Hilltop House began as a home daycare in 2017 with just eight students. In 2018, we expanded our capacity to 14 children, and over the next seven years, we had the privilege of serving many South Bay families while building a warm, nurturing community rooted in play-based, nature-enhanced learning.

Now, we’re excited to begin our next chapter. In 2026, Hilltop House expanded into a commercial campus in Rolling Hills Estates, bringing the same values, personalized care, and love of learning to an even larger community.

Today, we’re proud to welcome families into five thoughtfully designed classrooms, serving children from 4 months to 5 years old. We look forward to continuing to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child who walks through our doors.

It is our belief that children understand themselves and their world through enjoyable learning activities carefully planned for the child’s developmental level. As children grow and become competent in the skills taught, the become self-directed and have a positive view of themselves. An enthusiasm for learning is a natural by-product of this new self-confidence.

Our goal is to provide a loving and stimulating environment which encourages a child to grow intellectually, to interact appropriately with peers and adults, and to exhibit respect for himself and others. It is the philosophy of Hilltop House Daycare that children who feel safe, comfortable, and respected will exhibit a natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.

We believe that as a child develops new interests, reaches new levels of comprehension, and begins to acquire new skills, it is our job as educators to provide materials to facilitate the child’s natural development. The philosophy at Hilltop House Daycare can be described as play-based, with an emphasis on peer interaction. 

“You won’t find a more patient, kind, energetic caregiver for your children.

“Katie is the cream of the crop and truly gives her all to each child she works with. Her passion for helping children develop and learn is undeniable the moment you see her around children.

Katie puts her heart and soul into caring for your child as one of her own and is constantly coming up with new unique ways to teach and support children in each stage of their development. You are one of the lucky few if you can snag a spot in Hilltop House.”

—Stacey Graham