La Palma Pepper Tree Pre-School

My son has been going here for the past 4 months and we love it:) He goes 3 days a week for 3 hours and its been amazing. He’s learning to play together and having fun mainly:) I love it and would definitely recommend for anyone who is wanting to try out their first school.

My boys have been going here for 2 years and we love it. After having along day of work, the last thing you want to do is homework. They do one on one homework time with the boys and have activates that the boys enjoy. Example basketball, handball, four square, baseball etc. They provide before and after school care, with transportation.
I know that Ms. Miri loves my boys, from the way she treats them and the care that she gives them.
Great Place!!!
They also have a preschool as well which the boys cousin now attends and loves.

Irma (the owner) is so cold as a person. She completely rubs me the wrong way about having my daughter there. It’s almost as if she’s giving us a hint that we’re not paying her enough to deal with our child. She’s constantly questioning about my daughter’s eczema as if we aren’t taking care of our baby at home. It’s really offensive! She pushes us to bring Benadryl for our daughter to knock her out during the day — to make it easier for her, no doubt! I wanted to punch her in the face when she said that. We do NOT drug our children for our own benefit, who does she think she is?!?
The staff look miserable working there! Ms. Christine is a lovely woman who seems almost forced to smile everyday. Ms. Arlene is an angel who knows and understands my daughter’s eczema problem and cares so well for her. I dont know the names of the other teachers but everytime I show up, they’re always yelling at the kids and never a smile on their face when I greet them «hello» or «good morning». I don’t blame them, if I had to work for Irma — I’d be miserable too! She’s a cold hearted dictator who just wants money! I’m surprised this facility has lasted as long as it did, with all the violations it has.
Do yourself a favor and stay away from this place. If you have a 2+ year old, there are better options out there for yoU! If you have an infant /​toddler, you’re better off paying a little more to enroll your baby in places like Kindercare — they take such great care of the babies.

My 2 girls have been with Peppetree over 2 ½ years. The academics that is provided at Peppertree is exceptional. Both my children have grown socially & academically since their enrollment at Peppertree. My 5 year old just entered Kindergarten and her teacher was «Blown Away» at the knowledge she showed when they pre-​tested her for placement on her academic levels. She tested in the 95^th percentile. I have to say that being at Peppertree from 9am — 5pm Mon-​Fri, had A LOT to do with her «Pre-​Education» coming into the OC educational system.
As for my 2 year old, she has been enrolled since she was a little under 18 months and she is still enrolled at Peppertree. The staff members who took care of her in the infant rooms were caring and patient. I fully entrusted my daughter’s care with the staff members at Peppertree. She absolutely enjoys her time at Peppertree with other children and staff members. She is always eager to «go to school». She too has grown socially and academically. :-)
NEVER have I seen inappropriate behavior from her teacher or any other staff members at Peppertree (and I DID come «unannounced» at times) On a personal note, I do not feel that ethically by professional or personal level that people should provide names of the staff members, for I believe this constitutes SLANDER.
I would highlly recommend LA PALMA PEPPERTREE PRE-​SCHOOL for childcare (infant, pre-​school & after school care). ^_^