This is the ONLY place I would trust with my baby boy. Kimberly and her team are so loving and…read morenurturing! They find ways to include you in your child's care even while you're away at work. It's such a warm & welcoming feeling when you walk inside. If you're looking for an amazing, trustworthy, and safe place for your child. This is it!

Tadpoles to Butterflies is an amazing daycare and preschool for infants and toddlers. Kimberly and…read moreher staff could not be more attentive, caring, and aware of children's needs and capabilities at every age. The facility is wonderful and provides fun activities and age-appropriate learnings. Kimberly keeps parents in the loop with everything going on and truly knows/understands each individual child. Snacks and lunch are provided daily which is so helpful for working parents! Anyone who is able to get a spot at T2B is extremely lucky - your kids will be well taken care of.

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.

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.

Our family has been a part of Ms. Irma's program for NINE years. We started in 2017 by enrolling…read moreour 6 month old twins and continued in her program for their younger sibling. Ms. Irma has open communication and provides a safe, interactive and inclusive learning environment. Her program has consistently impressed us year to year. She is always creating new and immersive learning opportunities for the children in her care. My little one arrives with a smile and leaves excited to share with us what she has learned. She has made a deep connection with her peers and frequently talks about her friends from school. Ms. Irma works hard to help foster these positive peer interactions between all the children. I recommend Ms. Irma and All About Kids Child Care to all of my friends and I would recommend her to your family as well!

words can't express the proud feeling I have towards having my daughter be part of Miss Irmas child…read morecare not only she thought my baby girl so much in her little young years. Now I hear and see my daughter still utilizing all the skills she learned from going to Miss Irmas now her being 10 years old. IT WAS AN HONOR AND A GREAT CHOICE TO PICK ALL ABOUT KIDS CHILD CARE. THANK YOU

Both of my children have attended Jean Benson and I truly cannot say enough amazing things about…read morethis school. My daughter started there when she was 3, and now my 3 year old son has been enrolled since he was 2. I have had such a wonderful experience both times. From the very beginning, the staff has been caring, attentive, and incredibly loving. As a working mom, there is nothing more important than knowing your child is safe and well taken care of during the day. I never have to worry about my son while I'm at work. That peace of mind is priceless. My son absolutely loves going to school every day. He adores his teachers and talks about them and his classmates all the time. It's so clear how much they genuinely care about the kids. He also loves the food (which says a lot!), and I appreciate that they make sure the children are well fed and happy. The environment is warm, structured, and nurturing. The teachers create a space where the kids feel comfortable, supported, and excited to learn and grow. My 3 year old comes home excited to share so many new things he has learned in his classroom. (He learned the whole alphabet his first year!) Watching both of my children thrive here has meant so much to me. I am so grateful for this preschool and everything they do for the kids. I would recommend this school to any parent looking for a place where their child will be truly loved and cared for. Thank you so much to the whole crew at Jean Benson. You are appreciated more than you know.

Jean Benson is the perfect blend of care and affordability! The teachers are amazing and very…read moreengaging, providing a wonderful, inclusive environment where my child feels safe and happy every day. I love how they focus on both play and learning in such a welcoming atmosphere. Best decision we made for both our children! (We had our 8yr old attend from age 2 1/2-5 and now our almost 4yr has been there for almost two years and loves it.)

First School Cathedral City has been at home to all three of my children. We started attending in…read more2015 when my daughter was three years old.. here we are 13 years later and they have continued to show compassion and care supporting my two sons in their education and social growth. Ms. Mayra is amazing and had my older son Maverick in her class she is always willing and ready to go above and beyond as a true caregiver and educator. I feel safe and have peace of mind to continue my daily responsibilities knowing they are loved and cared for at first school. From our family thank you for everything

My daughter, Akira, started attending First School the day after her 2nd birthday. Since being…read morethere she has grown and thrived; she has mastered potty training; and she is all about those letters! I'm very glad they use a classroom model (unlike in-home daycares) so kids can treat "daycare" like "school:. Akira even got enrolled in their optional gymnastics program! It's been a great place to see her grow. I cannot speak highly enough of the staff. Frankly, the staff is the reason I chose First School over the other daycares I considered. My first staff interaction was with Ms. Vanessa - who manages the front desk and enrollment. Ms Vanessa is the one who gave me the tour and introduced me to the teachers who would be working with my daughter. She spent about 20 mins one-on-one with me before I even committed to sending my child to this school. It was a great introduction! All the teachers are wonderful. Ms Jenn, Ms Trina, Ms. Marlene, Ms. Myra - just to name a few. They are calm, kind, and gentle. And - unlike her last school - they don't have a ton of turn over with a new teacher every 2 months. First School has a built a real community and I'm so glad my daughter gets to be a part of it.

