First School-Palm Desert
73-247 HOVELY LANE WEST, PALM DESERT, CA 92260Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects an 86% violation rate 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
- 74
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 19, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Outdoor Activity Space (D) The Surface of the Outdoor Activity Space Shall Be Maintained: This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101238.2(d)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the playground has two items that have chipped paint at time of inspection. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/19/2023
- 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 licensee did not comply with the section cited above in four out of five staff ddid not have a currently mandated reporter ceriticate at the timeof inspeciton, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/29/2023
Mar 21, 20221 Finding1 Important
- 01212 Reporting Requirements (F) The Items Specified in (d)(1)(A) Through (H) Above Shall Also Be Reported to the Child's Authorized Representative. The Requirement Was Not Met As…CCR 101212(f)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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