Juniper Tree
Enrichment
K-8th Grade
"Education begins the moment we see children as innately wise and capable beings. Only then can we play along in their world." - Vince Gowman
Support our students through the Juniper Tree Foundation, our 501(c)(3) non profit. Our Federal tax ID number is: 41-3748167.
Donations are tax-deductible.
Now enrolling for Fall 2026
Explore our New 8th Grade Program!
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(Children must be 5 yrs of age to start)
We are an Ocean Grove approved vendor
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Welcome to Juniper Tree...
where children learn through natural discovery and balanced academic rigor.
Juniper Tree is a holistic enrichment program in Los Gatos CA, serving students ages 5 to 14 yrs old. Our program is inspired by holistic approaches to education which focus on the development of the whole child. By balancing experiential learning with academic depth, we nurture each student's unique gifts, building confidence, creativity and critical thinking.
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At Juniper Tree we believe education is a personal journey for each family.To support your path, we have built flexible program tracks that blend foundational academics with creative, project-based exploration.
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​From early childhood discovery to advanced middle school tracks, including hands-on Chemistry, Robotics Engineering, Coding, our students master core subjects by applying them to real-world projects. We proudly serve families who have chosen an alternative education or homeschooling path.
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Juniper Tree is also an approved vendor of Ocean Grove Charter School. About 15% of our students are Ocean Grove families. We are proud to support them. If you would like to learn more about Ocean Grove Charter School, please visit their website at: www.ogcs.org.
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Why Choose Juniper Tree?
Juniper Tree was created to provide a program with unique elements that are not often found in traditional schooling. It is a deliberate balance of structured academic learning and creative exploration.
For our youngest children, foundational academics are taught through art, music, drama and storytelling. As the children mature, imaginative play nurtured in the early years is transformed into innovative, higher-level intellectual thinking. In our upper grades, this looks like immersive labs in applied Chemistry, LEGO Robotics, advanced mathematics, and digital media production. Teaching methods always adapt dynamically to the children's development and expanding academic capabilities methods adapt to the children's development and interests.
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Juniper Tree is unlike most home school programs in that we have a deep respect for play. For children as well as adults, play is when we are most creative, most engaged and most intensely focused. During our exploration periods, children are free to pursue their interests which allows for a free-flow of thoughts and ideas stimulating the development of complex problem-solving, critical analysis, and deep-seated creativity. A sense of beauty is woven throughout the day, inspiring a deep love for learning.
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Juniper Tree is also unique in our focus on community and relationships. The children are given ample time for conversations that explore varied interests, ideas and social relationships. The children learn to share ideas, support one another, talk through disagreements and problem-solve together. Students can attend classes 2 to 5 full or half days a week, giving them opportunities to build lifelong meaningful friendships and peer networks.
