How many licensed daycares are in Palm Desert?

There are 27 licensed daycare facilities in Palm Desert, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Palm Desert?

Palm Desert has 10 Child Care Center, 8 Family Child Care Home, 5 School Age Child Care Center, 3 Child Care - Infant Center, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Palm Desert rated for safety?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 78% of facilities in Palm Desert have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Palm Desert?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Palm Desert 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.

Palm Desert

Browse and compare licensed daycare providers in Palm Desert, Riverside County

27 facilities

78% clean

48 avg cap.

1,304

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

19 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

🏢 Center-based care

This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.

About This City

Daycares in Palm Desert

Palm Desert has 27 licensed daycare facilities, a modest selection of providers in Riverside County. The majority are Child Care Centers (10), followed by 8 Family Child Care Homes, 5 School Age Child Care Centers, 3 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 1 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 48 children, and 78% of facilities have no violations on record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.

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