College of the Desert Child Development Training
43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA
Desert YMCA/Ford School
- licensed capacity
- 48
- a week, county median
- $108
- year first licensed
- 1995
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About
About Desert YMCA/Ford School
Desert YMCA/Ford School is a licensed school-age program in Palm Desert, California. The state has licensed it since April 28, 1995, for up to 48 children, serving school-age children.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Mar 2023, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.
School-age
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
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- Type
- School-age program
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 48 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (760) 902-1754 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 48 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Desert YMCA/Ford School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Riverside County has a median price of $108 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$405
Home daycare$231
Toddler
Center$238
Home daycare$215
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$204
School age
Center$108
Home daycare$179
State record
Inspection reports for Desert YMCA/Ford School
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Desert YMCA/Ford School since Mar 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- School-age program
- Capacity
- 48 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- First licensed
- 1995
- License number
- #334800967
Summary
4 visits since Mar 2023 · Last visit Apr 30, 2026
Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them
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- Apr 30, 2026Inspection
- May 1, 2025Inspection
- May 3, 2024Inspection
- Mar 27, 2023Inspection
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FAQ
Questions about Desert YMCA/Ford School
Is Desert YMCA/Ford School licensed?
Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 28, 1995.
Does Desert YMCA/Ford School have inspection violations?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Desert YMCA/Ford School since Mar 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.
How many children can Desert YMCA/Ford School care for?
48, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
What are Desert YMCA/Ford School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (760) 902-1754 to confirm.
How much does Desert YMCA/Ford School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (760) 902-1754 to ask.
What is Desert YMCA/Ford School's phone number?
(760) 902-1754.
Where is Desert YMCA/Ford School?
44-210 Warner Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260.