Diana was fantastic with our 5 year old who would not put her face jn the water. Within the first…read morelesson she was floating on her back and grabbing toys under water. She was truly amazing and wish we were staying longer for more lessons!!! Highly recommend!!!

We had such a great experience with Diana! We did a group setting of three 2-3 year olds and from…read morethe first class to the last there was so much improvement and confidence in our little girls! Highly recommend, she was also very accommodating with our scheduling which helped a lot. Thank you Diana!

Melissa is the best! We were in town for a few days and she was able to schedule lessons for my…read morekids at our Airbnb. My kids adored her instantly--a real mermaid?! She is super sweet and didn't let their initial fears get in the way. They looked forward to their lessons each day and it wasn't long before my kids were in the water totally comfortable!! Thank you Melissa! We can't wait to visit again!

We went looking for a swim teacher who was vaccinated for Covid and were delighted to book private…read moreswim lessons with Melissa. Scheduling was easy via text messages too. Melissa is an amazing teacher and just a lovely human and booking a month of swim lessons with her was the best decision we made on vacation. She took out almost three year old from a lifelong hatred of getting her face wet... to gleefully jumping in the water, and able to swim short distances. Melissa is fun, patient, knowledgeable and creative and our daughter loved her classes. And as a bonus, Melissa is the perfect concierge for the Coachella Valley. She can recommend wonderful restaurants, activities, even luxuries like in-home manicures. She's an absolute pro at teaching and a great person to know -- highly recommended.

My son was 4 when he started, it's been the best for him. He's been doing great since starting…read moreMontessori. Miss Elaine has really stuck to the traditional Montessori way. Words can not express how great of an experience we have had there and so grateful for the outcome. Can't wait for the kindergarten class!

Montessori School of the Valley is a hidden gem in the desert. With a small school setting, it…read moreallows the students to thrive. My daughter started when she was almost three, and had such an easy transition from an in home daycare. She has thrived in an environment that provides a caring environment that also sets boundaries for the kids. Ms. Elaine has been in early education with the montessori system for many years. I know several middle and high school students who went through her program and have thrived because of it. My daughter loves this school, and I know how sad she will be to leave it for kindergarten. I'm a third grade teacher in DSUSD, and I can see the great foundation this school is laying for her. The outside doesn't look like much, but this is a school where your child can excel!

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

My child started with Ms. Cathy in July 2025 the same week we moved to the desert. It was a rough…read moreyear as we had lost our home in LA earlier that year and because we were hopping around to different Airbnbs, I had to pull my child out of kindergarten. My child was very sad and would often cry they couldn't read. They knew all their letter sounds but wanted to be able to read "big kid words and books". Just 9 months later my child, now in 1st grade, is not only reading but reading books and testing at a 3rd grade reading level. My child is so proud of themself and we are so grateful for Ms. Cathy. She was not only an incredible reading tutor and mentor but she was a warm and strong constant in our child's life while things were wildly shifting and changing. She runs and engaging and motivating reading program they any child could benefit from. So grateful for discovering Tutoring by Cathy Bray and the time we've gotten to spend with her. If you're seeking academic support for your child in the desert whether long term, summer or reading groups this is absolutely the place to go!

We brought our son Alan here to help him pass the ASVAB to join the Marines. He always struggled…read morewith math but after bringing him here he was able to successfully pass the Marine Corps Entrance Exam. He will be going to Bootcamp in September. I want to highlight that after a very few visits he achieved his goal. I want to thank Cathy and Romiro for all their efforts and help. Sincerely, A very proud parent.

This is the best program by far we have found, my son who's 12 is learning so much and we really…read morelike his teacher. It's a balance of work, not so much that he's up late struggling but the right amount to where we have plenty of family time and no stress, that's not what learning is about! I highly recommend Head2Heart!!

Both my son and daughter attend this program. I am very happy with how it is run, the communication…read morewith teachers and the curriculum. We had a bunch of reasons for searching out alternative schooling for our kids. Mainly my son was not thriving in traditional public school classes. They were large, he was overwhelmed and falling behind. The idea of homeschooling on my own was overwhelming. Finding H2H was seriously a God send. The progress I have seen in my kids is beyond words encouraging.

I discovered this shop during the 2026 SoCal quilt shop hop…read more I absolutely fell in love here. The selection is wonderful. The kit selection is broad and so cute. The prices are fair. They even had fabrics I've found hard to find in other shops and online. But mostly, the staff was amazing. Unfortunately, the A/C was out that day. But the ladies were ready with fans, water, and lemonade. Trish and her sister were so kind and helpful. They were genuinely interested in my projects and interests. This shop is a 10/10, and I am so glad I finally got out there to check it out. It was so worth the 90+ mile drive, and I absolutely will be back to shop there again. Plus their reusable bag program is pretty cool!

Quilt store with extensive Cherrywood fabric selection. Tends towards modern fabrics. Has good…read morecollection of By Annie's patterns, zippers, and hardware. Nice collection of notions and patterns.

Overall not a terrible school but a minority of the staff favor wealthy/donor student's parents…read moreopinions and are not fair with the way they treat the children. I feel that the new principal isn't fair in the way she disciplines...:a mixed bag she will treat some harsher than others for the same or for lesser offenses. The school needs help mainstreaming their disciplinary actions. Some of the teachers need help controlling their anger/poor emotional choices. But overall the majority staff really works hard and practices the Catholic faith and is wonderful.

The teachers and the program is Top Notch!! I highly recommend the school and the teachers. My 6th…read moregrade son Matthew really loves the school and is constantly learning and being challenged every day. The academic program is the Best that I've seen anywhere and the Staff, like Mrs. Rojas, Mrs. Araiza, School Director Mr. Brezzio, Mr Stutz, Mrs Berone, Mrs Bazua, Mr. Franco & Mrs. Menke are all Top Notch professionals at this Premier Junior High School. I give them 10 Stars out of 5 Stars! Their Pre-school is also the Best! My 4 year old daughter loves her school and teachers and is learning a lot every day. Best School in the Coachella Valley!!