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Tot Stop Inc.

Daycare center in Palm Desert, CA. 77970 Delaware Place, Palm Desert, CA 92211

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Tot Stop Inc. in Palm Desert, CA
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity107 children
Citations on file6
On the register since1989

About the program

Tot Stop Inc. is a licensed daycare center in Palm Desert, California, on the state register since 1989. It is licensed for 107 children and serves preschool ages.

Tot Stop Preschool provides early education programs for children from toddler age through junior kindergarten in the Coachella Valley.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Tot Stop Inc. 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

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 330909309
Licence statusActive since 1989
Licensed capacity107 children
Inspections on file3
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file6Area median for centers: 2
Type A (immediate risk)0102 of 397 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints13 inspection visits · last visit September 2025

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

101223(a)(2) · 101238(g) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101216(f) · 101216(g)(1) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

We were new to the desert a few years ago and were looking for a pre-school for our twin daughters. We are fortunate to have found Tot Stop. They were the only school that answered their phone without having to leave countless messages, and we're so lucky they did. We met with Ms. Sherry and immediately felt right at home. Our girls ended up staying for both Pre-K and Kindergarten, and adored their teacher Ms.…

Teddy B · 5/5 on Google · 7 months ago

My daughter was at Tot Stop and loved it. They have wonderful caregivers and great outdoor play spaces, which is rare for the desert. It's a family-owned business and you really do feel like they're watching out for your little one.

Justin Marlles · 5/5 on Google · 10 months ago

Both my children have been at tot stop since the age of 3 years old, it was a very warm smooth transition and they loved going to school. It allowed them to make new friends, learn structure and advanced there education. We feel very confident they are leaving here with a better understanding to excel in there new school. From Mrs.Sherry the owner and the teachers we are very grateful to have had them apart of our…

Aleya Alvarado · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago

Tot Stop Preschool is truly an exceptional place! The staff there is absolutely amazing, and you can tell they genuinely care about the kids. They've been around for an impressive 30 years, which says a lot about their commitment and dedication. But what really sets them apart are the fun events they organize throughout the year. From hoedowns to luncheons and holiday celebrations, they make sure there's always…

Benjamin Cordova · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago
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Getting there

77970 Delaware Place, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Questions about Tot Stop Inc.

Is Tot Stop Inc. licensed?

Yes. Tot Stop Inc. holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 330909309), with a licensed capacity of 107 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Tot Stop Inc. had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 6 citations for Tot Stop Inc., across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 2. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Tot Stop Inc. take?

Tot Stop Inc. is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Tot Stop Inc. cost?

Tot Stop Inc. does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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