First School- Child Care Programs

I am very pleased with my son's development thus far with First School C.C. His teachers and staff care for him and want to help him grow as an individual and reach out to me and my husband whenever there is a concern or proud moment regarding his behaviors or learning development. I love that he's learning something new and exciting each day and can see the changes that are occuring each week.
5 9 years ago (12-01-2017)

My son has Miss Linda as his teacher and we could not be happier with his experience and his progress. It is clear that she genuinely cares deeply for her students and consistently goes above and beyond to make them feel special, safe and loved. I bet that for every student she could tell you their pets' names, favorite food, what they are afraid of, etc. Miss Linda is full of energy and excitement and it rubs off on her kids. Her passion for learning is obvious and I know that she attends conferences and does a lot to stay up to date on the latest early childhood learning techniques. Miss Linda sets high standards for her students which helps them reach their potential. My son is always amazing me with the things he knows and I find myself asking "where on earth did you learn that" even though I already know the answer... Miss Linda. I have full confidence that my son will be ahead of the game when he starts kindergarten thanks to his and Miss Linda's efforts. We cannot thank her enough for everything that she has done for him. The front desk staff at First School is also very cheery and helpful. They hold nice events throughout the year including an end of the year ceremony which is always a favorite. They don't have any restrictions when it comes to treats students bring in which is normally fine, but every now then with holidays and birthdays it gets to be a little much.
5 10 years ago (23-06-2015)

My five star rating is a reflection of my son teacher Ms. Linda and the teachers (Ms. Norma, Ms. Eva, Ms. Patty) he had while attending First School. I know that when he attends Kindergarten next year because of Ms. Linda he will be prepared to meet the challenges of Elementary school. Ms. Linda is a special educator who puts students first. The moment you walk into her classroom you can see clearly written daily learning activities posted on her door. Her room organization with evidence of learning through fine motor coordination projects, learning centers are displayed on her walls, science projects experiments are conducted and learning through experiential education are tools Ms. Linda uses to promote learning. Ms. Linda not only teaches challenging curriculum but also teaching life skills for her students to become kind and caring individuals. Ms. Linda's communication to parents about upcoming events, daily behavior is clear and concise but always makes herself available for individual conferences. As a middle school educator I see the commitment Ms. Linda and the educators at First School make towards implementing a desire for the love of learning.
5 10 years ago (23-06-2015)

I would recommend First School to any parent in search of a quality care provider in Cathedral City. I trust the teachers with the care of my twins each day, and have been doing that for over 2 years. I find the staff to be nurturing and attentive to my children’s needs. They work hard to create an environment to encourage the children to thrive. The curriculum is age appropriate and adjusted to meet the needs of each individual child. We know our twins are going to learn everything they need to know, to be prepared for elementary school, but because of the balance First School brings in the belief of educating the “whole” child, our twins will bring more ideas to learning than just writing letters and numbers. They will embrace learning new ideas and concepts beyond the grasp of a mere pencil on paper. Instead, they will see more with imagination, creativity, adventure, risk-taking, diversified applications and, perhaps the most important learning element to motivate children to enjoy school from this age forward: FUN !!
4 15 years ago (25-04-2011)

First School/Cathedral City is the best .My son loves going to school each mourning. His teacher Ms Linda is all about making sure the kids come first, learning, playing and making them feel loved. My wife and I love her just as much as my son does. All the teachers and staff at First School are wonderful. Thank You for making the kids your priority.
5 10 years ago (01-05-2015)