We love Desert Christian Academy. We've loved this school ever since we joined. Our son started in…read morefirst grade and is now heading into middle school. What sets DCA apart is the strong sense of home and family--it's more than just a school. The staff is incredibly supportive and full of love, always there when we need them. We're so grateful to have found not only a great school but a true community. Desert Christian Academy gives you a sense of peace, and honestly, there's nothing negative we can say about it.

I have been very disappointed with my experience at this school. From my perspective, the school…read moreseems to put a strong emphasis on fundraising and getting families to donate money. During fundraising campaigns, families are repeatedly encouraged and pressured to contribute, and it can feel like there is a constant expectation to give more. What is especially concerning is the way students are rewarded for fundraising. Students who raise more money or whose families contribute are given incentives such as ice cream, burgers, glow parties, and other rewards. While I understand wanting to encourage fundraising, I don't believe children should feel that they are being rewarded or left out based on how much money their families can contribute. Another thing that I find particularly troubling is how the fundraising is displayed in the classroom. Teachers have a race-style game on the board with all of the students' names, and students move forward as they raise certain amounts of money to earn different rewards. This means that if a family does not donate or is unable to raise as much money, the child can visibly remain behind their classmates on the board, seeing that difference every day. As a parent, I find this very uncomfortable. Whether intentional or not, I believe this can make children feel embarrassed, singled out, or like they are falling behind simply because their families are not contributing as much money. Elementary-age children should not have to carry the emotional burden of their family's ability or inability to donate. Fundraising should be about supporting the school, not creating a visible ranking system among children based on how much money they raise. There are many ways a school can recognize fundraising efforts without making children feel like they are being rewarded or punished based on their family's financial contributions. I hope the school will reconsider this approach and find ways to support its financial needs without putting so much pressure on families or making children feel left out. A school should be a place where children feel included, valued, and supported regardless of how much money their families are able to contribute.

Visiting from California Attended the Sunday 9:30am Mass…read morewith three of our grandchildren in tow. We pulled into the parking lot about 9:15am and the 8:00am Mass people were still heading out so we waited in our car for about 5 minutes before going in. Mass began with a nice welcome and a few announcements. This mass was well attended and some people around us singing along with the choir but not many. Spirit & Song books available and in good condition. Baskets passed for the offering. Our habit is not to put money into the collection baskets when we visit. Instead, when we get home, I write a card of thanks to the priest and include a check with an offering. I'm always amazed that a majority of the time I never receive acknowledgement or thanks from the church. But the check is cashed. We will see...

Enjoyed attending mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Deep Canyon Road at Palm Desert last…read moreSunday. The last time we visited and attended mass at this church was 2 decades ago. I forgot how beautiful and open this church is. The floor plan is open. The church is so well lit. The parishioners and church volunteers were all very welcoming and kind. They welcomed us for the 11am mass. We arrived at 10:41am. We intended to just stop by and pray to give thanks and praise as we planned on attending mass at our parish when we get back home. It was meant for us to attend and hear mass at Sacred Heart that Sunday. The Homily spoken by the priest was heartwarming and significant. It's about a person or a loved one suffering from an illness like cancer. The priest, I didn't get his name was very charismatic and spoke about the teachings of God. He was Hispanic and related his speech about modern day life. This is a beautiful church with welcoming parishioners and church volunteers. They have the Saints on the side of the church. Inside the church to your left there's an area for families with young children. Next to this section is the statue of Mother Mary where you can kneel and pray. I thank God everyday for all His guidance, love and blessings. Grateful to have attended mass here last Sunday, August 10th at 11am.

This is a GREAT church. Best worship music in the valley and amazing people. Keep in mind this…read morechurch moved to La Quinta. Meets at Coronal Mitchel Page Middle School @ 10 am.

Love this church! Great music ! Friendly and has a traditional and a modern service - something…read morefor everyone! !

After serving this church as a vendor for 14 years, I was deeply disappointed by the way our…read morebusiness relationship ended. Over those 14 years, I worked hard to provide reliable service to them as a small, family-owned business. Like every other business, we have experienced significant increases in labor, materials, insurance, and operating costs over the past five years. When I finally had to adjust my pricing to reflect those realities, the church chose to cancel our service. I understand that every organization has the right to make financial decisions that are best for them. What was disappointing was not the decision itself, but how it was handled. After 14 years of working together, I received only a brief, impersonal email. I believe a simple phone call would have shown basic respect and appreciation for a long-term relationship. I expect more from an organization whose mission is to teach compassion, kindness, and respect. Unfortunately, my experience did not reflect those values. I wish them the best, but I hope they will consider treating their long-term vendors with the same dignity and care they encourage within their community.

