Highly recommend Susy's daycare! Before we found her, we were honestly so stressed trying to figure…read moreout childcare. Susy really cares about the kids--their safety, health, and learning. She has employee help in the morning and afternoon, which is great because it keeps everything running smoothly. She's also super communicative and easy to reach by text or phone, which I really appreciate. At pickup, she always takes a few minutes to tell us how the day went. My son is 2 and has been going here for almost a year now. I also love that she does fun themed days and little parties with the kids--like an Easter egg hunt and a Dr. Seuss spirit week. It makes it really fun and special for them. Her backyard play area is really spacious, and the kids get plenty of time outside, which is a big plus. My son had a rough first week and would cry at drop-off, but now he walks right in without even saying bye to us He's making friends and actually excited to be there. So grateful we found her--highly recommend to any parents looking for a daycare they can trust.

I cannot speak highly enough of this family childcare. My child absolutely loved their time here,…read moreand as a parent, I felt completely at ease. Ms. Susy is exceptionally nurturing and genuinely caring. Her daycare setup--both indoors and outdoors--is thoughtfully organized and inviting. The home-cooked meals are a wonderful bonus that reflect the love and care she puts into every aspect of the day. I would wholeheartedly recommend this outstanding family childcare to anyone. Your children will be in excellent hands.

We can't recommend Aunt Fran's enough, and are so happy to have this resource for future trips down…read morehere. We were in the area for 3 weeks and scheduled someone to come every weekday for a few hours to spend time with our 4 month old baby while we were able to work remotely. Baby boy loved her! Every day she brought new toys for him to see, she told him stories, was a pro at diaper changes, bottles, burping and naps, and we even had her come an extra night so we could all go out to dinner. We trusted her and knew our baby was being given her undivided attention.

We were really pleased with our Aunt Fran's experience. Communication and scheduling were easy, our…read moresitter arrived each time with fun new toys and activities, and overall the experience really enabled us to better enjoy our trip. Highly recommend -- a very well-run service.

My son absolutely loves going here. Shana is so nurturing and loving to him. She provides a loving…read more environment for him and is very patient and kind. He did not do well in the Daycare School setting I was previously sending him to. He would cry everyday when I would drop him off and wouldn't eat. Once I started taking him here he no longer cried, he smiles when he sees her, and enjoys eating his food again. He is thriving in this home daycare setting and I am so glad I made the change for him. I would highly recommend her.

My children had the privilege of having Shana watch them a few weeks ago…read more There was a week-long span that my kids' school/preschool was closed due to them prepping for the academic year, so we had to find a local daycare that could take them in on a drop-off basis for the week. After a few phone calls and unanswered requests, she called us and was able to accommodate my 4-year old son and 8-year old daughter. Both of them had fun during their stay, and my son was able to make a few friends while he was there for the week (my daughter only stayed a day). He said that the food and snacks at Shana's were delicious and all the activities were fun...yesterday, he was even singing a song he learned there! Thank you Shana for taking in the kiddos on such short notice, you were awesome!!

Working with Kindred Kids was a great experience from start to finish!…read more My wife and I were coming into town for a wedding and needed a sitter for our 1-year old. It was our first time leaving our son alone with a non-family member, so we were pretty nervous, but the team let us choose a few options for the sitter and put us in touch. Everybody was super responsive and worked with us to make us feel comfortable. We even asked for an extra hour on the day of so our little one could get acclimated to the sitter and she was willing to accommodate. The actual experience went off without a hitch, Jolande was great with our son - she played with, fed and bathed him and was able to put him to bed without any fuss. She also helped put us at ease with her calm demeanor and how quickly she was able to win over our little guy. All-in-all, would strongly recommend Kindred Kids to anybody who is looking for a sitter in the desert!

I cannot say enough great things about Kindred Kids and Angelica. We were in town for my brother's…read morewedding and needed someone to watch our 2 year old on Friday and Saturday night. I was nervous about leaving her with someone, as we have never left her with a new sitter before. Angelica was amazing - she was in constant communication with me for months leading up to the wedding and made me feel so comfortable. She was very punctual, kept in touch with me while we were gone, and really bonded with our daughter. I was shocked how okay our daughter was about us leaving her, she kept asking for "more Angelica!" Highly recommend Kindred Kids! Thank you, Angelica, for making our time in the desert so amazing and carefree. I honestly cannot thank you enough.

Being a stay-at-home for the first 2.5 years with my firstborn, I was reluctant to trust my son's…read morecare with someone else, and "let go." However from our very first tour of the school and meeting with the Cathy, we knew he would be in excellent hands. This is not a typical daycare environment; it's academically structured and follows a curriculum in which I know exactly what my child is learning every week and it shows! My son was showing signs of a speech delay at the start of his enrollment, and Cathy referred us to an excellent program with private therapy and notified his teachers of a plan to aid his speech development. We saw results quickly - his vocabulary grew exponentially and now the kid doesn't stop talking! haha Special things to note: the classrooms are sanitized and cleaned nightly by a professional crew, and at the start of every drop-off each child is physically examined for any signs of contagious rash or illness. They take this very seriously, and it works to ward off any potential viruses spreading among the children. The staff is also highly communicative; the director knows every child and parent by name, and the teachers provide daily logs of your child's activities. There are so many great enrichment programs that the kids look forward to - snow day, mobile petting zoo visits, holiday activities, ice cream day, etc. My son LOVES going to school, and we're so thrilled we found this gem. THANK YOU CATHY :)

My son recently moved on to Kinder after attending here for two years. You have the option of half…read moreor full day programs. The daycare does a GREAT job of preparing the kids for the next wrung. I hear they use more of an academic philosophy. The teachers tend to rotate so we have met many and all have been way above par. My daughter is now in a Pre-K class and she enjoys herself immensely. She will follow big brother to Carter Elementary in two years and we are confident that the segue will be painless. I highly recommend this place for your young ones.

