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At Hilltop Children’s Center, childhood is celebrated, learning is an adventure, and every child’s unique strengths and capabilities are nurtured. We believe every child deserves a place where they feel loved, valued, empowered, and inspired to learn—regardless of race, income, identity, or background.
Our programs are designed to create an inclusive and supportive community where every child can belong, build meaningful relationships, and enjoy a high-quality learning experience.
Our innovative program, rooted in diverse early childhood philosophies, places play, exploration, curiosity, and collaboration at the heart of learning. We strive to create a second home for children—a place where they feel safe, seen, respected, and excited to discover the world around them.
Children and families at Hilltop are welcomed into learning communities—small villages within our larger center where relationships, connection, and belonging come first. These communities provide children with a consistent and supportive environment while giving them opportunities to connect with a wider circle of peers and educators. Children experience both the comfort of a close-knit community and the richness of a diverse, connected center.
At Hilltop, diversity is celebrated, every family is welcomed, and every child’s potential is honored. We partner with families to create a community where children can grow with confidence, curiosity, compassion, and joy.
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Hilltop x Name Bubbles
Stay out of the lost and found with custom name labels from Name Bubbles! 20% of your purchase is also donated to Hilltop when you use our storefront below or use this link to view more Name Bubble options.
Why Name Bubbles?
- Name Bubbles are customizable with tons of patterns to choose from.
- Labels come in both sticker and iron-on options.
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Laundry, and Dryer Safe.
- BPA-free, and no PFAS are used in the manufacturing process.
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When you give to Hilltop Children’s Center, you’re helping create a place where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. Your generosity helps us provide high-quality early learning experiences, support families through Tuition Assistance, invest in our dedicated educators, and offer engaging, inclusive programs that help every child thrive.
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From the time you drop off at daycare to the moment you return, we keep your children safe, sound, and smiling.
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Connecting the Dots…Theory, Policy, and Practice
Are publicly funded programs – intended to help close the opportunity gap – actually widening it, while programs free from funding restrictions have more flexibility to develop innovative, child-centered practices? Are some children being targeted for more direct instruction, and missing out on the authentic communication and purposeful play that they need and deserve? Is PLAY an equity issue?
“We Hate Pollution!”
In honor of Earth Day, here’s a letter written 15 years ago by students in the Sunlight Room at Hilltop Children’s Center. They were engaged in an in-depth investigation about pollution, which began with some spontaneous play and conversation in the block area, and ended up lasting several months.
“Are you in our class today?”
We all know that consistency is key for children to feel comfortable enough to learn and grow, and that oftentimes transitions can be nerve wracking for them. Last year a child moved from a class where she had been all year and formed relationships with the educators and other children, into a class where she didn’t know anyone yet…