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Peppertree Schools Cottage House

16035 Los Gatos Almaden Rd, Los Gatos, CA 950322.9· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
43
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$527
year first licensed
2021
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About Peppertree Schools Cottage House

Peppertree Schools Cottage House is a licensed child care center in Los Gatos, California. The state has licensed it since January 22, 2021, for up to 43 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 9 visits since Jan 2023, with 1 Type A and 5 Type B citations.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp
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Type
Child care center
Ages
8 weeks to entry to first grade
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
43 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages8 weeks to entry to first grade
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Staff-to-child ratio1:4 or better across all programs
StaffHighly qualified and trained caregivers
Daily lifeParents pack food. Potty training: Potty-training discussed and supported at 24 months
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1964
Licensed capacity43 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Peppertree Schools Cottage House has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Santa Clara County has a median price of $527 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Santa Clara County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$527
Home daycare$361

Toddler

Center$373
Home daycare$313

Preschool

Center$410
Home daycare$347

School age

Center$438
Home daycare$287

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Peppertree Schools Cottage House

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 9 visits to Peppertree Schools Cottage House since Jan 2023. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
43 children
First licensed
2021
License number
#434415603
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Summary

9 visits since Jan 2023 · Last visit Jul 13, 2026

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 5, as the state counts them

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  1. Jul 13, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  2. May 5, 2026Visit
  3. Oct 8, 2025Visit
  4. Mar 6, 2025Visit
  5. Feb 5, 2025Inspection
  6. Nov 5, 2024Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  7. Nov 30, 2023Visit
  8. Aug 29, 2023Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 0
  9. Jan 25, 2023Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Peppertree Schools Cottage House

Is Peppertree Schools Cottage House licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 22, 2021.

Does Peppertree Schools Cottage House have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 9 visits to Peppertree Schools Cottage House since Jan 2023. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Peppertree Schools Cottage House care for?

43, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Peppertree Schools Cottage House's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Peppertree Schools Cottage House cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (408) 356-3211 to ask.

What is Peppertree Schools Cottage House's phone number?

(408) 356-3211.

Where is Peppertree Schools Cottage House?

16035 Los Gatos Almaden Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The nearest other daycare we list is Holy Cross Lutheran Children's Center, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).