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Little Scholars Childcare Center

3692 E Chia Rd, Palm Springs, CA 922624.3· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
98
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$405
year first licensed
2026
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About

About Little Scholars Childcare Center

Little Scholars Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Palm Springs, California. The state has licensed it since August 13, 2026, for up to 98 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care. It says it provides meals.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 1 visit since Jun 2026, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
98 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:30 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care
StaffAll caretakers certified in CPR and First-Aid
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: 24-Hour/Short Notice Childcare Available
Discounts10% discount for first sibling, 20% discount for second sibling
TransportationTransportation (transportation from select elementary schools)
LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity98 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Scholars Childcare Center 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 Little Scholars Childcare Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 1 visit to Little Scholars Childcare Center since Jun 2026. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
98 children
First licensed
2026
License number
#334846950
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Summary

1 visit since Jun 2026 · Last visit Jun 30, 2026

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

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  1. Jun 30, 2026Visit

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 Little Scholars Childcare Center

Is Little Scholars Childcare Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 13, 2026.

Does Little Scholars Childcare Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 1 visit to Little Scholars Childcare Center since Jun 2026. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can Little Scholars Childcare Center care for?

98, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Scholars Childcare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Scholars Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (760) 323-2502 to ask.

What is Little Scholars Childcare Center's phone number?

(760) 323-2502.

Where is Little Scholars Childcare Center?

3692 E Chia Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262. The nearest other daycare we list is First School of the Desert, 1.1 miles away.

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