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Desert YMCA/La Quinta Child Development Center

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

49-955 Moon River Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253

Visit website ↗(760) 564-2848Directions ↗Licensed for 12
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
5/16/2025
Total visits
4

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

The La Quinta Child Development Center is a YMCA facility offering a welcoming, community-focused environment with play-based learning. The center provides full-day, full-year programming with safe, nurturing care from certified and CPR-trained teachers.

Philosophy
We value strong family partnerships, encouraging parents to share at-home activities that enrich and connect with their child's learning experience at school.
Hours
M-F: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Outdoor
Active, play-based learning, with indoor and outdoor activities
Meals
Nutritious meals and snacks at no additional cost

Programs

  • •Full-day, full-year programming
  • •Play-based learning

Highlights

  • ✓Safe and nurturing environment with certified and CPR-trained teachers
  • ✓Inclusive environment
  • ✓Low-cost tuition available to qualifying families
  • ✓Nutritious meals and snacks included

Not stated on their website: Teacher-child ratio specifics, Ages served, Specific tuition costs. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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