Welcome to Maple Tree Academy

Premier Education in Santa Monica

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Welcome to Maple Tree Academy

Nurturing Young Minds Through Innovative Learning

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About Our Academy

Santa Monica's Leading Educational Institution

Located in the heart of Santa Monica, Maple Tree Academy provides exceptional early childhood and elementary education. Our innovative curriculum combines academic excellence with social-emotional learning, preparing students for lifelong success in a nurturing environment.

Founded by passionate educators, Maple Tree Academy has grown from a small learning center to a premier educational institution. We take pride in our community-focused approach that celebrates each child's unique potential.

Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in child development, curriculum design, and innovative teaching methodologies.

To inspire a lifelong love of learning through personalized education that nurtures intellectual curiosity, creativity, and character development in every student.

Every family receives individualized attention from our dedicated staff.

To be recognized as Santa Monica's most trusted learning community, where students develop the academic foundation and social skills to thrive in an evolving world.

Excellence. Creativity. Community.

Accredited Programs

State-certified curriculum meeting all standards

Expert Educators

Credentialed teachers with 10+ years' experience

Nurturing Environment

Personalized attention for every student

200+

Happy Students

20+

Certified Teachers

10+

Years Established

5+

Educational Awards

Why Choose Us

The Educational Advantage Your Child Deserves

At Maple Tree Academy, we combine research-based teaching methods with a warm, inclusive environment. Our holistic approach ensures students develop both academically and socially—all within our safe, stimulating campus.

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Proven Curriculum

Our students consistently score above national averages in core subjects.

Whole Child Focus

We nurture social-emotional growth alongside academic skills.

Safe Environment

Secure campus with industry-leading safety protocols.

Our Programs

Comprehensive Educational Offerings

Early Childhood Education

Our play-based preschool program builds foundational skills through exploration and discovery in a nurturing environment.

Ages 2-5

Full/Half Day Options

Social-Emotional Curriculum

Elementary Program

Our K-5 program combines rigorous academics with creative expression and character development.

STEM Focus

Literacy Emphasis

Small Class Sizes

After-School Enrichment

Specialized programs that extend learning beyond the classroom through arts, sciences, and physical activities.

Art & Music

Coding & Robotics

Language Immersion

Summer Learning Adventure

Our themed summer camps combine academic enrichment with outdoor fun to prevent summer learning loss.

Weekly Themes

Field Trips

STEM Projects

Our Faculty

Meet Our Dedicated Educators

Alina Edwards

Founder & Director

Michael Carter

Elementary Program Head

Jack Johnson

Early Childhood Coordinator

Parent Testimonials

What Families Say About Our Academy

Maple Tree Academy gave my child the perfect foundation for kindergarten. The teachers' individualized attention helped her develop confidence along with academic skills.

Olivia Daniels

Preschool Parent

The elementary program exceeded our expectations. My son went from struggling with reading to being at the top of his class after just one year at Maple Tree.

Shane Thompson

Elementary Parent

As an educator myself, I'm impressed by the thoughtful curriculum and caring environment. Both my children have thrived academically and socially at Maple Tree.

Lisa Wilson

Parent & Educator