Hilltop Kid's Learning Center
1 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, COLUMBIA, IL 62236Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Illinois's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Illinois caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training. 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
- 137
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 12 Toddlers 1:5 15 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
21 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 78 Findings
Most recent: Apr 10, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
12 Critical64 Important2 Administrative
Across 21 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (30), Children's Records & Files (19), and Building & Premises Safety (10). Of 78 total findings, 12 were critical.
See All 21 Inspection Visits
Apr 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(k)
Nov 5, 20254 Findings2 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(k)
- Organization and Administration407.70(j)
May 6, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(m)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
Feb 7, 20257 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jan 30, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Mar 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Feb 15, 20223 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Feb 24, 20203 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
Feb 15, 20193 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(b)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(4)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(l)
Feb 8, 201910 Findings10 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(a)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(d)
Jan 8, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190
Mar 27, 20182 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(7)
Feb 3, 20171 Finding1 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
Mar 24, 20163 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
Apr 1, 20156 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(n)(2)
Feb 4, 20146 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)
Mar 15, 20133 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(g)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Jan 3, 20133 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
Mar 22, 20125 Findings5 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(1)(a)
Feb 10, 20117 Findings6 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(g)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(n)(2)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Feb 19, 20103 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
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