My 4 son attended Mrs. Bee's Daycare until we recently moved out of the state. Prior to starting at…read moreMrs. Bees, our son was having behavior issues from moving and not having a stable learning environment. My son turned himself around immediately (within a week) due to the caring, nurturing environment created at Mrs. Bees. I have had my children at a couple daycares throughout their lives and by far Mrs. Bees is the best. She looks after each child's well being and genuinely cares by ensuring they eat healthy and they keep constant on their routines. Your child will be loved and well taken care of attending Mrs. Bees. We love you Mrs. Bee & Mario. -The Odams

Where do I start? When looking for a daycare I had a few things in mind that were a "must". A…read morefriendly place that I could nurse my new infant and a fun environment that he would thrive in. From the moment I walked in and met Mrs. B I felt right at home. As a new mom I was so nervous for my 6 month old. Mrs. B was so warm and loving, I knew right away my little boy was going to get the best care. It was just a relief to have a provider who encouraged me and supported me nursing my son. Mrs B. became family. She loves on the kids and enjoys seeing them grow. On the toughest of days for our little guy she was there with welcoming arms and made everything better. 5 years later our son graduated from Mrs B. Daycare. In those 5 years as much as I would like to take credit she helped shaped our boy into one smart, fun loving kid. He learned to read, write, walk, talk and eat some of the best healthiest food around! He is ready for Kinder thanks to Mrs B. daycare. Things to note: 1. Loving, safe, family orientated environment 2. Clean (Always clean, and even helps your child to learn to clean up before they leave) 3. Lots of Learning! Fun ways to learn, very kid friendly and safe 4. Really works to help the children eat healthy and new try new foods. (my son mentioned how much he loves zucchini- Thanks Mrs. B) 5. No junk food or sugar drinks. Creates fun ways for kids to learn about different foods ( watermelons grow with seeds, etc) 6. Comfortable spot to nurse if you plan to during your work hours. 7. Doesn't give up on the children. Some of our biggest struggles we have with our littles, Mrs B. helps to work through those. I can go on and on. If your looking for a daycare. I highly recommend reaching out to Mrs B.

We truly enjoyed this school, but what we appreciated most was Ms. Zoe and her incredible…read morededication to our children. The amount of love, care, and effort she pours into teaching is evident every single day. As our daughter transitioned into TK, we were frequently complimented on how advanced she was. Our response was always the same: "She had the best preschool teacher!" Ms. Zoe built such a strong foundation for her, and we will always be grateful for that. She was also one of the few staff members who was consistently present, rarely missing a day and always showing up for the children in her class. Her communication with parents was exceptional, and together we were able to work as a team to support our daughters in the best way possible. We can't express enough gratitude for everything Ms. Zoe has done for our family, and we will forever recommend her to anyone looking for a preschool teacher. Leaving your children with people you don't know is always nerve-wracking, especially after we've had a difficult experience with a previous childcare provider. Ms. Zoe completely changed our perspective on what a caring, compassionate, and nurturing educator should be. If you ever have the opportunity to have your child in Ms. Zoe's class, don't hesitate. We couldn't recommend her more highly.

My 4 children have attended this school over the past 10 years, from 18 months to 5 years old, and…read moreour family has had a very positive experience. The teachers and staff are caring, patient, and dedicated. They were also very helpful during potty training which helped so much. Each morning, they check children's temperatures, which gives us parents peace of mind and shows their strong focus on health and safety. The school is very well organized with daily routines, activities, holiday events, learning programs, and strong parent communication. I always appreciated the progress reports and updates, showing how involved and attentive the teachers are. The environment is always clean, welcoming, and well managed, with consistent routines, rules, and food policies. Many teachers and staff have been there for many years, which speaks highly of the school's stability and management. A special thank you to Maria in the office (20+ years) and all the wonderful teachers my children have had, including Samantha (19+ years), Karen, Yatsiri, Nicole, and Lorena. I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a clean, organized, loving, and trustworthy environment.

My daughter attended First School for two years, and during her last year she had Ms. Saira as her…read moreteacher. Ms. Saira was absolutely wonderful, my daughter adored her. She was warm, patient, and always took the time to update me about my daughter's day. She also created so many engaging and fun learning activities for the class. Thanks to her, I felt my daughter was very well-prepared for kindergarten! All the teachers at the PD were amazing. I highly recommend this preschool!

First School Palm Desert Attention : Heather…read more October 17, 2025 Regarding : Ms. Sylvia I am writing this letter to let you know, how wonderful it is to have Ms.Sylvia on your staff. She brings with her, nurturing, and guidance to all the children at First School. She knows just the right thing to say to a child that is having a sad day, whatever that might be. She always makes sure that the children have what they need to be secure and have a pleasant day. For myself and my son Bradley, we enjoy talking with her and giving her hugs. Sincerely, Jeanine Matzie Bradley Thaxton-Matzie