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First School of the Desert-la Quinta
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 145 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (760) 772-2996
- Address
- 44-996 Adams Street
- Licensed since
Riverside County context
1,430*CCLD
Total facilities
3.3*CCLD
Avg citations
5.3*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Inspection record
10 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-02-04.
3 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
Clean across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in La Quinta
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is First School of the Desert-la Quinta licensed in California?
Yes, First School of the Desert-la Quinta is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2001.
How many citations does First School of the Desert-la Quinta have?
First School of the Desert-la Quinta has no citations on record. It has received 10 visits (3 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 3 other visits) with zero citations, indicating a clean compliance history.
When was First School of the Desert-la Quinta last inspected?
First School of the Desert-la Quinta was last inspected on February 4, 2026 (about 5 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is First School of the Desert-la Quinta?
First School of the Desert-la Quinta is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 145 children. It is located in La Quinta, Riverside County, California.
How does First School of the Desert-la Quinta compare to other daycares in Riverside County?
First School of the Desert-la Quinta has zero citations on record, which is cleaner than the county average of 3.3 citations per facility. There are 1,430 licensed childcare facilities in Riverside County.
Has First School of the Desert-la Quinta had any complaint inspections?
First School of the Desert-la Quinta has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does First School of the Desert-la Quinta serve?
First School of the Desert-la Quinta serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 145 children.
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