Hilltop Nursery School

Hilltop is a non-profit, parent participation cooperative preschool in Fountain Valley, CA offering play-based, Reggio-inspired programs for children ages 2 years 9 months through 6 years. The school emphasizes social and emotional development, unstructured play, and child-led learning in a supportive community environment.

Philosophy

Philosophy of early childhood education begins with a school environment of unqualified love, warmth, acceptance and understanding that each child is a unique individual. Reggio-inspired approach based on principles of respect, responsibility, and community through exploration and discovery in a supportive and enriching environment based on the interests of the children through a self-guided curriculum.

Ages served

2 years 9 months through 6 years

Outdoor

Beautiful play yard where children run barefoot, build forts, bake mud pies, create with loose parts, get soaked in water play, and eat vegetables from the garden

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours, Teacher ratio, Meals, Teacher qualifications. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.