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Little School Of The Desert

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

6085 Ocotillo Avenue, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
10/9/2024
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

Little School of the Desert is a Christian preschool in Twentynine Palms, California serving children 18 months through Pre-K. The program emphasizes age-appropriate developmental activities that support social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual growth within a Christian education framework.

Philosophy
The program strives to get children started on a positive path to a lifetime of love for school and education. Philosophy encourages development of each child's social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual growth in a natural manner, emphasizing positive self-concept, heightened creativity, curiosity, communication skills, and basic learning skills within the realm of Christian education.
Ages served
18 months through Pre-K
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Morning class or full day care schedules available either T/Th, M/W/F or M-F.
Religious
Christian preschool

Programs

  • •Morning class schedules
  • •Full day care schedules
  • •Summer programs

Highlights

  • ✓Lead teachers have minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education classes
  • ✓Aides have minimum of 6 Early Childhood Education classes
  • ✓Teacher-student ratio of 12:1 or no more than 17:2 per classroom
  • ✓Qualified and patient teachers dedicated to children

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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