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First School-Palm Desert

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

73-247 Hovely Lane West, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
6
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
5/21/2025
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

First School of the Desert in Palm Desert provides preschool education for children aged 2 to 6 years in age-specific classrooms with age-appropriate curricula. The facility offers 10.5 hours of daily care with flexible enrollment options.

Ages served
2 to 6 years
Hours
7:00 am to 5:30 pm (10.5 hours)

Programs

  • •Age-specific classroom instruction
  • •Flexible enrollment (2, 3, or 5 full days per week)

Highlights

  • ✓Individual classes for each age group
  • ✓Age-geared curriculum for each class
  • ✓10.5 hours of daily care
  • ✓Multiple enrollment day options

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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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