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Childery

First School of the Desert

2300 E. RACQUET CLUB ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate, no complaints on record, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
60
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:12Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 3 Findings
Most recent: Jan 21, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
3 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 3 findings were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Feb 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (D) Disaster Drills Shall Be Conducted at Least Every Six Months. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101174(d)

      Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility last conducted a drill in June 2023, which is over six months ago. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 03/01/2024

  2. Jun 29, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • Criminal Record Clearance (E) All Individuals Subject to a Criminal Record Review Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 Shall Prior to Working, Residing Or…CCR 101170(e)(2)

      Based on observation and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as S1 was not associated to the facility but instead was associated to a sister facility, a facility owned by the same Licensee, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/30/2023

    • Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or Before March 30, 2018, a Person Who, on January 1, 2018, Is a Licensed Child Day Care Provider, Administrator, or Employee Of…HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)

      Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as two staff members, S3 and S4, were missing proof of a valid Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers Training Certificate (AB1207) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/28/2023

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