Barbara Sinatra Children Center
The mission of the non-profit Barbara Sinatra Children's Center is to counsel physically, sexually and emotionally abused children and to focus on breaking the generational cycle of abuse. Out-patient counseling is provided regardless of a family's ability to pay for services. Adult support groups include Adults Molested as Children, Mothers of Abused Children and Grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. The Center is located on the Eisenhower Medical Center campus in Rancho Mirage.
Eisenhower Medical Center
39-000 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 340-2336

Bermuda Dunes Learning Center
"Hands-on" approach to learning. Preschool programs available.
Private Kindergarten and after school
enrichment program available.
42-114 Yucca Lane
Bermuda Dunes, CA 92201
(760) 772-7127

CASA for Riverside County
Provides trained people to be court appointed special
advocates for abused, neglected and abandoned children
who are "dependents of the court."
46-209 Oasis Street
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-7424


Children's School of Rancho Mirage
Developmentally appropriate learning programs, potty training class, licensed, and loving staff. Preschool childcare for children ages 2-6, year-round, full day kindergarten.
71-816 San Jacinto Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 346-4846


Children's Services Unit
Riverside County Office of Education
A unit to assist families and communities with child care needs, resource information and staff development
Dr. Don F. Kenny Education Service Center
47-336 Oasis Street
Indio, CA 92201
(909) 788-6677

Desert Daycares.com
Great online resource for both Parents and Providers.
Contact: Wenona Rexinger
(760) 320-2253
E-mail: info@desertdaycares.com
 

Desert Friends of John Tracy Clinic
Supporting John Tracy Clinic in Los Angeles. Provides a program of free annual hearing screenings for Coachella Valley's 3, 4, and 5-year old pre-schoolers. Each year several fundraisers are held to compliment our contribution to the clinic.
49 Camisa Lane
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 568-9207
E-mail: TomOpal@aol.com

Community Task Force
12390 Highland Road
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-6096


Early Works Child Development Center
Developing cognitive and motor skills between ages of 2 to 5.
32-140 Shifting Sands Trail
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 321-6240


The Education Station
The environment and curriculum are designed to nurture and enhance each child's opportunity to succeed and develop self-confidence through a varied social and academic program including dance, music, art and computers.
44-911 Cabrillo Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 340-1535


Family Child Care Association
Offers licensed child care providers. A vital support group working together to support and educate each other as well as share resources. Child guidance tips and other related childcare information are offered through monthly newsletters and meetings.
(760) 341-0593


First Steps
Provides in-home support, counseling and parenting education for families with newborns at risk of child abuse.
(760) 775-8428


Happiland
Christian preschool. Curriculum is centered around the child's social, emotional, cognitive, motor and spiritual needs.
45-501 Deglet Noor
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-6543

Harvest of Wellness (HOW) Foundation, Inc.
Provides 240-hour crisis intervention and support to victims of sexual assault in the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin. Counseling for both children and adults. Rape prevention education programs. Violent Crime Response Program with a hotline and a Sexual Assault Services Program with hotline. Provides services to survivors and family members of homicide victims. Free.
45-691 Monroe, Suite 10
Indio, CA 92201                            
(760) 568-9071  
Violent Crime Hotline:   (760) 568-2252
Sexual Assault Hotline:  (760) 568-9071
Email: howfoundation@aol.com


Head Start
Coachella Valley Unified School District
A government-sponsored school program for children 3 to 5 years of age. Income must meet the criteria of government standards for low-income eligibility.
87-225 Church Street
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5137 ext.284


Healthy Families
Provides no and low-cost health insurance for children. Will not affect citizenship status.
(760) 323-6868


Hope Lutheran Pre-School
Full-day/half-day preschool, half-day kindergarten, and morning & afternoon extended care programs.
45-900 Portola Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-5203


Jacobs Family Child Care
Quality childcare in a home environment. Arts & crafts, music, dancing, books, storytelling, free play and playground.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-0057

Morning Stars Learning Program
74-015 Aster Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 341-5223

Mourning Star Center
The Mourning Star Center is a nonprofit organization providing grief support for children, ages 3-19, and their adult caregivers.  Services include support groups, referral, volunteer opportunities, and community education. 
(760) 836-0360
email:  mournstar1@aol.com


Nanny Referral Agency
Providing live-in or live-out, full-time or temporary nannies. Superior screening service.
100 South Sunrise Way, Suite 471
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-2532

Olive Crest 
is a statewide organization dedicated to PREVENTING child abuse, TREATING victims of child abuse, and PRESERVING the family...  one life at a time
Coachella Valley Installation
383 South Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA  92262
(800) 550-CHILD     
Email info@olivecrest.org


Palm Springs Child Care Network
Free referral service, first aid/CPR classes,
newsletter and special events.
68-895 Durango Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 325-4810
E-Mail: psccna@aol.com


Palm Springs Child Development Center
Educational program for low-income children age 2-12.
588 Las Vegas Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 325-2159


PSUSD Early Childhood Education
Cathedral City · Desert Hot Springs
Palm Springs · Thousand Palms
(760) 416-8255

Ronald McDonald House
Provides a "home away from home" for children receiving treatment for serious illnesses at University and Loma Linda as well as other local hospitals.
11365 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 558-8338     


St. Andrews Christian Pre-School
Provide a full academic program, which includes phonics, numbers, science, language arts and more.
47-192 Monroe Street
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-8455


Tender Care
Tender Care is a NAFCCA accredited child care home, preschool, infant and toddler program.
68-895 Durango Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 325-4810
E-Mail: ventrone@aol.com


United Methodist Children's Center
Welcoming children of all abilities, races, religions
and economic backgrounds.
1555 East Alejo Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 327-3977