Hilltop Child Development Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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.5 / 5
- 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects Missouri's licensing baseline. Missouri caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 122
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 20, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Fire Safety5 CSR 25-500.087
Other items as evidenced by plywood were observed covering a window(s) in the infant class.
- Fire Safety5 CSR 25-500.087
Other items as evidenced by plywood were observed covering a window(s) in the infant class.
Nov 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Julie McAfee, Alyssa Chandler, Helen Rodgers, Traci Townser, Darrick Johnson, Christopher Burton, Cynthia Harmon, L'Tanya Harris, Janet Shorter, MyKell Harris, Selena Love, Danielle Washington, Lenora Taylor, Latreese Trice, LaToya Crawford
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Julie McAfee, Alyssa Chandler, Helen Rodgers, Traci Townser, Darrick Johnson, Christopher Burton, Cynthia Harmon, L'Tanya Harris, Janet Shorter, MyKell Harris, Selena Love, Danielle Washington, Lenora Taylor, Latreese Trice, LaToya Crawford
Nov 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Julie McAfee, Alyssa Chandler, Helen Rodgers, Traci Townser, Darrick Johnson, Christopher Burton, Cynthia Harmon, L'Tanya Harris, Janet Shorter, MyKell Harris, Selena Love, Danielle Washington, Lenora Taylor, Latreese Trice, LaToya Crawford