Palm Desert, CA · K–8
Last verified August 20, 2026
42675 Washington St., 92211 · (760) 345-8100
Enrollment
130
Student:teacher
17:1
Published tuition
Not listed
Application fee
$225
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Part-time daycare & Transitional Kindergarten Mornings, until 12:00 noon | $9,000 | annual equivalent for monthly payments |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Part-time daycare & Transitional Kindergarten Mornings, until 1:00 p.m. | $9,600 | annual equivalent for monthly payments, without lunch |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Part-time daycare & Transitional Kindergarten Mornings, until 1:00 p.m. with lun | $10,500 | annual equivalent for monthly payments, with lunch |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Full day care & Transitional Kindergarten Five days a week | $11,100 | annual equivalent for monthly payments, without lunch |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Full day care & Transitional Kindergarten Five days a week, with lunch | $12,000 | annual equivalent for monthly payments, with lunch |
| Elementary2026-2027 | Elementary school day Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade | $11,100 | annual equivalent for monthly payments, without lunch |
Head of school
Robert Craven
Principal/Administrative Director
Robert Craven is excited about the upcoming school year and maintaining the level of excellence at The Palm Desert Learning Tree Center, which has been maintained for over 41 years. He believes the success from associating with this institution cannot be measured in monetary amounts.
Curriculum & special classes
The school offers a challenging curriculum designed to prepare students for academic and personal success in selective private, public middle, or junior high schools. It emphasizes high scholastic standards, stimulating intellectual work, and a child-centered creative program with a solid foundation in academics and extra-curricular enrichment.
Financial aid
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Application fee: $225
Before & after school care
Before school
Before care is included with tuition for Pre-K through 6th grade, available from 6:00 a.m.
After school
After care is included with tuition for Pre-K through 6th grade, available until 6:00 p.m.
Cost
Before and after care is included in the monthly tuition of $925 for Pre-K through 6th grade. For elementary students attending off-campus, a standalone program costs $925/month for before and after care, $250/week for before and after care, $250/week for before only (6:00-9:00 a.m.), $250/week for after only (2:00-6:00 p.m.), or $60/day for three to five scheduled days.
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
The school offers rolling admissions, allowing students to enroll and start usually within a week, any month of the year. The process involves contacting the school, visiting the campus, completing a short enrollment form with records, and then beginning within a week.
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Rolling admission; students can usually begin within a week, any month.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$225
What they ask for: Application form, tuition payment agreement, student information sheet, emergency authorization form, signed acknowledgment of parent handbook, immunization records, physician's report of a physical examination, record of previous school performance/report card, recommendation form, photograph of child.
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