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Hillside Christian Academy (Ps)

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

1415 Hillside Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
2/13/2024
Total visits
2

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

Hillside Christian Academy is a Christ-centered preschool serving children ages 2½ to 4 years. The school provides early childhood education within a safe, loving environment that emphasizes intellectual, moral, and spiritual development.

Philosophy
To glorify God by pursuing the mastery of academic disciplines within a Christ-centered setting, encouraging children to thrive intellectually, morally, and spiritually.
Ages served
2½ to 4 years
Religious
Christ-centered; daily Bible lessons and weekly Chapel; Christian faith affiliation

Programs

  • •Daily Bible lessons
  • •Weekly Chapel
  • •Music instruction
  • •After-school care (Monday-Friday, 2:50 pm - 5:30 pm)

Highlights

  • ✓Low student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1
  • ✓ACSI accreditation
  • ✓Diverse student population from Bay Area
  • ✓Comprehensive music instruction

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