First School - La Quinta
Daycare center in La Quinta, CA. 44996 Adams ST, La Quinta, CA 92253
About the program
First School - La Quinta is a licensed daycare center in La Quinta, California, on the state register since 2001. It is licensed for 145 children and serves preschool ages.
First School of the Desert operates multiple preschool and child care centers across four locations in California.
The program follows a academic approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. First School - La Quinta does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $832 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.
What parents say
Miss Addy has been very kind towards my child. My little one's first day was Valentine's Day of this year and I can honestly say he loves coming to school to be in Miss Addy's class. She informs me of his mannerisms he has been developing, his eating habits and overall growth. I feel as though my son is really learning a lot and talking more. She is attentive to my son's needs, creative ability and will always inform…
Jamie Isabella · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoWe started our daughter at First School in September of 2023. From the moment she started there until now she’s grown and learned so much. She comes home singing songs and tells me all about her day. She loves her teacher, Ms. Zoe, which is definitely the most difficult part about leaving. Ms. Zoe always shows up with a smile and truly cares about all of the kids. I can’t say enough great things about her, this…
Miranda Casey · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoMs. Samantha is truly amazing at what she does. She has such a positive attitude and an incredible amount of patience with this age group, which makes all the difference! My 5yr old absolutely loves her energy and looks forward to going to school every day. I’ve seen so much growth in his confidence, social skills, and excitement about learning since he started. The teachers genuinely care about all of the students…
Amanda Adyani · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoWe definitely recommend First School La Quinta. Both my son and daughter enjoyed going every day. Ms. Yatsiri is a great teacher and was very kind, patience and helped my 2 year old daughter learn so much. My daughter would come home and she tell me her numbers and alphabets. Ms. Yatsiri is very communicative with me, which made me feel at ease knowing my daughter is in good hands. I hope my youngest daughter will be…
Garett Negrete · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
44996 Adams ST, La Quinta, CA 92253
Questions about First School - La Quinta
Is First School - La Quinta licensed?
Yes. First School - La Quinta holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 334809049), with a licensed capacity of 145 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has First School - La Quinta had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for First School - La Quinta, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 2. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does First School - La Quinta take?
First School - La Quinta is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does First School - La Quinta cost?
First School - La Quinta does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.