Early Childhood Care Locations

The primary goal of our ECE program is to provide a quality early childhood education program for your child to learn and grow according to his/her own maturity level.Our centers are open and we would love to give you a virtual tour so you see the safety and health practices currently in place.  We have locations in Palm Desert, La Quinta and Indio.  This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Palm Desert Location

YMCA’s Jean Benson Child Development Center in Palm Desert serves children 2-5 years in our YMCA preschool program, and children ages 3-5 in the California State Preschool Program.  Full day care available for both with various forms of tuition assistance to meet the needs of families, and serving daily nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks at no extra charge. Read More

La Quinta Location

YMCA’s La Quinta Child Development Center offers an infant-toddler program (3 to 24 months) sponsored by the Superintendent, California Department of Education, YMCA preschool program for ages 2-5, California State Preschool Program for ages 3-5 (full day), and also School Aged care (K to 5th grade) to meet the needs of families. Daily nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks included in all programs. Read More

Indio Location

YMCA’s Doris Mechanick Child Development Center in Indio offers the California State Preschool program (full day) for children ages 3-5 to meet the needs of families.  Daily nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks served at no extra charge. Read More