PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS COTTAGE HOUSE

16035 LOS GATOS ALMADEN ROAD, Los Gatos, CA 95032CLOSED
D

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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

7 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: CLOSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 8, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS COTTAGE HOUSE
License number
Not listed
Location
16035 LOS GATOS ALMADEN ROAD, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Status
CLOSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 67.9/100
Inspection record
7 inspections, last inspected October 8, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average67.9 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance53/100

14

Total Violations

Oct 8, 2025

Last Inspection

10

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

1

Unsubstantiated

Nov 5, 2024
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation
Aug 29, 2023
1 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (14)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(1)(B)Type BComplaintOct 8, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BComplaintOct 8, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BComplaintOct 8, 2025

Hole in playground has not been repaired. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(1)(B)ComplaintOct 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)ComplaintOct 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(1)(B)Type AComplaintOct 8, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type BFeb 5, 2025

; 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type BFeb 5, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101171(a)Type BFeb 5, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101171(a)Feb 5, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Feb 5, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101171(a)Type BFeb 5, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 5, 2024

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 29, 2023

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS COTTAGE HOUSE's safety grade?

PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS COTTAGE HOUSE has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 67.9 out of 100.

How many violations does PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS COTTAGE HOUSE have?

PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS COTTAGE HOUSE has 14 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 13 serious, and 0 minor.

When was PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS COTTAGE HOUSE last inspected?

PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS COTTAGE HOUSE was last inspected on October 8, 2025.

Has PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS COTTAGE HOUSE had any complaints?

PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS COTTAGE HOUSE has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 1 unsubstantiated.

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