Daycare in Desert Hot Springs, CA
9 licensed programs in Desert Hot Springs (Riverside County): 7 child care centers and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 467 children.
Short answer
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, as of October 2026. Child care centers, infant centers and school-age centers that CDSS lists as licensed. California's current open data doesn't include family child care homes, so this list has centers only; search CCLD for licensed family child care homes. Openings change daily, so call first.
What daycare costs in Riverside County
$405/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($21,043 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $405 | $231 |
| Toddler | $238 | $215 |
| Preschool | $189 | $204 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
7 child care centers in Desert Hot Springs
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Psusd - Bubbling Wells Head Startlicensed for 41
67-501 Camino Campanero, 92240 · (760) 251-7235
License 334801926 - Psusd - Cabot Yerxa Elementarylicensed for 24
67-067 Desert View Road, 92240 · (760) 251-2223
License 334840176 - Psusd - Julius Corsini Elementary Schoolicensed for 42
68-750 Hacienda Drive, 92240 · (760) 329-1213
License 330907869 - Psusd-Arroyo De Pazlicensed for 39
66-765 Two Bunch Palms Trai, 92240 · (760) 288-7434
License 334819209 - Psusd-Two Bunch Palms Elementarylicensed for 48
14-250 West Drive, 92240 · (760) 883-2703
License 334813807 - Psusd-Wenzlafflicensed for 24
11625 West Drive, 92240 · (760) 883-2703
License 334845173 - Storyland Preschoollicensed for 45
11480 West Drive, 92240 · (760) 329-2954
License 334802394
2 school-age programs in Desert Hot Springs
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Desert Hot Springs Recreation CenterSchool-age · licensed for 182
11-750 Cholla Dr Ste a, 92240 · (760) 329-6411
License 334846037 - Storyland PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 22
11480 West Drive, 92240 · (760) 329-2954
License 334802393
How can I get help paying for daycare in Desert Hot Springs?
Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs) pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income. If your income is at or below the poverty line, Head Start and Early Head Start are free.
Help paying in California
Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs), run by California Department of Social Services
$93,420a year or less for a family of three to start (85% of state median income), as of July 2025. You also need to work, study or train.
The highest copay reported for a family of three is 1% of income (January 2025).
How to applySources: California Department of Social Services; National Women's Law Center
- Child care assistance in every state Income limits, copays and waiting lists
- Child care cost by county Look up any county in California
- How much childcare costs Center, home daycare and nanny prices
- Dependent care FSA calculator The FSA or the tax credit for 2026
- Head Start in California Free preschool and Early Head Start if you qualify
Daycare in Desert Hot Springs: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
In Riverside County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $405 a week ($21,043 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $189 a week. A family child care home charged a median $231 a week for an infant. These prices come from the U.S. Department of Labor and aren't adjusted for inflation, so expect higher rates today.
How many licensed daycares are in Desert Hot Springs?
California's list shows 9 licensed programs in Desert Hot Springs as of October 2026: 7 child care centers and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 467 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Desert Hot Springs?
Yes, if you qualify. Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs), run by California Department of Social Services, pays part of the cost at a provider you choose. A family of three can earn up to $93,420 a year to start. Desert Hot Springs also has 5 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers for families who qualify.
How do I know a daycare is licensed?
Every program on this page is on California's list of active licensed programs, with its license number. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.
Sources
- 1.Community Care Licensing Facilities (CDSS_CCL_Facilities) California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Accessed October 16, 2026.
- 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 4.Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs) California Department of Social Services. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 5.California: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-08-21) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 8.42 U.S. Code 9858n, Definitions (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 9.Understanding and finding child care in California Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.