The Academy of Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church
Daycare center in Palm Desert, CA. 47-321 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA 92260
About the program
The Academy of Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church is a licensed daycare center in Palm Desert, California, on the state register since 1983. It is licensed for 120 children and serves preschool ages.
The Academy is a faith-based preschool and kindergarten in Palm Desert offering an academic curriculum for children ages two to kindergarten.
The program follows a academic, play-based and faith-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. The Academy of Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church 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.
Regulations cited
101170(e)(2) · 101161 · 101223(a)(2) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101212(d)(1)(C) · 100700(C)(1) · 101174(d) · 1596.8662(b)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Our 2 year old is our only child. We started him at the Academy 3 half days just for fun and to socialize him. My son loves the school so much. By the end of the year he was 5 full days. His choice, I actually ask him everyday and unless I have something spectacular planned he wants to go to school. Picking him up is so fun. He sings, dances, tells me about all the fun he has each day. Watching Monday morning…
Tanya cser · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoWe are thrilled with our experience at The Academy of Palm Desert! Our child has developed tremendously since joining, and she absolutely loves her friends and teachers. Over the summer months, the school underwent renovations, equipping all the classrooms with updated equipment, which has made a noticeable difference. The nurturing environment has fostered her growth, both academically and socially. We appreciate…
Joshua Castro · 5/5 on Google · a year agoThis summer there was a lot a change in the school administration and staff. The church stepped in and made sure to hire a well experienced director who is driven to hire the best teachers for the school. Our daughter is going into her 3rd year at the Academy, and she loves her new class. As a current parent with our child in the school, we are very excited for the year and very excited with the new improved rooms…
Stormy Ochoa · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy daughter went to the Academy and we loved it. Now my son, who is special needs is attending the school. The staff teachers and director are such great human beings. They communicate with you all the time. We get pictures of him all the time. We loved them because he's always smiling. He was in another school previously that we had to remove him from because of the treatment I would recommend The Academy to…
Eric Blount · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
47-321 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Questions about The Academy of Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church
Is The Academy of Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church licensed?
Yes. The Academy of Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 330908009), with a licensed capacity of 120 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has The Academy of Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 6 citations for The Academy of Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church, 1 of them Type A, 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 The Academy of Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church take?
The Academy of Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does The Academy of Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church cost?
The Academy of Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
