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Best Headstart Programs in Desert Hot Springs, CA

Compare 1 headstart programs in Desert Hot Springs. Average rating: 3.8/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Desert Hot Springs, California at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.8/5
Parent reviews
23
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Desert Hot Springs has 1 licensed headstart programs with 23 parent reviews averaging 3.8/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Desert Hot 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.

  1. 1
    Psusd-Arroyo De Paz
    4 score
    4(15)

    66-765 Two Bunch Palms Trail, Desert Hot Springs, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Reviews are largely positive, with parents praising the quiet, safe community environment and friendly staff. However, most reviews appear to focus on the residential community rather than daycare services specifically. One parent mentioned difficulty reaching the facility during business hours.

    Safe environmentquiet neighborhoodfriendly and helpful staffgood security
  2. 2
    Storyland Preschool
    3.75 score
    3.6(8)

    11480 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Storyland Preschool has highly polarized reviews ranging from 5/5 to 1/5 stars. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, play-based learning, and affordable tuition, while negative reviews cite unprofessional management, safety concerns, neglect, poor communication, and inadequate supervision ratios.

    Caring and invested staffplay-based learning approachaffordable tuitionfriendly teachers

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Desert Hot Springs

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.8avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Desert Hot Springs zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
922406
3.8
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Desert Hot Springs (24–48 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in Desert Hot Springs

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Headstart Programs in Desert Hot Springs, California

There are 1 headstart programs in Desert Hot Springs, California, making up 17% of the 6 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 Desert Hot Springs have an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.8 stars. Our analysis covers 23 parent reviews.

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

All Headstart Programs in Desert Hot Springs

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Psusd - Bubbling Wells Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
67-501 Camino Campanero, Desert Hot Springs, CA
Phone
(760) 251-7235

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Desert Hot Springs, California, out of 6 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 Desert Hot Springs have an average Google rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Desert Hot 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
Desert Hot Springs offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 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 Desert Hot Springs for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Desert Hot 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.