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Hillcrest Country Day School

2000 WEST ROAD, LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CA 90631Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects an 80% violation rate, no complaints on record, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
20
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:12Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2022 · 4 Findings
Most recent: Apr 13, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Feb 9, 20243 Findings3 Important
    • 01704 (A) If a Drinking Water Outlet Test Results in an Action Level Exceedance, the Use of That Outlet for Drinking and Food Preparation Purposes Shall Immediately Cease Until It…

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

    • Child's Records (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That a Separate, Complete and Current Record for Each Child Is Maintained in the Child Care Center. This Requirement Is Not Met As…CCR 101221(a)

      Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 5 infant files reviewed, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. One infant file contain a shared LIC700 Emergency and Identification card. The LIC700 was used for two siblings in care. POC Due Date: 03/11/2024

    • Infant Needs and Services Plan (B) The Needs and Services Plan Shall Be in Writing and Shall Include the Following: (2) Infants Up to 12 Months of Age Shall Have a Completed…CCR 101419.2(b)(2)

      Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 infant files, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The licensee did not have an LIC9227 Individual Sleeping Plan for two infants out of five files reviewed. POC Due Date: 03/11/2024

  2. Sep 16, 20221 Finding1 Important
    • 01700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (B) Testing Results with Fractional Ppb Readings of 5.0 Ppb or Greater Shall Be Rounded Up to the Nearest Whole Number,…CCR 101700.3

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

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