Peppertree Schools of Los Gatos

Peppertree Schools of Los Gatos offers activities such as parent date nights, costume parades, arts and crafts, and field trips. The program includes child care, preschool, prek, kindergarten, before and after school programs, a TK/Kinder Combo, and Summer School. It operates across two facilities called The Ranch House and The Cottage House, which include classrooms, outdoor play areas, and gardening spaces.

• Ages: 8 weeks–9 years old (up to 12 years old during the summer)

Peppertree Schools of Los Gatos has been serving Los Gatos and surrounding communities since 1964. Its mission is tying family, school, and community together in a warm and nurturing, culturally diverse, all-inclusive environment where students and their families feel comfortable and connected, using an interactive teaching approach along with individual attention to foster high self-esteem and a deep love of learning so students can perform at their fullest potential in the life journey that awaits them. The school age kids are actively involved in the community and enjoy a wide range of field trips throughout the year.

One parent, Ester Grace, describes Peppertree as the best daycare for her child, noting the love and care from staff, the cozy and light-filled Ranch House, the play area, and events such as parent date nights, costume parades, and arts and crafts. Other parents, including Betty, Donna, Tero, Tamara, Marge, and Marilyn, describe the environment as one where their children are happy to go to school, enjoy the playgrounds and activities, and show what they have learned academically and socially.

Last updated March 6, 2026.