Skip to main content
CHILD CARE CENTER ✓ Licensed

Hilltop Child Development Center

St Louis, MO
6155 W FLORISSANT AVE, St Louis, MO 63136
Advertisement

Quick Facts

Capacity
122 children
Age Range
6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS
Subsidized Program
Participates

Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.

✓ Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
000180969
License Holder
LUTHERAN FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES OF MISSOURI
Licensed Since
2000
License Issued
Aug 28, 2021
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
KIMBERLY KINNAIRD
License Conditions: 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Reviews

Write a Review

Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Hilltop Child Development Center. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.

Review Policy: ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content. Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our review guidelines. Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.

About the Provider

Advertisement
Hillside Preschool has provided a warm and caring environment for children ages three to five years old since 1971. Included in the daily schedule is time for social interaction, music, art activities, and language development. The children are encouraged to develop readiness skills necessary for reading. Our teachers help students to express themselves and become self-reliant and ready to enter Kindergarten. Our preschool program admits students of any race, color, or national origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies and other school-administered programs.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Report Date Report Type Violations
2026-05-20 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Other items as evidenced by plywood were observed covering a window(s) in the infant class.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (9) (A) 3. states: No windows shall have bars or any other items placed over them in a stationary manner that would impede a rescue or evacuation attempt.

Correction Required: Windows shall not have bars on them.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2025-11-14 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: 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, Tristan Walker, Cassandra Dismuke, and Diane Peterson within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.

Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/7/2025

2025-11-03 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: 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, Tristan Walker, Cassandra Dismuke, and Diane Peterson within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.

Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2025-09-27 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
2025-05-09 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2024-12-10 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
2024-11-04 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2024-04-25 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach and cleaning solutions. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked janitor's closet.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 4/25/2024

2024-02-29 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 3 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The ceilings located the Group 4 room(ages 4-years-old-5-years-old) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water damage and one missing ceiling tile.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/19/2023

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The walls located in the upstairs preschool bathrooms was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by no baseboards attached and drywall was exposed.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/19/2023

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a gap underneath the storage shed that was large enough for a child to crawl through.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/24/2024

2023-11-27 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 7 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The walls located in the upstairs preschool bathrooms was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by no baseboards attached and drywall was exposed.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a gap underneath the storage shed that was large enough for a child to crawl through.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 11/27/2023

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The ceilings located the Group 4 room(ages 4-years-old-5-years-old) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water damage and one missing ceiling tile.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the plan was not available in the Group 1 room (ages 2-years-old).

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;

Correction Required: The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 11/27/2023

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the book shelf in the infant classroom had crumbs and debris in the shelfing.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.

Correction Required: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 11/27/2023

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Verification of safe sleep training was not documented and maintained as evidenced by .

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 1. states: The training shall be documented and maintained as described in paragraph (3)(F)2. of this rule.

Correction Required: Safe sleep training shall be documented and maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2023-08-09 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2023-06-12 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
2023-06-12 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
2023-05-05 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-12-13 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2022-11-03 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-02-17 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

Advertisement

Common questions

The answers people ask us for most often.

How do I contact a provider I found here?

In most cases the provider’s direct number is included in their listing. When it is not, we list the number of the Child Care Licensing Program — you may call that number for more information, or search for the provider online.

Will ChildcareCenter pass a message on to a provider for me?

No. ChildcareCenter only provides information, so enrolment questions, tuition questions and job enquiries need to go to the provider directly using the contact details on their listing. We cannot forward them and we cannot share contact details a provider has not published.

I run a daycare — how do I correct or remove my listing?

Use suggest an update on your listing to correct any detail, or claim the listing to manage it yourself. If you have closed or no longer provide care, contact us and we will update the listing to show that.

See all frequently asked questions

Providers in ZIP Code 63136

Looking for Child Care?

Helpful Resources

How to Choose a Child Care Center
Read article →
Questions to Ask During a Tour
Read article →
Licensing Guide
Read article →
Is this your listing? Keep it accurate for families searching nearby.
Suggest an Update
Advertisement