Our Programs

Learn About Our Programs

Hilltop Preschool offers a developmentally-and age-appropriate program where children are given the freedom within a structured environment to explore, create, and interact with adults and other children. We understand and emphasize learning should be fun and children learn while they play.


We strongly believe that children learn through active exploration of their environment. Optimal learning takes place when we provide learning opportunities that build on the children's existing knowledge and prior experiences. Children first learn simple, concrete concepts and then use these concepts to understand more complex ideas. Through the interaction with peers, adults and various materials, children strengthen social skills and continue to learn about the world around them.


We currently offer the four following programs. For each program, click on the program name to find out more detailed information.


Seeds Program

Ages 2.9 - 6

2 days

Thursday, Friday

9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

While welcoming and appropriate for all age groups, this program will generally attract children whose first experience is in a preschool setting or for families who aren't ready for more days.

Non Co-Op Available

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Sprouts Program

Ages 2.9 - 6

2, 3, 4, 5 days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

While welcoming and appropriate for all age groups, this program will generally attract children who have had some preschool or playgroup experience and who are ready for a three-consecutive day schedule.

Non Co-Op Available

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Blooms

Ages 4.9-5

4, 5 days
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

This program is intended for children who are at least four years, nine months in age (age 4.9 by September) and who are developmentally ready to work in a more collaborative, group-based environment.

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Blossoms

Ages 5-6

5 days
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

This program is for children who may be age eligible for formal education (age 5 by September), but who desire an extra year of growth, development, and readiness prior to entering a school system.

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Basic Information

  • By enrollment, children must be 2.9 years (and toilet trained) through 6 years of age. The Blooms and Blossoms programs have additional minimum age requirements (as described above).
  • School hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m
  • Hours for parents working in the classroom are 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Hilltop's programs run September through June (see school calendar for specific dates)
  • Hilltop offers a separate summer program during the summer (July)

Fees and Responsibilities

Please visit our Fees and Responsibilities page to view costs and family obligations for each program.

VIEWS FEES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Parent Handbook

To view detailed information about the school, its organization, philosophy, goals, governance and family participation obligations, please read our Parent Handbook.

PARENT HANDBOOK
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