Welcome to Peppermint Junction

Preschool &
Elementary Academy

Enroll today at Peppermint Junction and watch your child thrive in a safe, supportive environment designed to foster critical thinking and creativity.

Expert Teachers

Who are dedicated to nurturing and inspiring every child’s potential.

Quality Education

Empower your child’s future with our brain-based quality education

Nurturing Support

Provide your child with nurturing support in a safe environment.

About Peppermint Junction

Founded in 1984, Peppermint Junction is a private family owned early care and education center that offers preschool classes, a full day Transitional Kindergarten, also a full day Kindergarten and 1st – 6th Grades. We are committed to providing quality learning experiences for young children that are developmentally appropriate and based on recent brain research. Our programs have strong academics in a warm supportive environment with a primary emphasis on the individual child.

Please come visit us

We look forward to getting to know you and your child.

Experienced, Caring Staff

Join our community where experienced,

caring staff provide personalized attention to nurture and inspire every child’s potential. Trust in our dedicated team to create a supportive and enriching learning environment.

Individualized Attention

Ensure your child’s unique needs are met

with our tailored approach to education. Our commitment to individualized attention fosters personal growth and academic excellence.

Physical Fitness

Promote your child’s health and well-

being through our engaging physical fitness programs. We provide a fun and active environment that supports physical development and lifelong healthy habits.

Academic Curriculum

Equip your child with a strong foundation

through our rigorous academic curriculum. Designed to foster critical thinking and a love for learning, our programs prepare students for future success.

Family Activities

Strengthen family bonds with our

engaging family activities that create memorable experiences. Our programs encourage parent involvement and foster a sense of community.

Academy Holiday & Summer Camps

Keep the learning and fun going with our

Academy Holiday & Summer Camps. Our exciting and educational programs ensure your child stays engaged and enriched all year round.

Enroll now for Preschool!

Come take a tour of our preschool and see all the great social and academic learning opportunities that we offer our students.

Preschool Programs

All of our programs are designed to promote social, cognitive, emotional, creative and physical growth. We also stress character development and life skills that will allow children to have future school success.

Our Preschool Program is a year-round program that runs September 1st through August 31st.

Children in our 3–5-year-old program need to be potty trained.

Elementary Academy

We offer full day Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten and 1st – 6th Grades with the option of before and/or after school care.

​Our children wear uniforms and we require that parents are our partners in helping us maintain high academic and behavior standards.

Most Frequently Asked Questions

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What ages do you accept in your Preschool Programs?
We accept children aged 2-5 years old. Our programs are designed to accommodate potty-trained children (ages 3-5).
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What is the difference between Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten?
Transitional Kindergarten is for children who turn 5 years old between September 1st and December 1st or for those who need an extra year before starting Kindergarten. It bridges the gap between preschool and Kindergarten, focusing on academic and social development in line with California State standards.

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Do you offer any programs during the summer?
Yes, we offer several summer programs including KinderKamp for children entering Kindergarten and a Theme Summer Camp for grades 1-3. Our summer camps include academic reviews, sports clubs, science activities, arts and crafts, and field trips.

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What additional programs do you offer for elementary students?
For grades 1-3, we offer enriching programs such as Computer Skills, Art, P.E., Character Education, Music, Community Service, and Leadership Programs. We also provide after-school care with various activities and homework support.

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How can I schedule a tour of your facilities?

To schedule a tour, you can call us at (805) 988-6065 or email us at peppermintjunction@earthlink.net. We would be delighted to show you our campus and discuss the wonderful learning opportunities we provide.