HILLCREST PRESCHOOL

Hours

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Licensing visits on record

California records 3 routine inspection visits and no visits prompted by a complaint to HILLCREST PRESCHOOL.

1. April 9, 2026Most recent inspection visit
2. July 22, 2025Inspection visit
3. May 17, 2023Inspection visit

Amenities and accessibility

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 4.7 average comes from 18 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

• 5 star16
• 4 star0
• 3 star1
• 2 star0
• 1 star1

From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  I love this place. My daughter came here after struggling at another daycare due to naps. Hillcrest was so accommodating and had a communal feel where teachers would help each other out and kids' needs were addressed across classrooms. My daughter moved between a few classrooms during her time there and all the teachers have been great in different ways. It feels like placements are made based on your kid's personality and preferences. Most recently my daughter has been in the pre-school class for kids prepping to go to TK or K. I regularly get photos of her practicing writing and math in a low stakes environment. Also, the facilities are really nice with a beautiful shady outdoor play area.

  Mark PooleMay 29, 2026
• ★★★★★

  Could not be more happy with Hillcrest Preschool! A wonderful experience for my daughter and we plan to enroll our son next year! Teachers go above and beyond embracing creativity and authenticity. A lovely school that's recently been renovated. Clean classrooms and a nice outdoor play area. Forever grateful for our experience.

  Jessica LeitchSep 24, 2025
• ★★★★★

  We’ve had such a wonderful experience at this preschool! Our daughter was here for one year and truly thrived. Ms. Kelli, Ms. Gaby, and Ms. Kaylee and the other teachers are absolutely amazing—they genuinely care about the kids and create such a nurturing, fun environment. They were especially supportive during potty training, which made a huge difference for our family. Recently, the school welcomed an interim director, and we sincerely hope she becomes permanent. She brings such heart and care to the children’s experience, planning fun activities and making each day special. She’s also introduced a new check-in system with an app, which makes drop-off and pick-up so much easier while also keeping parents informed about daily updates, injuries, and communication. This preschool is on a wonderful path, and we’re so grateful for the teachers and leadership who are making it such a positive place for kids to learn and grow!

  Hanna KhazriSep 15, 2025
• ★★★★★

  My family could not be happier with Hillcrest Preschool for our 2 daughters, ages 2 and 4. Because it's a smaller school, all the staff know our children, and it feels like a big family community. The teachers truly care about the children and their developmental/educational growth. The calendar and hours are also great for 2 full-time working parents. We are so grateful we found this preschool!

  Lindsay GoldmanApr 24, 2025
• ★★★★★

  We appreciate the safe and intimate environment of this preschool. It’s a close-knit community where every staff member knows your child’s name and is always kind and welcoming. The tuition is reasonable, which is a plus. However, we expected more of a preschool experience, but it felt more like a daycare. Over the three months our child attended, we didn’t see much progress in terms of learning. While some teachers, like Miss Alyssa, Miss April, and Miss Kelly, seem more engaging, our experience with Miss Susana was not ideal. She seems better suited for quieter, more passive children, whereas we believe kids should have a more dynamic and stimulating learning environment. Additionally, we felt that the director and staff struggled with effectively managing conflicts between children. Instead of addressing the issues directly, the response often seemed to favor asking parents to keep their child at home, which we found disappointing. We believe the school has potential with its warm environment, but improvements in teaching quality and conflict resolution would make a significant difference.

  Anh TranMar 30, 2025
• ★★★★★

  I absolutely adore Hillcrest Preschool. My son went there from ages 3 until just before he turned 6. Then my daughter went there from 2 to 5. All in all, I was taking my babies to Hillcrest for 6 years. Teachers - every teacher there cares about those children as if they were their own. It is a small preschool so it is very intimate and all the teachers get to know all the kids. All of the teachers I've interacted with have had years of preschool experience, some with masters in lifespan development. My daughter, who has attachment issues, felt so at peace at Hillcrest. The communication with the teachers after school helped me feel a sense of security, and partnership as I navigated the growth of my little ones. They worked with me on parenting techniques and shared invaluable resources to help me with my son. Kinder-prep - both of my children had learning activities that were age appropriate around colors, shapes, numbers, and letters. But it didn't stop there! There were interesting and fun activities that also involves science, social learning, motor skills and more! It was clear that in comparison to their kindergarten peer-set, that my children had had the best kinder preparation! Although that didn't stop me from begging the director, Dana, to continue education at Hillcrest through elementary school so my kids could stay there. Safety - since it is so small, all the teachers know all the parents and children. They get to know each parent to ensure the children are getting the care they require and deserve. The physical safety of the school is also top notch! There are two gates that require passcodes to even enter the school! There are also so many fun events and activities whether it is holiday related or birthday related or graduation related, there were many opportunities for parents to come and be involved in the classroom. Dana and the entire Hillcrest preschool staff made my children's preschool experience better than I could have imagined. My daughter is in kindergarten now and although it wasn't long ago, and she loves kindergarten, she still talks about how much she misses her teacher, Miss Alyssa, and her "old school." My son, although he is now 8 years old, still talks about how much he misses preschool too. I would, and do, recommend this school to anyone who is interested in doing what is best for their child during these important and formative years.

  Tara SullivanSep 11, 2024

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.