Classroom Environment
Each of our Explorers are a unique personality, with their own pace and preferences. Our teachers take the time to learn who your child is, and to meet them where they are.
We prioritize building strong relationships through positive modeling, patience, kindness, and genuine care, to create a foundation of trust. In this environment, children can embrace their curiosity, grow in confidence, and engage with the world around them knowing they are safe and cared for.
Breakfast, Snack & Lunch Schedule
Parents will provide a nutritious Lunch for their Explorer from home daily, including breakfast if needed for early Breakfast Club drop-offs. Peppertree Cottage House provides healthy nutritious snack mid-morning and mid- afternoon! Breakfast and Lunch is not provided by Peppertree Cottage House.
Explorers will have their breakfast supported before 8:30 am., mid-morning snack at 10:30 and mid-afternoon snack at 3:00. Lunch is supported at 11:45 each day, eating together with their classmates.
Parents should provide their Adventurer with a labeled water bottle to drink from throughout the day. We will refill the water bottle as needed with fresh filtered water!
No food or drink sharing is allowed between children. This ensures your child’s dietary safety, especially those with food allergies.
Napping and Bedding
As part of their developmental growth, Adventurers are offered a regular nap schedule, roughly two-hours midday between 1:00 pm and 2:30pm.
We offer comfy mats during nap time. Mats are covered with a fresh sheet and blanket, parent provided. All nap items are sent home at weeks end for washing and returned to school the following week.
Children who are growing out of their need for naps are required to rest quietly for a minimum of 30 minutes. Many children fall asleep during this rest period, however, those who do not may have quiet activity while laying on their mat.
Potty Training
Explorers are typically potty-trained by this stage of life, however, we do support the training process whenever needed, providing diapers/pull-ups and wipes. There is an extra charge for support and training in this area.
Our staff is patient and kind, understanding that this process happens when the child is ready.
Play and Enrichment
At Peppertree Schools we know that play is a critical part of a child’s development.
Our TK/Kinder Program is designed to provide our Scouts with a variety of activities through our L’l SMMARTIES program that support their development. In our focus rooms and activity centers, Explorers will have the opportunity to engage in small group play where they can build, craft,explore, and pretend. We also make sure to provide plenty of outdoor playtime where they can practice playing in larger groups, and increase their social skills.
Through our Li’l SMMARTIES program Explorers will engage in activities inspiring them beyond STEM and STEAM!! Into Li’l SMMARTIES we also incorporate Zoo Phonics, Handwriting Without Tear and The Gardening World to provide the BEST, well rounded TK / Kinder experience!
Graduation at Peppertree is Epic as well as our End of Summer Foam-Ubble party!! See Family Events for more information!
Communication with Parents
We believe in open communication with parents. We encourage parents to share what their child likes to do and any concerns they may have. Our teachers work closely with parents to support their child’s development. Parents and families will enjoy monthly Calendars of Events as well as fun and engaging News Letters, The Peppertree Post!
Parent Teacher conferences are offered twice per year, and we encourage parent meetings whenever needed!
Contact Us
If you would like to learn more about ours Programs at Peppertree Cottage House or Enroll Your Child, please contact us at
(408) 356-3211or email us at cottagehouse@peppertreeschools.com.
We look forward to hearing from you and nurturing your little ones to their fullest potential!
TK/Kinder Combo Program
Explorers
At the Cottage House for Ages 4.5 years - 1st Grade Entry
For this group, building independence, confidence and leadership is key!
These amazing kiddos are learning best through play, discovery, observation, developing critical thinking and creative expression! They start developing their own ideas by active participation, inquiring about their natural world using their own perception. They start to navigate their own understanding of positive relationships with friends and adults!
