MARIPOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
LICENSED16548 FERRIS AVENUE, LOS GATOS, CA 95032
DAY CARE CENTER in Santa Clara County, California
- Hours
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 70 children
The public record
- License number
- 434404878
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Licensed capacity
- 70 children
- Address
- 16548 FERRIS AVENUE, LOS GATOS, CA 95032
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- +14083568816
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- July 27, 2001
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Licensing visits on record
California records 2 routine inspection visits and 1 complaint visit to MARIPOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL.
- Most recent inspection visit
- Inspection visit
What California does not publish here
The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.6 average comes from 11 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star10
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
From Google
Recent parent reviews
Our daughters have been attending Mariposa for several months, and it has been fantastic. The staff is amazing, the children are thriving, and we're grateful to have such a wonderful facility in Los Gatos. I can't recommend Mariposa enough!
Tyler HoutsDec 12, 2025Our daughter started at Mariposa when she was just 18 months old, and the transition was incredibly smooth thanks to the care and warmth of the amazing teachers. While I won’t name everyone individually, each teacher we've encountered has been caring, patient, and truly exceptional. We began in the toddler class and later moved up to the primary class, and the growth we’ve seen in our daughter has been remarkable. She’s learned so much and gained so much confidence along the way. We’re genuinely grateful to have found Mariposa—it’s been such a wonderful part of our family’s journey. We truly can’t recommend it enough.
Yao Li BergnerJun 24, 2025My son loves this school . All teachers are very kind and experienced. We will miss all of them .
Khatereh HajizadehMay 2, 2025A Truly Special Place – Mariposa Montessori School When I was searching for a preschool for my son, I toured several schools in the area. Out of all of them, Mariposa Montessori stood out immediately—and for all the right reasons. What impressed me the most was the level of care the teachers provide. At Mariposa, the teachers are fully present with the children. Whether it’s teaching, playing, or comforting a child who’s upset, they are right there, fully engaged. Unlike other schools where teachers mostly observe from a distance, the staff at Mariposa are hands-on, warm, and responsive in every situation. The teachers here don’t just work with kids—they love what they do. It’s clear this isn’t just a job to them. Their passion and joy shine through in the way they interact with each child, creating an environment that is nurturing, respectful, and full of genuine connection. Another thing we truly appreciate is the culture among the children. There’s no sense of bullying or exclusion here—just loving and caring relationships. The kids are kind to one another, and you can feel a deep sense of mutual respect and belonging. Mariposa also fosters a close-knit community among parents. We’ve made meaningful connections with other families, and there’s a real sense of support and shared values. It’s not just a school—it’s a village. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Mariposa and wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent looking for a preschool where children are not only safe and well-taught, but truly loved.
Jack HuangApr 15, 2025Our son started at Mariposa at 2 years of age and we've stayed all the way till kindergarten. We started studying covid and after having toured many schools in the area, Montessori and others, Mariposa had the best protocols ensuring the students were safe and having fun. Our experience at the school has been nothing but brilliant - the staff is kind, compassionate, and responsive. Since Montessori is inherently individual-focused, we've always found the instruction to meet the level of our child keeping him engaged, interested and challenged. The mixed age classrooms have allowed him to learn the important art of making friends - learn from older friends and now in kindergarten be a role model and leader himself. While touring many private and public elementary schools in the area, I have realized how well adjusted and prepared my child is for the first grade. Since it's a small school community, we've made some wonderful friends as well. I couldn't recommend it highly enough!
Nalini KumarJan 28, 2025Words cannot describe how much we love this preschool. The teachers and the principal have done a great job at creating a safe and healthy space for kids. After trying 2 other preschool we found this one, we wish we had taken our kid here sooner.
sureena guptaJul 30, 2024
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about MARIPOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Is MARIPOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL a licensed child care provider in California?
- Yes. MARIPOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL holds California licence 434404878, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on July 27, 2001. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.
What kind of child care licence does MARIPOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL hold?
- California licenses MARIPOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.
How many children can MARIPOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL care for?
- MARIPOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL is licensed for up to 70 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.
How often has California inspected MARIPOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL?
- California records 2 inspection visits to MARIPOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL, the most recent on June 11, 2026 and the earliest on record March 20, 2023. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.
Has California visited MARIPOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL in response to a complaint?
- California records 1 complaint-driven visit to MARIPOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL. A complaint visit means someone raised a concern and the state went to look. California does not publish what those visits found, so the count on its own does not say whether any concern was upheld.
Who holds the licence for MARIPOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL?
- The licence is held by MARIPOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Santa Clara County.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 434404878.
- Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.
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