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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in La Quinta, CA

Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in La Quinta. Average rating: 4.38/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

La Quinta, California at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
4.38/5
Parent reviews
37
Top rated (4.5+)
2

La Quinta has 6 licensed child daycare & preschools with 37 parent reviews averaging 4.38/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in La Quinta

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    First School Of The Desert-La Quinta
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    44-996 Adams Street, La Quinta, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 145 children

    Parents consistently praise First School of the Desert-La Quinta for its caring, patient teachers who provide quality academic instruction and create a nurturing learning environment. Families appreciate the flexible scheduling, engaging activities, family involvement opportunities, and welcoming front desk staff. Children show excitement about attending school and make significant progress in academic and social development.

    Caring and patient teachersquality academic curriculumflexible hours accommodating working parentsdaily communication and progress reports
  2. 2
    Dsusd Child Development Center
    4.27 score
    4.4(10)

    47-950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children

    DSUSD Child Development Center in La Quinta receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's helpfulness, professionalism, and care quality. The facility is well-maintained with ongoing improvements. One concern raised was a language barrier with some staff members not speaking English.

    Helpful and kind staffprofessionalefficientinformative
  3. 3
    Drd Wolff Waters Bright Beginning Preschool
    3.6 score
    3.2(5)

    47795 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children

    The reviews provided do not pertain to this daycare facility. The comments appear to be about an apartment complex, not DRD Wolff Waters Bright Beginning Preschool. No legitimate daycare reviews are available to summarize.

    None mentioned

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in La Quinta

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Best Rated Neighborhoods

La Quinta zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
922536
4.38
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in La Quinta (32–145 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in La Quinta based on parent reviews

First School Of The Desert-La Quinta

4.9(20)

44-996 Adams Street, La Quinta, CA

Parents consistently praise First School of the Desert-La Quinta for its caring, patient teachers who provide quality academic instruction and create a nurturing learning environment. Families appreciate the flexible scheduling, engaging activities, family involvement opportunities, and welcoming front desk staff. Children show excitement about attending school and make significant progress in academic and social development.

Caring and patient teachersquality academic curriculumflexible hours accommodating working parents

Dsusd Child Development Center

4.4(10)

47-950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, CA

DSUSD Child Development Center in La Quinta receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's helpfulness, professionalism, and care quality. The facility is well-maintained with ongoing improvements. One concern raised was a language barrier with some staff members not speaking English.

Helpful and kind staffprofessionalefficient

Dsusd Adams Early Childhood Learing Center

5

50-800 Desert Club Drive, La Quinta, CA

Drd Wolff Waters Bright Beginning Preschool

3.2(5)

47795 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, CA

The reviews provided do not pertain to this daycare facility. The comments appear to be about an apartment complex, not DRD Wolff Waters Bright Beginning Preschool. No legitimate daycare reviews are available to summarize.

None mentioned

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Child Daycare & Preschools in La Quinta, California

There are 6 child daycare & preschools in La Quinta, California. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in La Quinta have an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.38 stars. Our analysis covers 37 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in La Quinta, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in La Quinta

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Dsusd Adams Early Childhood Learing Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
50-800 Desert Club Drive, La Quinta, CA
Phone
(760) 771-8675
First School Of The Desert-La Quinta
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise First School of the Desert-La Quinta for its caring, patient teachers who provide quality academic instruction and create a nurturing learning environment. Families appreciate the flexible scheduling, engaging activities, family involvement opportunities, and welcoming front desk staff. Children show excitement about attending school and make significant progress in academic and social development.

Caring and patient teachersquality academic curriculumflexible hours accommodating working parents
Address
44-996 Adams Street, La Quinta, CA
Phone
(760) 799-2999
Dsusd Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

DSUSD Child Development Center in La Quinta receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's helpfulness, professionalism, and care quality. The facility is well-maintained with ongoing improvements. One concern raised was a language barrier with some staff members not speaking English.

Helpful and kind staffprofessionalefficient
Address
47-950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, CA
Phone
(760) 771-8650
Drd Wolff Waters Bright Beginning Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

The reviews provided do not pertain to this daycare facility. The comments appear to be about an apartment complex, not DRD Wolff Waters Bright Beginning Preschool. No legitimate daycare reviews are available to summarize.

None mentioned
Address
47795 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, CA
Phone
(760) 347-3484
Desert Ymca/La Quinta Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
49-955 Moon River Drive, La Quinta, CA
Phone
(760) 564-2848
Desert Ymca/La Quinta Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
49-955 Moon River Drive, La Quinta, CA
Phone
(760) 564-2848

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 child daycare & preschools daycares in La Quinta, California. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in La Quinta have an average Google rating of 4.38 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in La Quinta, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with California's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in California)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Daycare costs in California typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in La Quinta for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in La Quinta must be licensed by California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.