Typical tuition
Average monthly cost in Riverside County
Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $652/month).
Thousand Palms offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 8 licensed facilities, including 4 Family Child Care Homes and 2 Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 8 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.
Compliance in Thousand Palms, Riverside County is solid, with 75% of our top-ranked providers maintaining a clean inspection record. Our top pick, Barrera Hernandez Family Child Care, holds an Excellent facility score.
When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Thousand Palms, 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 8 Daycares in Thousand Palms
Barrera Hernandez Family Child Care
ExcellentFamily Child Care Home · Thousand Palms
Maciel Family Child Care
ExcellentFamily Child Care Home · Thousand Palms
Psusd - Della S. Lindley Head Start
ExcellentChild Care Center · Thousand Palms
Strong Foundations Learning Center
ExcellentSchool Age Child Care Center · Thousand Palms
Strong Foundations Learning Center
ExcellentChild Care - Infant Center · Thousand Palms
Verdugo Family Child Care
ExcellentFamily Child Care Home · Thousand Palms
Strong Foundations Learning Center
GoodChild Care Center · Thousand Palms
Angulo Family Child Care
FairFamily Child Care Home · Thousand Palms