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College Of The Desert Child Development Training

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

43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Visit website ↗(760) 773-2555Directions ↗Licensed for 72
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
1/9/2025
Total visits
7

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

College of the Desert operates state-funded child development centers on its Palm Desert and Indio campuses, serving children ages 12 months to 5 years. The centers are part of the college's Childhood Development and Education program and serve as training facilities for students.

Ages served
12 months to 5 years old
Hours
School hours
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and/or snack depending on hours of care

Programs

  • •Preschool
  • •Infant/toddler care

Highlights

  • ✓State-funded childcare centers
  • ✓Two campus locations (Palm Desert and Indio)
  • ✓Integrated with college's early childhood education training program

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