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Posted on 05/01/2026

Head Start registration is taking place for 3 and 4 year-old children in Desert Sands Unified School District early childhood education programs. Questions regarding Head Start should be emailed to [email protected].

CA State Preschool (CSPP) accepts registration for 2, 3, and 4 year-old children. Fees for the Full Day CSPP programs are based on family income. Questions regarding CSPP should be emailed to [email protected].

Calls can also be made to (760) 771-8775.

Learn more about the application process

Have a child turning four by September 1?
Transitional Kindergarten is an option!
(See DSUSD enrollment instructions)

The Desert Sands Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Joseph Hyde, Title IX Coordinator, [email protected], 760-771-8695; Dr. Lisa McColl, Title IX Coordinator Designee/Resolution and Compliance Officer, 760-771-8695; Mr. Al Bennett, 504 Coordinator, 760-771-8612; Dr. Angela Randolph, Title II Coordinator, 760-771-8602. All can be reached at 47950 Dune Palms Rd, La Quinta, CA 92253.

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