Los Gatos · Licensed center
Peppertree Schools Ranch House
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 32 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 4 of its 5 licensing inspections since January 2023.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Jul 9, 2026Nothing cited
Jul 8, 20262 citations
HSC 1596.8595(a)(1)Type A
“H&S 1596.8595(a)(1) Each licensed child day care facility shall post a copy of any licensing report pertaining to the facility that documents either a facility visit or a complaint investigation that results in a citation for a violation that, if not corrected, will create a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. The licensing report provided by the department shall be posted immediately upon receipt, adjacent to the postings required pursuant to Section 1596.817 and on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door to the facility and shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days. This requirement has not been met as facility did not post the report or the Notice of Site visit from the inspection dated 07/01/2026. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.”
HSC 1596.8595(a)(1)
HSC1596.8595(c)(1)Type B
“1596.8595(c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Facility has not provided a copy of the report dated 07/01/2026 to parents or authorized representatives of currently enrolled children. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.”
HSC1596.8595(c)(1)
Feb 6, 20251 citation
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
“(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 6 persons did not have an update mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
Jan 9, 20254 citations
CCR 101430(a)(3)(A)(4)(a)Type B
“(A) Staff shall place infants up to 12-months of age on their backs for sleeping. (4) Infants with an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] that have Section C of the form completed and signed by an authorized representative shall be placed on their back when first laid down to sleep. In the event the infant changes position, the infant may remain in the alternative position. (a) Upon staff observation that the infant is capable of rolling from their back to their stomach and stomach to their back, the provider shall fill out Section D of the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], notify the authorized representative, and obtain the authorized representative's signature on the individual sleeping plan no later than the next business day following observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 5 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101430(a)(3)(A)(4)(a)
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
“(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 6 persons did not have flu vaccination/declination and 1/6 staff did not have immunization records in their file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
“(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 0 out of 6 persons did not have an update mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
CCR 101419.3(a)Type B
“(a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 files infant's needs and services plan was expired, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101419.3(a)
Jan 25, 20232 citations
CCR 101429(a)(2)(B)Type B
“(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview with director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that facility did not complete sleeping logs for infants in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101429(a)(2)(B)
CCR 101217(d)Type B
“(d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available to the licensing agency for review. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 8 out of 8 staff files were missing documentation of immunizations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101217(d)
The state cited rules at 4 of this center's 5 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 5 times had fewer: 96% of 457 had rules cited at 3 or fewer.
How all 457 Bay Area centers inspected 5 times compare
Of the 457 Bay Area centers the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None29%
- 1 of 535%
- 2 of 523%
- 3 of 59%
- 4 of 54%This center
- All 5under 1%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- July 9, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since January 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 4 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
H&S 1596.8595(a)(1) Each licensed child day care facility shall post a copy of any licensing report pertaining to the facility that documents either a facility visit or a complaint investigation that results in a citation for a violation that, if not corrected, will create a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. The licensing report provided by the department shall be posted immediately upon receipt, adjacent to the postings required pursuant to Section 1596.817 and on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door to the facility and shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days. This requirement has not been met as facility did not post the report or the Notice of Site visit from the inspection dated 07/01/2026. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
· July 8, 2026
California CDSS publishes the full investigation narrative for a complaint, including its disposition, and classifies a citation Type A — an immediate risk to a child — or Type B.
