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Academy Of Palm Desert Comm. Presby. Church, The

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Faith-based
Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

47-321 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Visit website ↗(760) 568-4360Directions ↗Licensed for 120
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
5
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
9/17/2025
Total visits
8

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 2025-10-06). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

The Academy is a preschool and kindergarten program affiliated with Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church, serving children ages 2 years through kindergarten. The school provides a Christian educational environment using the Abeka approach with academic, artistic, physical, and social development.

Philosophy
To provide a loving, nurturing, educational environment which exposes children to the love of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ; to provide them with a foundation of academic, artistic, physical and social challenges that will prepare them for success in school, and to partner with parents in encouraging the well-rounded growth of children to think, speak and act Biblically.
Ages served
2 years - Kindergarten
Religious
Christian; affiliated with Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church

Programs

  • •Abeka approach to Christian education

Highlights

  • ✓ACSI Accredited
  • ✓Christian education curriculum
  • ✓Academic, artistic, physical and social development
  • ✓Calendar of special events throughout school year

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