PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS RANCH HOUSE

14969 LOS GATOS ALMADEN ROAD, Los Gatos, CA 95032LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

16 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 6, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS RANCH HOUSE
License number
Not listed
Location
14969 LOS GATOS ALMADEN ROAD, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
16 inspections, last inspected November 6, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

41

Total Violations

Nov 6, 2025

Last Inspection

32

Capacity

Complaint History

6 complaint investigations on record.

5

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

16

Unsubstantiated

Nov 6, 2025
3 unsubstantiated
Nov 4, 2024
2 substantiated3 unsubstantiated2 citations
Oct 16, 2024
3 unsubstantiated
Jun 19, 2024
2 substantiated2 unsubstantiated2 citations
Jun 30, 2023
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated1 citation
Apr 24, 2023
3 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (41)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

Based off of interview of staff and management it was stated that staff did engage in a verbal altercation 3/31/2023 while children and parents were present. This poses a potential risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(g)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(g) The playground shall be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence shall be at least four feet high.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(a)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(g)(1)Type AComplaintAug 20, 2025

(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(a)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(g)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

(g) The playground shall be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence shall be at least four feet high.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(g)(1)Type AComplaintAug 20, 2025

(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(g)(1)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(g)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(a)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintFeb 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintFeb 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.3(a)ComplaintFeb 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.3(a)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2025

(a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.3(a)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2025

(a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BJan 9, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.1(b)(2)Type BJan 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(A)(4)(a)Type BJan 9, 2025

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.1(b)(2)Type BJan 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)(1)Type BJan 9, 2025

(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's immunization record when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the child care center.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(A)(4)(a)Type BJan 9, 2025

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)(1)Type BJan 9, 2025

(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's immunization record when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the child care center.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BJan 9, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)(1)Jan 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.1(b)(2)Jan 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(A)(4)(a)Jan 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Jan 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 4, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 4, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 19, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 19, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 30, 2023

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS RANCH HOUSE's safety grade?

PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS RANCH HOUSE has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS RANCH HOUSE have?

PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS RANCH HOUSE has 41 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 38 serious, and 0 minor.

When was PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS RANCH HOUSE last inspected?

PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS RANCH HOUSE was last inspected on November 6, 2025.

Has PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS RANCH HOUSE had any complaints?

PEPPERTREE SCHOOLS RANCH HOUSE has 6 complaint investigations on record, with 5 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 16 unsubstantiated.

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