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 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

I am writing this review to prevent what happened to our child from happening to another child…read more Denise Stewart's negligence and the unsanitary conditions in her home directly resulted in our 10 month old being injured, as well as requiring emergency care for severe dehydration and illness. I initially chose this in-home daycare because Denise was licensed through the state (license number 334809651), and because of it's close proximity, 0.5 miles from my home and work place. I have since learned that while she is licensed, this licensure has not been reviewed since 2014, and there has been no inspection since that time. My son only stayed at this daycare 4 times. The first day, I saw that he was putting many of the toys in his mouth, and so I asked about how often she sanitized the toys. She responded that she never did, and then seeing my surprise, explained that she bought new toys so frequently that she didn't need to bother with sanitation. At another visit, I noted that the area of the carpet where the children played had a strong smell of dog urine. I have also have dogs, and understand that accidents can happen, so I asked how often she shampooed the carpet, given that children played there. She became defensive, and stated that she never shampooed the carpet, but did wipe it down with a towel daily. I began to be very concerned about the conditions in the home, and now wish I had listened to my intuition. After the third day he stayed there, he became very sick with vomiting, diarrhea, and inability to keep anything down. He became so ill, that we had to take him to the hospital for emergency care, where they diagnosed him with a stomach flu and serious dehydration. I kept him home for the next 5 days. It is very clear that he got this flu from the unsanitary conditions in her home. The following week when we arrived at daycare explained that he was better, but still having diarrhea, and Denise said this was not a problem, he was able to come in. I was concerned about leaving him, but was also missing a significant amount of work, so despite my concerns, I brought him in but asked that if he seemed ill in any way, to please call and let me know, as I was only a half mile away and would come get him right away. I even phoned during the day to ask how he was doing, and was told that he was fine, and napping. When I arrived to pick him up, I was shocked to see my son laying on her floor, sobbing and unattended. There were no other children there, so I am not sure why she didn't pick up or attend to a clearly distraught baby. He was hoarse from crying, and I have never seen him in that state before. He also had a gash on his nose, and was bright red. I asked what had happened, and she said that sometimes babies get red when they have a fever, and it wasn't a big deal. I asked if he was ill, fussy, or feverish, why hadn't she called, and she never really addressed that question at all, she went off on a tangent implying that maybe I should be a stay at home mom with my own child instead of using a daycare. She really didn't have an explanation about the cut on his face, he's 10 months old, I understand if he took a tumble, but she hadn't even noticed he was injured. As I was leaving, the worst of the situation became apparent. When I dropped him off that morning, I left 2 4oz bottles of milk for him. During the day, she was supposed to make him 1-2 more bottles, as he consistently eats around 12-14 oz per day in addition to some solid foods. She handed me back a full bottle that I had dropped off that morning, and I realized he had only been given 4oz of food that day. I asked why had she given my child so, so little eat, and her response was that he wasn't hungry and that she had given him 2 packets of apple sauce. When she handed me the full bottle, my son launched himself at it and tried to eat it through the lid. He was frantic. I had told her about his ER visit, and specifically asked to to offer him meals and liquids, but even if he had never been sick, giving a child only half a cup of formula in an entire day is clear abuse and neglect. I called the next day to say that he would not be returning, and again, she became extremely defensive and was difficult to talk to. She was also irritated with me for not picking up my child before 4:30, even though her hours are listed until 5pm (see pictures for screenshot of her posted hours). I am a first-time mother, and so I didn't recognize these warning signs, but I hope this account of what happened to my son will help others make an informed decision. I immediately reported these events to the licensing board, and if anyone ever has a concern about any in-home daycare center, the number for Riverside County licensing board is 951-826-6626. I have included a picture of my son's face taken 2 hours after he got home after being neglected and left to cry alone on the floor until he lost his voice, as well as a picture of the gash on his nose.

My son has been going to Denise's Daycare for a longtime. It's very affordable and relaxed…read moreatmosphere. Neighborhood is quiet and clean. Her house is very clean. The backyard has new playground and swing set. But best of all, My son has never had diaper rash, cuts, bruises or even a scratch on him. Considering he is a boy and rough on everything, I find very impressive. She takes exceptional care of the children and is very attentive. Thank you very much! I would highly recommend Denise if you are wanting childcare services.