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Hilltop Nursery School, INC

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

3625 Marathon, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Visit website ↗(323) 663-3025Directions ↗Licensed for 44
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
8/20/2025
Total visits
6

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Founded in 1951, Hilltop Nursery School is a licensed parent-participation cooperative preschool providing high-quality child care and early education to diverse working families. The school is located in Bellevue Park in the Silver Lake/Echo Park area of Los Angeles.

Philosophy
Play is the foundation for lifelong learning and parent participation is the key to building community. It is our responsibility to cultivate children's delight in exploring and understanding their world. Early childhood is and should be a time of laughter, love, play and great fun.
Ages served
2 to 6 years old
Outdoor
Abundant outdoor space

Programs

  • •Part-time programs
  • •Full-time programs
  • •Extended-day programs

Highlights

  • ✓Parent-participation cooperative model
  • ✓Socioeconomic diversity emphasized with scholarship fund
  • ✓Located in Bellevue Park with 3,000-square-foot building designed specifically for preschoolers
  • ✓Serves working families

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