FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
5 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 27, 2026
Provenance
California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 2300 E. RACQUET CLUB ROAD, Palm Springs, CA 92262
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- A (Excellent), score 93.3/100
- Inspection record
- 5 inspections, last inspected January 27, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
3
Total Violations
Jan 27, 2026
Last Inspection
60
Capacity
Complaint History
1 complaint investigation on record.
0
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
1
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (3)
Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as two staff members, S3 and S4, were missing proof of a valid Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers Training Certificate (AB1207) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing staff records, it was determined that staff #3 did not have the required units to be a fully qualified teacher. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT's safety grade?
FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 93.3 out of 100.
How many violations does FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT have?
FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.
When was FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT last inspected?
FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT was last inspected on January 27, 2026.
Has FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT had any complaints?
FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 0 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 1 unsubstantiated.