ask for volunteers to keep their kids home. While not ideal, I can see that they’re doing their best to manage things responsibly and keep everyone safe and healthy. They also work hard to accommodate parent requests, and although things occasionally get missed, it’s clear that the effort is always there. One thing I’ve come to appreciate is that no daycare is perfect—kids are kids. Sometimes a toy gets thrown at your child, and other times it’s your child doing the throwing. What matters is how the staff respond, and at Apple Tree, they handle these moments with gentle redirection rather than blame. In the end, I feel comfortable and confident trusting a place that genuinely cares and continuously tries. Ups and downs happen everywhere, but the heart and effort at Apple Tree make a real difference.

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