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Peppertree Schools Cottage House

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

16035 Los Gatos Almaden Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Visit website ↗(408) 356-3211Directions ↗Licensed for 43
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
6
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
3/6/2025
Total visits
9

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Peppertree Schools operates two facilities in Los Gatos serving children from 6 weeks to 9 years old (12 years in summer), offering preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, and before/after school programs. The school emphasizes a warm, nurturing, culturally diverse environment with interactive teaching and individual attention.

Philosophy
Tying family, school & community together in a warm and nurturing, culturally diverse, all-inclusive environment where our students and their families feel comfortable and connected. Our interactive teaching approach along with individual attention foster high self-esteem and a deep love of learning, enabling our students to perform at their fullest potential in the life journey that awaits them.
Ages served
6 weeks to 9 years (12 years during summer)
Outdoor
The Ranch House has an outdoor play area with a garden, grass, big sandbox, toys and shade trees. The Cottage House is located on a half acre plot with large, shady playgrounds with sand areas, grass, swing area, and a gardening area.

Programs

  • •Sweet Peas (6 weeks - 14 months)
  • •Chickadees & Busy Bees (1 year - 2 years)
  • •Speckled Frogs (2 years - 33 months)
  • •Ranch Hands (2.5 years - 3 years)
  • •Scouts Preschool Program (2.5 years - 3.5 years)
  • •Adventurers Pre-K (3.5 years - 4 years)
  • •Explorers TK/Kinder Combo (4.5 years - 1st Grade Entry)
  • •Voyagers TK/Kinder After School (4.5 years - 1st Grade Entry)
  • •Summer School

Highlights

  • ✓Serving Los Gatos since 1964
  • ✓STEM and STEAM curriculum
  • ✓Field trips for school age children
  • ✓Parent activities including date nights and costume parades

Not stated on their website: Hours, Tuition, Teacher ratio, Meals, Religious affiliation. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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