Mariposa Montessori
Daycare center in Los Gatos, CA. 16548 Ferris AVE, Los Gatos, CA 95032
About the program
Mariposa Montessori is a licensed daycare center in Los Gatos, California, on the state register since 2001. It is licensed for 70 children and serves preschool ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Mariposa Montessori does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,452 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
101226(e)(3)(B) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101429(a)(2)(B)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
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 Houts · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoOur 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.…
Yao Li Bergner · 5/5 on Google · a year agoOur 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…
Nalini Kumar · 5/5 on Google · a year agoA 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…
Jack Huang · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
16548 Ferris AVE, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Questions about Mariposa Montessori
Is Mariposa Montessori licensed?
Yes. Mariposa Montessori holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 434404878), with a licensed capacity of 70 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Mariposa Montessori had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 4 citations for Mariposa Montessori, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Mariposa Montessori take?
Mariposa Montessori is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Mariposa Montessori cost?
Mariposa Montessori does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
