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.

I have struggled with finding loving, nurturing, and educational childcare in Coachella. After…read moretrying nannies and couple daycare centers that didn't work for me, I felt so lucky and grateful that I found Kimberly and her T2B center. I sent all three of my children to her daycare, and she was able to address the needs of my 7 month old infant, 2 year old toddler and 5 year old TK-er. I love the fact that my children stayed together and she had curriculum that she would teach to the older children. There are hands on learning activities and themes for each month that the kids just love. My children have grown into confident, loving and smart little people. Healthy food is provided for them. Pictures are sent daily along with updates on their day. It's so wonderful to have this peace of mind. If you have little ones that need care, it's truly a gem of a daycare and Kimberly is really wonderful at teaching and loving the kids. The kids have such great days, and love their teachers including Ms Cindy and Ms Ireland! Thanks for the great care T2B.

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.

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.

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.

We had a vacation in Palm Springs lately and I would have to say our babysitter from this company…read more(she asked not to be named) was one of the best we've ever had! She came prepared with toys and arts and crafts for older kids, she was very flexible with her hours while we were figuring our or plans at the time of. We scheduled her to only watch my baby, but she also watched 3 kids (ages 12 months, and two 6 year olds) when we needed her, with no hesitation. She made our vacation so much easier! I HIGHLY recommend!

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.

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 has been attending First School (Cathedral City) for about 18 months. It has been a…read morewonderful learning experience for her, and she is thriving socially, and in language skills. For the majority of the last year she has been assigned to Miss Arcadia's Classroom. She loves Miss Arcadia, and talks about the books and the stuffies (stuffed animals) that are in the classroom. I am particularly grateful to Miss Arcadia (and the whole staff, Miss Myra, Miss Marlene, and everyone else) because they were super helpful to me when it came to potty training. They were so helpful at maintaining consistency, despite the fact that potty training too longer than I hoped. Next year my daughter moves to another classroom, and we'll miss having Miss Arcadia.

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