Home daycare
Planos Family Child Care
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycares and preschools in Palm Desert, CA
23 licensed programs · median published tuition $832 a month · 8 with Google ratings
Daycare center
Sacred Heart Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Before and after school
Homework Club
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2 (1 Type A)
Daycare center
Jean Benson Child Development Center
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file3
Daycare center
First School - Palm Desert
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file4
Daycare center
Boehm Child Development Center
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file4 (1 Type A)
Daycare center
The Academy of Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file6 (1 Type A)
Daycare center
Bermuda Dunes Learning Center in Palm Desert (47549 Ca Hwy 74)
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file7
Daycare center
College of the Desert Child Development Training
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2
Home daycare
Diaz Family Child Care Home
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file3
Daycare center
Lincoln ECE Center
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Daycare center
Little Scholars Childcare Center
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Valley Independent Preparatory
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Bermuda Dunes Learning Center in Palm Desert (47549 Highway 74)
AgesInfant to toddler
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
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Licensed home daycares in Palm Desert
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibarra Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92260 | 334811392 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 | |
| Rey Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92260 | 334844078 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Sadler Family Day Care Family Day Care Home | 92260 | 330929443 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 35 (1 Type A) | |
| Urtiaga Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92211 | 334815168 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record |
Before and after school programs in Palm Desert
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 Ymca/Carter School School Age Day Care Center | 92260 | 334803331 | 60 | school age | None on record | |
| Desert Ymca/Ford School School Age Day Care Center | 92260 | 334800967 | 48 | school age | None on record | |
| Hope Lutheran Church School Age Day Care Center | 92260 | 334845819 | 86 | school age | 12 |
Childcare in Palm Desert: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Palm Desert?
Palm Desert has 23 licensed programs on the California register: 13 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 6 home daycares and 4 before and after school programs.
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 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert?
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 Palm Desert?
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.
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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.