Montessori & Preschool FAQ | Peppertree Montessori Temecula

Yes. Peppertree Montessori works directly with the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) to accept child care assistance for eligible families. Contact us to confirm your specific eligibility and next steps.

RCOE maintains an Eligibility List (EL) for families interested in subsidized child care. You can apply directly through RCOE's Family Portal or by contacting RCOE's Resource & Referral team at (800) 442-4927. Once you're approved, just let your RCOE caseworker know you'd like to attend Peppertree — they'll send your documentation directly to us, and we'll help get your child started.

We recommend reaching out to us as soon as you begin the RCOE application process. Once you're approved, let your RCOE caseworker know you'd like to attend Peppertree, and they'll send your documentation directly to us. We recommend touring at least one week before your child needs to start care (more notice is even better), so we have time to process everything and schedule your child's Teacher Meeting: a 30-minute one-on-one visit where you and your child meet their teacher, tour the classroom, and ask any questions before their first day.

No paperwork needed for your tour. Once you're approved for RCOE assistance, simply let your caseworker know you'd like to attend Peppertree — they'll send your documentation directly to us.

We recommend reaching out to us as soon as you begin the RCOE application process. Once you're approved, let your RCOE caseworker know you'd like to attend Peppertree, and they'll send your documentation directly to us. We recommend touring at least one week before your child needs to start care (more notice is even better), so we have time to process everything and schedule your child's Teacher Meeting before their first day.