Our family comes to Mass here every time we're in town. We always feel welcome and everything is so…read moreorganizied and efficient. We've been to everything from standard Sunday Mass to Easter Mass and more. I love the bilingual Mass in Spanish. This is a really big church with lots and lots of parking all around. On Easter, they hire traffic directors to help out. The ushers at this parish are engaging and on top of helping everyone move in and out quickly. The AC is also fantastic here!

This is our church of choice when in La Quinta. It has a warm and welcoming vibe and the layout…read moreincorporates many aspects of the surrounding desert landscape in its design. It feels like it is supposed to be here rather than a transplantes building from someplace else. The priest is solid and often quite humorous when delivering the sermon. For as many people that attend the services, they do a great job with getting everyone in and out easily. All in all, a pleasant experience with great clergy and volunteers.

Only one visit so far (Saturday Night Service), but the things I value most in a church were…read morepresent. A pastor with a her to share the whole counsel of God. Pastor Mark preached an excellent sermon based soundly on the Word of God. The people were very friendly, and reached out to me in a warm way. The worship music was done beautifully by a small group who clearly desired to worship God, and not just perform. I will be back.

I have enjoyed the last two Wednesday night prayer services and look forward to spending a time in…read morefellowship on Sunday morning, I have met some great brothers and sisters in the Lord there. I was warmly welcomed by everyone I met and can't wait to introduce my wife to them all.

I've never been to a Church that REQUIRES you to have a credit card!…read moreI was thinking about trying to join this church, as I used to go to the Russian Orthodox Church in Hollywood. So I drove a couple of hours from Twentynine Palms to check it out, and go to the festival in February 2026 as well. Festival Admission was $5 but they wouldn't take my money and INSISTED I have a credit card or I couldn't get in! (I'm one of those old weirdos who pays cash for everything and doesn't carry debt, even for business purposes). They wouldn't let me pay cash to the couple behind me (who were looking at me like dirt), just NO WAY to do business with these people without a credit card. How strange! I did call the church (nobody ever rang me back). I had lunch at a nearby taco place while I was waiting for the call, then gave up and drove another 2 hours, back up the mountain to where I belong! I guess God doesn't want me to go to a money hungry church that makes it's members get credit cards! I do hopefully have another few years to decide who I should leave my money to, when I drop dead - but it won't be St George, they want it too bad!

Awesome Greek food festival! Everything is fresh, tasty the service is awesome and the people,…read morefriendly! !

We are so lucky to have found Jean Benson! We are a military family who recently moved to the area…read more I was lucky enough to find Jean Benson with a google search and the staff there got my daughter started right away. The staff is very conscientious of illnesses and always looking out for the best interest of the child. They use an app to stay in contact with parents about their children, including pictures and important messages. My daughter fell in love with all of the teachers she would even ask to see them over the weekends. She has since moved onto elementary school and to this day still asks for the staff at Jean Benson. That alone shows how much love they put into what they do. Not a day went by that any of the staff looked unhappy. I met f families there who have had all of their children attend this program, which is great to hear about a school. We miss Jean Benson!! You will definitely not regret sending your child to this school. I know that every review can't be all peachy. The only negative thing I can say about this daycare is the parking isn't the best. There are times during the busy drop-off and pick-up blocks there is no parking available. Nothing a little patience won't fix. I recommend them 100% to any parents looking for quality care for their little ones.

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.

So far my son loves it here. Great teachers and ample programs and sports for the kids…read more The only complaint I have are those early morning parkers that park their car right in front of the school and hold up the entire line. Drives me crazy. It makes me want to bring a bullhorn with me in the car lol

School is the best any kid can go to... unfortunately me and my friends had an awful experience…read morewith a lady named Brianna , rude attitude, no communication skills whatsoever, doesn't know what respect means all she does is talk and talk , persons like her should not work at a school specially since they are the ones giving examples to our kids... Would be good if someone can tell her to at least brush her hair before she goes into work !