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First School of the Desert

69-440 Mccallum Way, Cathedral City, CA 922344.9· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
96
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$405
year first licensed
1990
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About First School of the Desert

First School of the Desert is a licensed child care center in Cathedral City, California. The state has licensed it since June 6, 1990, for up to 96 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Jun 2022, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
96 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity96 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First School of the Desert has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Riverside County has a median price of $405 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.
Riverside County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for First School of the Desert

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to First School of the Desert since Jun 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
96 children
First licensed
1990
License number
#330910007
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Summary

5 visits since Jun 2022 · Last visit May 5, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 5, 2026Inspection
  2. Jun 3, 2025Inspection
  3. Apr 24, 2024Inspection
  4. May 16, 2023Inspection
  5. Jun 7, 2022Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about First School of the Desert

Is First School of the Desert licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 6, 1990.

Does First School of the Desert have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to First School of the Desert since Jun 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can First School of the Desert care for?

96, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are First School of the Desert's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First School of the Desert cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (760) 321-0090 to ask.

What is First School of the Desert's phone number?

(760) 321-0090.

Where is First School of the Desert?

69-440 Mccallum Way, Cathedral City, CA 92234.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).