Jul 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · July 8, 2026
HSC 1596.8595(a)(1) · Type A
H&S 1596.8595(a)(1) Each licensed child day care facility shall post a copy of any licensing report pertaining to the facility that documents either a facility visit or a complaint investigation that results in a citation for a violation that, if not corrected, will create a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. The licensing report provided by the department shall be posted immediately upon receipt, adjacent to the postings required pursuant to Section 1596.817 and on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door to the facility and shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days. This requirement has not been met as facility did not post the report or the Notice of Site visit from the inspection dated 07/01/2026. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
HSC1596.8595(c)(1) · Type B
1596.8595(c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Facility has not provided a copy of the report dated 07/01/2026 to parents or authorized representatives of currently enrolled children. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Apr 2026 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · April 10, 2026
CCR 101430(a)(3)(C) · Type A
101430 Infant Care Activities (a) Notwithstanding Section 101230, the following shall apply: (3) All infants shall be given the opportunity to sleep without distraction or disturbance from other activities at the center whenever the infant desires. (C) An infant shall not be swaddled while in care. S1 was observed swaddling C2 and placing C2 in a crib to sleep. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B
101223 Personal Rights (a) (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. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: S1 force fed C1 a bottle. This poses an immediate threat to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 6, 2025
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 6 persons did not have an update mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Jan 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · January 9, 2025
CCR 101430(a)(3)(A)(4)(a) · Type B
(A) Staff shall place infants up to 12-months of age on their backs for sleeping. (4) Infants with an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] that have Section C of the form completed and signed by an authorized representative shall be placed on their back when first laid down to sleep. In the event the infant changes position, the infant may remain in the alternative position. (a) Upon staff observation that the infant is capable of rolling from their back to their stomach and stomach to their back, the provider shall fill out Section D of the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], notify the authorized representative, and obtain the authorized representative's signature on the individual sleeping plan no later than the next business day following observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 5 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) · Type B
(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 6 persons did not have flu vaccination/declination and 1/6 staff did not have immunization records in their file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 0 out of 6 persons did not have an update mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101419.3(a) · Type B
(a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 files infant's needs and services plan was expired, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Apr 2024 Complaint 2 of 4 allegations substantiated
Complaint · April 16, 2024
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- - Staff does not ensure day care children's record files are up to date.
- - Staff does not ensure facility follows an infection prevention plan.
Unsubstantiated
- - Staff do not provide adequate supervision to infants in care.
- - Staff leave infants in gated area for an extended period of time.
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 101220.1(g)(1) · Type B
Immunizations - 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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA's record reviews did not observe the facility maintain updated immunization records for any infant in care immunization records due to receive required immunizations after enrolled. This posed an potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
CCR 101226.1(b)(2) · Type B
Daily Inspection for Illness - (b) The licensee shall develop and implement a written inspection procedure that shall include the following: (2) The licensee shall require that the person bringing the child to the center remain until the child is accepted. (A) After the child has been determined to be without obvious signs of illness and has been accepted, the center shall require that the person sign the child in. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA's interviews with staff and LPA's own observation that the facility did not perform daily inspection for illness during the children drop-off as required by the regulations. This posed an potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Feb 2023 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · February 8, 2023
ALLEGATION(S): Day-care children are given drinking cups that belong to other children in care. Staff allowing day-care child to eat from other day-care childrens plates. Staff ignoring a child in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K.M., conducted a subsequent site visit to the facility to deliver investigation findings. LPA met with Director, D.O. and explained to her the purpose of the visit. LPA M. conducted interviews, toured the facility and obtained copies of pertinent information. Throughout the investigation process, it was found the allegations listed above were unsubstantiated. Based on information obtained; there is not enough evidence to prove hat the above allegations occurred. Due to the above information, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that is unsubstantiated means although the allegation may have happened or is valid , the preponderance of evidence does not prove it. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND SHALL BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Jan 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · January 25, 2023
CCR 101429(a)(2)(B) · Type B
(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview with director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that facility did not complete sleeping logs for infants in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101217(d) · Type B
(d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available to the licensing agency for review. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 8 out of 8 staff files were missing documentation of immunizations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (408) 626-9200
- Address
- 14969 Los Gatos Almaden Rd, Los Gatos, 95032
- License
- 434415602
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 4 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 3 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=4, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=5, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=1, Type B citations=3. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License, Who runs it ccld.dss.ca.gov
Medium means the middle half of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 31 to 75 children. Small is 8 to 30; large is 76 to 312.