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W. H. Pepper Preschool

627 F Street, Petaluma, CA 949524.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
25
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$243
year first licensed
2003
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About

About W. H. Pepper Preschool

W. H. Pepper Preschool is a licensed child care center in Petaluma, California. The state has licensed it since April 10, 2003, for up to 25 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with part-time care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Apr 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

Montessori
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Type
Child care center
Ages
2½ to 5 years old
Hours today
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Licensed capacity
25 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “M-F 8:30am to 12:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2½ to 5 years old
ProgramsPart-time care
ApproachMontessori
Daily lifePotty training: Children do not need to be potty-trained.
MoreFounded 1894
Licensed capacity25 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

W. H. Pepper Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sonoma County has a median price of $243 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Sonoma County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$243
Home daycare$286

Toddler

Center$200
Home daycare$232

Preschool

Center$204
Home daycare$223

School age

Center$213
Home daycare$196

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 W. H. Pepper Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to W. H. Pepper Preschool since Apr 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
25 children
First licensed
2003
License number
#493004901
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits since Apr 2022 · Last visit Oct 27, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Oct 27, 2025Inspection
  2. Dec 12, 2024Visit
  3. Mar 5, 2024Inspection
  4. Apr 4, 2022Inspection

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 W. H. Pepper Preschool

Is W. H. Pepper Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 10, 2003.

Does W. H. Pepper Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to W. H. Pepper Preschool since Apr 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can W. H. Pepper Preschool care for?

25, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are W. H. Pepper Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does W. H. Pepper Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (707) 762-8151 to ask.

What is W. H. Pepper Preschool's phone number?

(707) 762-8151.

Where is W. H. Pepper Preschool?

627 F Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. The nearest other daycare we list is Open Arms Playgarden, 0.5 miles away.

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