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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Palm Springs, CA

Compare 9 child daycare & preschools in Palm Springs. Average rating: 3.75/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Palm Springs, California at a glance

Programs
9
Avg rating
3.75/5
Parent reviews
31
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Palm Springs has 9 licensed child daycare & preschools with 31 parent reviews averaging 3.75/5.The largest concentration is in 92262 with 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Palm Springs

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.

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    First School Of The Desert
    4.15 score
    4.2(16)

    2300 E. Racquet Club Road, Palm Springs, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    First School of the Desert receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple locations in the Palm Springs area. Parents highlight the nurturing staff, strong educational curriculum, family involvement events, and personalized attention to each child's development. The owner involvement and open-door policy are frequently mentioned as distinguishing factors.

    Nurturing and professional staffstrong academic curriculumhands-on learning activitiesextra

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Palm Springs

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Palm Springs, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.58avg rating
9 daycares · 5 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Before or After School Daycare

4.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Palm Springs zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
922629
3.58
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Palm Springs (14–97 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Palm Springs based on parent reviews

A Child'S Place An Early Education Center

4.5(4)

1542 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA

Parents highlight Ms. Marla's dedication and ability to build confidence and social skills, noting that children receive individualized attention in a small setting. While some families find the cost high, they feel the preparation for kindergarten and the educator's reliability justify the expense.

Ms. Marla's excellent teaching and work ethicstrong focus on manners and confidencesmall class size allowing for individual attention

A Child'S Place An Early Education Center

4.5(4)

1534 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA

Parents highlight Ms. Marla’s dedication and ability to build confidence and manners, noting significant improvements in shy or withdrawn children. While the center provides individualized attention and strong academic preparation, some families find the cost to be on the higher side.

Ms. Marla's excellent teaching and work ethicimproved child confidence and mannersstrong English language development

First School Of The Desert

4.2(16)

2300 E. Racquet Club Road, Palm Springs, CA

First School of the Desert receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple locations in the Palm Springs area. Parents highlight the nurturing staff, strong educational curriculum, family involvement events, and personalized attention to each child's development. The owner involvement and open-door policy are frequently mentioned as distinguishing factors.

Nurturing and professional staffstrong academic curriculumhands-on learning activities

Kiddie Kollege

3.7(2)

490 Compadre Road, Palm Springs, CA

Psusd - Coyote Run

1(1)

3601 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA

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Daycare types in Palm Springs

Child Daycare & Preschools 9Headstart Programs 2Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Palm Springs, California

There are 9 child daycare & preschools in Palm Springs, California, making up 75% of the 12 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 Palm Springs have an average rating of 3.75 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 31 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs

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A Child'S Place An Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents highlight Ms. Marla's dedication and ability to build confidence and social skills, noting that children receive individualized attention in a small setting. While some families find the cost high, they feel the preparation for kindergarten and the educator's reliability justify the expense.

Ms. Marla's excellent teaching and work ethicstrong focus on manners and confidencesmall class size allowing for individual attention
Address
1542 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
Phone
(760) 325-5577
A Child'S Place An Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents highlight Ms. Marla’s dedication and ability to build confidence and manners, noting significant improvements in shy or withdrawn children. While the center provides individualized attention and strong academic preparation, some families find the cost to be on the higher side.

Ms. Marla's excellent teaching and work ethicimproved child confidence and mannersstrong English language development
Address
1534 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
Phone
(760) 835-1586
First School Of The Desert
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

First School of the Desert receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple locations in the Palm Springs area. Parents highlight the nurturing staff, strong educational curriculum, family involvement events, and personalized attention to each child's development. The owner involvement and open-door policy are frequently mentioned as distinguishing factors.

Nurturing and professional staffstrong academic curriculumhands-on learning activities
Address
2300 E. Racquet Club Road, Palm Springs, CA
Phone
(760) 799-2999
Kiddie Kollege
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
490 Compadre Road, Palm Springs, CA
Phone
(760) 327-3767
Psusd - Coyote Run
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
3601 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA
Phone
(760) 416-8160
Psusd - Cielo Vista Community Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4150 E. Sunny Dunes Road, Palm Springs, CA
Phone
(760) 416-8257
Psusd-Katherine Finchy Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
777 Tachevah Drive, Palm Springs, CA
Phone
(760) 416-8193
St. Theresa Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2785 Via Vaquero, Palm Springs, CA
Phone
(760) 864-9804
Montessori School Of Palm Springs
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3692 East Chia Road, Palm Springs, CA
Phone
(760) 323-2502

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Frequently asked questions

There are 9 child daycare & preschools daycares in Palm Springs, California, out of 12 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Palm Springs have an average Google rating of 3.75 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Palm Springs, 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
Palm Springs offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
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 Palm Springs for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Palm Springs 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.