Best Daycares in Thousand Palms

Top 8 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

8 licensed facilities
0 top rated
75% 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).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Thousand Palms?
There are 8 licensed daycare facilities in Thousand Palms, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Thousand Palms?
Thousand Palms has 4 Family Child Care Home, 2 Child Care Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Thousand Palms rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 75% of facilities in Thousand Palms have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Thousand Palms?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Thousand Palms 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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