How many licensed daycares are in Desert Hot Springs?

There are 25 licensed daycare facilities in Desert Hot Springs, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Desert Hot Springs?

Desert Hot Springs has 16 Family Child Care Home, 7 Child Care Center, 2 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Desert Hot Springs rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 92% of facilities in Desert Hot Springs have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Desert Hot Springs?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Desert Hot Springs charge approximately $1,752/month for infants, $1,031/month for toddlers, and $817/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,001/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs has 25 licensed daycare facilities, a modest selection of providers in Riverside County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (16), followed by 7 Child Care Centers, and 2 School Age Child Care Centers.

25 facilities

92% clean

27 avg cap.

674

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

13 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

✅ Strong compliance record

92% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

16 of 25 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

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Daycares in Desert Hot Springs

The average facility capacity is 27 children, and an impressive 92% of providers maintain a clean violation record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.

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