Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Indio

Top 20 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

21 preschool-capable 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).

Indio has 21 licensed childcare providers serving preschool-age children (2–5), combining Child Care Centers and qualifying Family Child Care Homes. California caps preschool ratios at 1:12 (one caregiver per twelve kids). This guide ranks the top 20 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

75% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with zero citations on file. Each facility's page shows the full inspection and complaint history so you can dig deeper before scheduling a tour.

Programs vary widely in philosophy — Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based, and academic models are all represented. Click any listing to see the teaching style (when the owner has published it), tuition ranges, and the latest CCLD inspection summary.

Top 20 Preschools in Indio

Ayala Family Day Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Indio

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Cvusd - Mountain Vista Child Care

Excellent

Child Care Center · Indio

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Dsusd/eisenhower Ece Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Indio

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Dsusd/hoover Ece Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Indio

Capacity: 58 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Dsusd/jackson Ece Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Indio

Capacity: 47 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Dsusd/van Buren Ece Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Indio

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Mariposa Parent Child Workshop

Excellent

Child Care Center · Indio

Capacity: 39 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Ocs Our Lady of Perpetual Help Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Indio

Capacity: 66 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Rcoe - Oasis State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Indio

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Renu Hope Foundation-44071

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Indio

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Summerfield Desert Preschool Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Indio

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Desert Preschool Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Indio

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Family Ymca of the Desert/doris Mechanick Cdc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Indio

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Indio Palms Learning Land

Excellent

Child Care Center · Indio

Capacity: 35 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

College of the Desert Indio Child Dev. & Trn Ctr

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Indio

Capacity: 80 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

United Families Inc Indio

Good

Child Care Center · Indio

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Mc Peters Family Day Care

Good

Family Child Care Home · Indio

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Desert Preschool Academy

Fair

Child Care Center · Indio

Capacity: 28 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Indio Learning Village

Fair

Child Care Center · Indio

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Martha's Village & Kitchen

Fair

Child Care Center · Indio

Capacity: 50 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Indio?

Indio has 21 licensed childcare programs that serve preschool-age children (ages 2–5). This includes dedicated preschool centers and family child care homes whose licenses cover this age group.

What's the difference between a preschool and a daycare center?

In California licensing terminology the two overlap significantly — most "preschools" are licensed as Child Care Centers that happen to serve children ages 2–5 with a structured curriculum. Dedicated preschool programs tend to emphasize school readiness, early literacy, and social-emotional development.

How much does preschool cost in Indio?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Riverside County is about $820 at a center and $857 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Part-day and half-day programs cost less.

What should I look for when choosing a preschool?

Look for a published curriculum or teaching philosophy, low teacher turnover, outdoor play space, a clean inspection history on the facility's page, and caregivers who engage warmly with children during your tour. Ask about ratio (state maximum is 1:12 for preschoolers), transition plans to kindergarten, and how behavior and conflict are handled.