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Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in Desert Hot Springs

Top 15 licensed programs serving babies and toddlers (ages 0–2), ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

15 infant-capable facilities
0 top rated
93% 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).

Desert Hot Springs has 15 licensed childcare providers that serve infants and toddlers, combining dedicated Infant Centers with Family Child Care Homes whose CCLD licenses cover infant age groups. California enforces strict staffing ratios for infant care — typically one caregiver per four infants — and this listing ranks the top 15 options by compliance record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

93% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with no Type A (serious) or Type B (minor) citations on file. Each facility page includes the full inspection history, complaint records, and capacity details so you can make an informed decision before touring.

Whether you need care for a 6-month-old or a 20-month-old, the programs below cover the full 0–2 age band. Click any listing to see hours, tuition (when the owner has published it), and the most recent CCLD inspection summary.

Top 15 Infant Daycares in Desert Hot Springs

1

Anguiano Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Desert Hot Springs

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
2

Autman Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Desert Hot Springs

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
3

Braddock Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Desert Hot Springs

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
4

Carranza Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Desert Hot Springs

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
5

Casillas Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Desert Hot Springs

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
6

Dennis Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Desert Hot Springs

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
7

Felix Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Desert Hot Springs

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
8

Gambino Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Desert Hot Springs

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
9

Hernandez Irias Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Desert Hot Springs

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
10

Jimenez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Desert Hot Springs

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
11

Jones Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Desert Hot Springs

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
12

Sanchez & Hernandez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Desert Hot Springs

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
13

Torres Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Desert Hot Springs

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
14

Valencia Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Desert Hot Springs

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
15

Felix Family Child Care

Fair

Family Child Care Home · Desert Hot Springs

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in Desert Hot Springs?
Desert Hot Springs has 15 licensed childcare providers that serve infants and toddlers (ages 0–2). This includes dedicated Infant Centers and Family Child Care Homes whose licenses cover infant care.
What's the difference between an Infant Center and a Family Child Care Home for infant care?
Infant Centers are commercial facilities dedicated to babies and toddlers with lower child-to-staff ratios (typically 1:4 for infants) and infant-trained caregivers. Family Child Care Homes run from the caregiver's private residence with smaller mixed-age groups — often more flexible hours and a home-like feel.
How much does infant care cost in Desert Hot Springs?
Typical monthly tuition for infant care in Riverside County is about $1,576 at a center and $952 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Actual rates vary by facility, schedule, and whether meals are included.
What should I look for when visiting an infant daycare?
Check the caregiver-to-infant ratio (state requires 1:4 or better for infants), look at the nap and feeding setup, ask about diaper changes and feeding schedules, review the facility's inspection history on its detail page, and trust your gut on how caregivers interact with the babies present during your tour.

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