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Peppertree Schools Cottage House
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 43 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (408) 356-3211
- Address
- 16035 Los Gatos Almaden Road
- Licensed since
Santa Clara County context
1,913*CCLD
Total facilities
2.6*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.0*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
6 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 101238.2(d)(2)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
Outdoor Activity Space....(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Hole in playground has not been repaired. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101226(e)(1)(B)Type B
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
Based on observations, the licensee did not have EPI pen in original packaging this does not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238.2(d)(2)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to a hole on the outdoor area that was covered by astro-turf, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101238(a)(1)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Buildings & Grounds: The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.This requirement is not met as evidenced by; based on interviews and observations. Staff did not keep the facility free of rodents, this poses a potential health and safety risk to the children.
2023
- 101171(a)Type A
101171 Fire Clearance(a) All child care centers shall secure and maintain a fire clearance approved by the city or county fire department, the district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and observations, it was found that the facility was operating within the "club house" which has not received fire clearance for the children that are in care.This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out o7 files missing documentation on immuniization which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-10-08.
2 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 2 of 2 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Peppertree Schools Cottage House licensed in California?
Yes, Peppertree Schools Cottage House is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2021.
How many citations does Peppertree Schools Cottage House have?
Peppertree Schools Cottage House has 6 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 5 Type B citations. It has received 8 visits (2 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was Peppertree Schools Cottage House last inspected?
Peppertree Schools Cottage House was last inspected on October 8, 2025 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Peppertree Schools Cottage House?
Peppertree Schools Cottage House is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 43 children. It is located in Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California.
How does Peppertree Schools Cottage House compare to other daycares in Santa Clara County?
Peppertree Schools Cottage House has 6 citations. The county average is 2.6 citations per facility. There are 1,913 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Clara County.
Does Peppertree Schools Cottage House have any serious violations?
Peppertree Schools Cottage House has 1 Type A citation on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Peppertree Schools Cottage House had any complaint inspections?
Peppertree Schools Cottage House has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Peppertree Schools Cottage House serve?
Peppertree Schools Cottage House serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 43 children.
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