Daycare center
Storyland Preschool
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file17 (1 Type A)
Daycares and preschools in Desert Hot Springs, CA
22 licensed programs · median published tuition $832 a month · 1 with Google ratings
Home daycare
Carranza Family Child Care
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file17
Daycare center
Psusd - Arroyo de Paz
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Head Start
Psusd - Bubbling Wells Head Start
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file3
Daycare center
Psusd - Cabot Yerxa Elementary
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Psusd - Edward Wenzlaff
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1 (1 Type A)
Daycare center
Psusd - Julius Corsini Elementary School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Psusd - Two Bunch Palms Elementary
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2
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Licensed home daycares in Desert Hot Springs
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only (California withholds home addresses). Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Citations on file | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anguiano Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92240 | 334846604 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 6 (1 Type A) | |
| Autman Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92240 | 334843261 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 7 | |
| Braddock Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92240 | 334846099 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 13 (1 Type A) | |
| Casillas Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92240 | 334846562 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 5 (2 Type A) | |
| Dennis Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92240 | 334843986 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 7 (1 Type A) | |
| Felix Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92240 | 334845029, 334846666 | 28 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 3 | |
| Gambino Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92240 | 334845023 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 6 (2 Type A) | |
| Hernandez Irias Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92240 | 334846632 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 4 | |
| Jimenez Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92240 | 334844245 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 10 | |
| Jones Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92240 | 334845792 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 10 (1 Type A) | |
| Sanchez & Hernandez Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92240 | 334818186 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 4 | |
| Torres Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92240 | 334845907 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 6 (2 Type A) | |
| Valencia Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92240 | 334810140 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 8 |
Before and after school programs in Desert Hot Springs
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Citations on file | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Hot Springs Recreation Center School Age Day Care Center | 92240 | 334846037 | 165 | school age | 9 |
Childcare in Desert Hot Springs: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Desert Hot Springs?
Desert Hot Springs has 22 licensed programs on the California register: 7 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 14 home daycares and 1 before and after school program.
Who licenses child care in California?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in California. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
How common are inspection violations at Desert Hot Springs daycares?
Violations are common and most are paperwork or maintenance items. Across 397 daycare centers in the metro area, the median center has 2 citations on the state file, and 121 centers have none. 102 have at least one rated Type A by the state. 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.
What does daycare cost in Desert Hot Springs?
20 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $832 a month, and $1,261 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence, and California withholds the address from its public register. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Desert Hot Springs?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Nearby cities
Source: Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes data downloads, CCLD Transparency site. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.