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Best Daycares in Palm Desert

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

27 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).

Palm Desert offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 27 licensed facilities, including 7 Family Child Care Homes and 5 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 Palm Desert, Riverside County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Aleph Schoolhouse, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert

1

Aleph Schoolhouse

Excellent

Child Care Center · Palm Desert

Capacity: 25
2

Bermuda Dunes Learning Center in Palm Desert

Excellent

Child Care Center · Palm Desert

Capacity: 60
3

Bermuda Dunes Learning Center in Palm Desert

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Palm Desert

Capacity: 75
4

Bermuda Dunes Learning Center in Palm Desert

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Palm Desert

Capacity: 26
5

Boehm Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Palm Desert

Capacity: 12
6

Desert Ymca/carter School

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Palm Desert

Capacity: 60
7

Desert Ymca/ford School

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Palm Desert

Capacity: 48
8

Desert Ymca/jean M. Benson Cdc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Palm Desert

Capacity: 101
9

Hope Lutheran Church

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Palm Desert

Capacity: 86
10

Ibarra Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Palm Desert

Capacity: 14
11

Lincoln Ece Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Palm Desert

Capacity: 17
12

Lisa D. Stinson Homework Club

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Palm Desert

Capacity: 56
13

Little Scholars Childcare Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Palm Desert

Capacity: 69
14

Puschendorf Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Palm Desert

Capacity: 12
15

Rey Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Palm Desert

Capacity: 14
16

Rodriguez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Palm Desert

Capacity: 14
17

Sacred Heart Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Palm Desert

Capacity: 70
18

Sadler Family Day Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Palm Desert

Capacity: 14
19

Urtiaga Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Palm Desert

Capacity: 14
20

Diaz Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Palm Desert

Capacity: 14
View all 27 facilities in Palm Desert

Frequently Asked Questions

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 5 Child Care Center, 5 School Age Child Care Center, 2 Child Care - Infant Center, 7 Family Child Care Home, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Palm Desert rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% 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 $1,576/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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