Peppermint Tree Child Care Center was established in 1979 as a pre-school/child care center.
Since, it has grown into a family of schools known as Helping Hands/Peppermint Tree Schools with Traditional and Montessori Programs.
It is our mission to foster a good self image and prepare your child to face life with confidence.
Our warm, loving, learning environment enhances and develops childrens minds where freedom of choice and independence are encouraged.
Helping Hands/Peppermint Tree Schools provide an environment that promotes a positive growing experience.
All the classrooms are equipped with furniture and materials designed for each specific age group.
This provides the child with the ability to move freely and independently with little assistance from the adult This freedom of making choices allows the child to think and act independently.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Peppermint Tree Too?
The application deadline for Peppermint Tree Too is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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