Hilltop Community Childrens 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.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4 ACC. Structural quality reflects a 64% violation rate across 14 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 ACC (Max 4) Learn more →
- 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 113
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff Evaluations; 2026-02-253270.34(a)(6)
3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-02-25 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Oct 29, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 65º F Minimum3270.70(a)
- Devices Must Be compliant/Director or Designated Staff Perso3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Sep 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2025-09-103270.31(f)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-09-10 | 3270.36(b)(5) | HS/GED + 2 yrs; 2025-09-10 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-09-10 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-09-10 | 3270.95(a) | Devices must be compliant
Feb 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2025-02-063270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-02-06 | 3270.72(d) | Above ground window opening restricted to 6"; 2025-02-06 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-02-06 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-02-06 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2025-02-06 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2025-02-06 | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2025-02-06 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-02-06 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None