Jean Benson Child Development Center - Palm Desert, California

Sarah D.

They deserve even more stars!! I loved every one of my daughters teachers & the director Mrs. CRISTY!!! Jean Benson taught my little Mia so much in one year, she enjoyed everyday there. The teachers, her friends, the food playtime etc. Nothing but love I have for jean Benson child development center. My 12 year old daughter even attended at 4years old. Just An amazing daycare

Samantha G.

Since transferring my sons child care location to Jean Benson as an RCOE family just my son and I. As a single mom and going to school full time and starting a new full time job is a big big change. I 100% knew in my heart and mama gut that this was the best decision I could have made. I know the adjustments being at this care center changed for us both but I love it more than I couldn’t have imagined. Working with the teachers, Ms. Amanda, Ms. Joanna & Ms. Rae helped me so much through this transition. Ms. Cristy the site supervisor helped me understand these changes make it all for the better. My son is still little but he will grow up here making such great memories with me. Going off to kindergarten when he turns 5 will make this transition better from this amazing child development center. Thank you so much.

Maria G.

First, let me start with... I should have written a review a few years ago when our first kid started.

My husband and I love the staff at Jean Benson. We now have our second kid here and have recommended this center many times to friends and family.

The staff is kind and helpful to the parents and especially to the kids. 🥰 Our kids wants to go and seek the approval of the teachers and staff, be good helpers and so forth. Our family really appreciates the staff here and I'm a little sad it's our last year. 😢 However, we incredibly thankful for the wonderful experience and time we've had together.

Thank you all at Jean Benson for your hard work and dedication.

Michelle M.

As a first time mom its scary leaving your kids with someone you just met, for extended hours of the day.
But by keeping the line of communication open from texting, emails, calls, and monthly meetings, you know that your kids are fine at Jean Benson. In Fact they are great because they are always doing something new, having fun, learning and making so many friends.
My daughter went here for 2 years and she begs me to go back just to say hi to the staff.
It’s always been such a pleaser interacting with Mrs. Cristy at drop off and pick up, she is so kind, and welcoming.
The staff all take the time to get to know you as well your kids, they focus on specifics for each child on areas of struggle, and work with the parents on how to help your child grow.
My daughter was in Mrs. Judy's classroom who by the way is AMAZING! She would come home everyday talking about how much fun she has, and how much she is learning. They taught her her days of the week, months of the year, how to write her name and learn about math and space.
Jean Benson has a zero tolerance for bullying or foul language, which was a huge plus.
You can see how much the staff genuinely cares about the kids, it shows when your kids come home asking to go back.
We are glad our daughter had the pleasure to experience her first year in school with this amazing team of lady's.
We are grateful to be part of the Jean Benson family!

Justice P.

We are so lucky to have found Jean Benson! We are a military family who recently moved to the area. 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. When my daughter attended Jean Benson parents were not allowed inside, but they did offer to give tours before the center opened. Amanda even send me a video tour, which was sufficient enough. 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 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 that 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.

Mariana T.

We love Jean Benson! This school is amazing!! My son is greeted every morning with a smile from the Director, Ms. Cristy! My son absolutely adores his teacher Ms. Cintia, and her assistants. She truly cares about her students and really shows!! He’s learned so much since he started school in August 2021. We get daily updates, pictures, reminders in a phone app. I love getting daily pictures of what he’s doing in class. The receptionist is always kind and willing to answer any of your questions at the front desk. The Chef is always makes delicious, healthy meals that are provided everyday.

Along with the day-to-day activities, they are always doing special things around holidays for the kids/parents (virtual Halloween parade, Christmas singing program, etc) I absolutely love it and I truly appreciate Ms. Cinita, Ms. Melissa, Ms. Cristy, Ms. Amanda and all the teachers for making memories for the students, especially with these difficult social distancing restrictions.

I honestly could go on and on, but most importantly. I don’t have to question what type of care my son is getting. I know he’s being loved, nurtured and cared for by the wonderful teachers and staff here at Jean Benson YMCA. He’s learned so much here. He’s going to miss everyone when he goes to Kindergarten.

alisa W.

We have had nothing but great experiences at the YMCA. The teachers genuinely care about my children's well being and their education. My kids also love their teachers. I would absolutely recommend the Jean Benson YMCA to anyone with preschool age children.

Jennifer K.

Transfered my kids from another school during the summer, they are accomodating for my autistic daughter and work with me on things we can do for her during the day. The teachers are all wonderful and my older daughter loves going to school, asks to go even on the weekends! Would recommend Jean Benson to anyone!