First School Of The Desert-La Quinta
Tel:
(760) 799-2999
- First School provides a successful and well established approach to preschool education.
- At First School your child will experience an intimate learning atmosphere unparalleled by any other desert preschool program.
- First School provides a perfect balance of academic and social instruction.
- At First School you will find we value quality personnel.
- First School of the Desert strives to promote the advancement of young children through an unwavering dedication to the welfare and education of preschool students.
- Our mission success is achieved by creating a learning environment of fun and happiness.
- We devotedly endeavor to advance the development of young children through a concerted effort of professional teamwork.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Students: 149 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 149 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 13% State avg.: 45% |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 2 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Dance, Gymnastics |
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to First School Of The Desert-La Quinta is Desert Christian Academy (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school and preschool is Palm Desert Learning Tree (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palm Desert Grades: PK-5 | 136 students
1.4 miles
42675 Washington St
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-8100 1.4 PK-5
136 - Palm DesertTot Stop PreschoolDaycare / PreschoolGrades: PK-K | 113 students
1.5 miles
77970 Delaware Pl
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 360-6445 1.5 PK-K
113 - IndioBermuda Dunes Learning CenterDaycare / PreschoolGrades: PK-K | 187 students
1.6 miles
42115 Yucca Ln
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 772-7127 1.6 PK-K
187 - Palm DesertMontessori School Of The ValleyMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-3 | 38 students
1.7 miles
43250 Warner Trl
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-1888 1.7 PK-3
38 - IndioDesert Christian Academy(Christian)Grades: PK-12 | 548 students
2.3 miles
40700 Yucca Lane
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 345-2848 2.3 PK-12
548
School Reviews
| 5 I live in La Quinta and have been looking for a good preschool for my daughter. I saw First School online and after reading some of these reviews, I just had to give it a shot. BEST decision I ever made! My daughter has a blast here, and I get some peace of mind (she's 3!). Definitely recommend them! - Posted by Parent - Cane. |
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