I've known the owner of Apple tree for a total of 18 years. My very first experience was in 1999 when I was searching for a good childcare provider that worked with my budget, I fell in love with Apple tree Childcare on Lynn Road in Raleigh, NC to the extent that I became a volunteer and within 4 months if volunteering a position for teacher's aid came available and I applied for the job. Not having no experience in Early Childhood Education, I was still welcomed by the owner and staff, within a few months Mrs.Carolyn camecto me and asked how did I feel about going back to college and obtaining courses, I said " yes" and Mrs.Carolyn cdidcall the foot work at getting me started with my classes, I worked with her for a total of 4 years and went to work for a private school and got laid off and came back to Apple tree to another onevofvher location on PoolecRoad in Raleigh, and have been here for 4 years. I love the environment, the staff, parents, administration and trulyvI will always have a special place in my heart for the owner Mrs.Carolyn because she had faith in me when I did not have faith in myself. I will be forever thankful for her helping me cto open a new door in my life, now I have two associates degree as one in Early Childhood Education and the other in General Education. Apple tree isca place where teachers and children can grow.