Best Daycares in Cathedral City

Top 20 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

36 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Riverside County

2022 median
$1,752
/ month
infant
$1,031
/ month
toddler
$817
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $652/month).

Cathedral City offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 36 licensed facilities, including 19 Family Child Care Homes and 1 Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 20 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in Cathedral City, Riverside County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Alvarez Family Child Care, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Cathedral City, Riverside County charge a median of $1,576 per month for infant care and $820 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $952 per month.

Each facility listed below links to a detailed profile page where you can review inspection history, complaint records, capacity, and contact information. We update our rankings regularly as new licensing data becomes available.

Top 20 Daycares in Cathedral City

1

Alvarez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Cathedral City

Capacity: 14
2

Andrade Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Cathedral City

Capacity: 14
3

Andrews Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Cathedral City

Capacity: 14
4

Belchamber Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Cathedral City

Capacity: 14
5

Beltran & Gutierrez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Cathedral City

Capacity: 14
6

Beltran-diaz Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Cathedral City

Capacity: 14
7

Blancarte Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Cathedral City

Capacity: 14
8

Campanur Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Cathedral City

Capacity: 14
9

Chavez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Cathedral City

Capacity: 14
10

First School of the Desert

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cathedral City

Capacity: 96
11

Gonzalez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Cathedral City

Capacity: 14
12

Guilmette Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Cathedral City

Capacity: 14
13

Herrarte Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Cathedral City

Capacity: 14
14

Holmes Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Cathedral City

Capacity: 14
15

Iniguez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Cathedral City

Capacity: 14
16

Juarez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Cathedral City

Capacity: 14
17

Lopez Chavez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Cathedral City

Capacity: 14
18

Lopez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Cathedral City

Capacity: 14
19

Lopez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Cathedral City

Capacity: 14
20

Mandujano Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Cathedral City

Capacity: 14

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Cathedral City?
There are 36 licensed daycare facilities in Cathedral City, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Cathedral City?
Cathedral City has 19 Family Child Care Home, 1 Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Cathedral City rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Cathedral City have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Cathedral City?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Cathedral City charge approximately $1,576/month for infants, $928/month for toddlers, and $820/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $952/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

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