A Beautiful Start
Rooted in Faith
The Academy offers Christ-centered Preschool, PreK, and Kindergarten, where your child's earliest years are shaped by love, learning, and the Word of God.
Preschool·
Pre-Kindergarten·
Kindergarten"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6
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Begin to Flourish
We believe the early years are the most sacred. At The Academy, your child will be known by name, loved unconditionally, and inspired to grow academically, spiritually, and socially.
Christian Faith Integration
Biblical truth is woven into every lesson, every song, every story. Faith isn't a class; it's the heartbeat of everything we do.
Weekly Chapel
Small Classes, Deep Attention
Small class sizes mean every child is seen, heard, and known. Your child will never get lost in the crowd here.
Academic Excellence
A rich, developmentally-appropriate curriculum builds strong academic foundations your child carries for life.
From your child's very first school experience to Kindergarten graduation, The Academy provides a nurturing, Christ-centered environment at every stage.
Preschool
A warm, wonder-filled environment where your child takes their very first steps into learning, discovering friendship, creativity, and the love of God.
- Play-based and structured learning balance
- Daily Bible stories and prayer
- Social-emotional development focus
- Small group instruction
- Safe, nurturing Christian environment
Pre-Kindergarten
Building academic readiness with intentional instruction in literacy, numeracy, and character, preparing your child with confidence for the next step.
- Early literacy and phonics foundations
- Number sense and early math skills
- Scripture memory and Bible curriculum
- Fine motor and writing readiness
- Kindergarten transition preparation
Kindergarten
A rigorous, joyful Kindergarten experience that builds confident readers, strong thinkers, and children whose faith is already taking root.
- Full reading and writing instruction
- Math foundations through hands-on learning
- Science, social studies, and the arts
- Bible class and Chapel participation
- Strong 1st grade readiness outcomes
After School Care
Structured learning that extends the school day, building the skills your child needs to thrive. Where the school day ends, discovery begins.
- Supervised homework support
- Enrichment activities and creative play
- Faith-based character building
- Safe, nurturing environment
- Flexible scheduling for families
A Calling
Our teachers are fellow believers who see teaching as a sacred calling. Every day, they partner with your family in the most important work there is: raising children who know God and love learning.
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."Matthew 19:14
The Academy community speaks for itself. Here are words from the families who know us best.
"We have spent four wonderful years at The Academy, and it truly feels like our second home. Our son has thrived as a student, and as parents, we feel incredibly grateful to have found such a welcoming and supportive community on campus. We cannot say enough about the exceptional staff and the care they provide our children."
"As we enter our third year, we are so grateful for The Academy community. It has been so special to watch our girls thrive and grow in such a loving, faith-filled environment, surrounded by wonderful teachers and families who truly make The Academy feel like home. We feel incredibly fortunate to be part of such a special community."
"The current director is truly incredible and has created a warm, loving, fun, and nurturing environment where every child feels welcomed, valued, and cared for. My children genuinely love going to school each day, and even they have noticed the positive difference she has made. This school means so much to our family, and knowing my children feel safe, happy, supported, and loved gives me tremendous peace of mind. I am incredibly grateful for the director, the teachers, and everything they do to help our children learn, grow, build friendships, and thrive."
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Campus Location
Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church
47-321 CA-74, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Admissions Office
(760) 568-4360
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
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