Hillside Christian Academy (ps)
1415 HILLSIDE BLVD, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 100% 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
- 90
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 6, 20267 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing Subsequent to Initial Licensure, a Person Specified in Subdivision (B) Who Is Not Exempt From Fingerprinting Shall Obtain Either A…HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one staff present who is a substitute at the facility, does not have current criminal record clearance which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/22/2026
- Reporting Requirements (B) The Name of the Child Care Center Director, and Any Fully Qualified Teacher(s) Designated to Act in the Child Care Center Director's Absence, Shall Be…CCR 101212(b)
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility has not notified the department of recent changes such as Director Change which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/22/2026
- Personnel Records (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Personnel Records Are Maintained on the Licensee, Administrator and Each Employee. Each Personnel Record Shall Contain The…CCR 101217(a)
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which staff files were not observation to be complete with missing documents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/22/2026
- 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 observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which children files were not observed to be complete with missing documents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/22/2026
- Health-Related Services (3) Prescription Medications May Be Administered if All of the Following Conditions Are Met: (B) For Each Prescription Medication, the Licensee Shall…CCR 101226(e)(3)(B)
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in current enrolled child does not have proper documentation and medication available for review which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/22/2026
- Buildings and Grounds (G) Disinfectants, Cleaning Solutions, Poisons and Other Items That Could Pose a Danger if Readily Available to Children Shall Be Stored Where Inaccessible…CCR 101238(g)
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which LPA observed during the facility walkthrough accessible cleaning materials that were located under the sink cabinets and no children present at the moment which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/22/2026
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or Before March 30, 2018, a Person Who, on January 1, 2018, Is a Licensed Child Day Care Provider, Administrator, or Employee Of…HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in staff do not have updated Mandated Reporter Training Certificates which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/22/2026
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