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First School of the Desert:
First School of the Desert provides a successful and well established approach to preschool education. First School offers preschool / childcare programs at three Southern California city locations. Our campuses are conveniently located throughout the Coachella Valley in Cathedral City, Palm Springs and La Quinta in Riverside County. Your child will experience an intimate learning atmosphere unparalleled by any other desert preschool program, in an environment of perfect balance of academic and social instruction. Each child will be academically prepared and socially adjusted to face the challenges in the elementary school years.

About Us:

At First School of the Desert, we maintain a six to one ratio (children / teacher) in our toddler classes (18 months), and a 12 to one ratio in all preschool classrooms, so every child gets the personal and individual attention required. With high but realistic standards, our program is designed to give your child a solid academic foundation. In a stimulating and creative atmosphere, the small class size will encourage your child to listen, learn and interact with our skilled staff, with each class being tailored for your child’s specific age.

The wonderful thing about First School is that while our students are achieving these great developmental and academic goals, they are having fun while they learn. Your child's health and safety are paramount and that is why all of our staff members are certified in Pediatric C.P.R. and in California Childcare Preventive Health and Safety.

Preschool / Childcare Programs:

- Toddler classes
- Preschool classes

* Structured education program provides your child with a solid academic foundation.
* In addition to the academic approach, we develop your children's social skills.
* We have designed a stimulating, engaging and creative atmosphere.
* Our small class size will encourage your child to listen, learn and interact with our skilled staff.
* All activities lead to exciting learning experiences.
* Our educational program recognizes the child's family's as a necessary partner in the education process.

Parent Testimonials:

"My children absolutely love First School of the Desert. The staff are great and the education program is comprehensive. Three cheers for the best childcare centers in the Desert!" - D. & L. Cox, Rancho Mirage.

"We have always tried to provide the very best for our children. When it was time to begin our children's early childhood education my husband and I checked out every childcare / preschool in the Coachella Valley. Our due diligence paid off because we found First School of the Desert. First School was (and remains) the best choice for parents concerned about quality early childhood education." - J. & A. Sanborn, Cathedral City.

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Address: Cathedral City 69-440 McCallum Way, Riverside County, California , USA
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