HILLCREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

2000 WEST ROAD, La Habra Heights, CA 90631LICENSED
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

8 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

May 6, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
HILLCREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
2000 WEST ROAD, La Habra Heights, CA 90631
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
B (Good), score 80.5/100
Inspection record
8 inspections, last inspected May 6, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good80.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety55/100
Staffing85/100
Compliance85/100

15

Total Violations

May 6, 2025

Last Inspection

60

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (15)

SERIOUSSAFETY101704(a)Type BComplaintFeb 13, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 2/13/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Silva conducted an unannounced Required – 3 Year inspection assisted by Director Linda Vande Wende. Upon arrival, total census was six preschool children. The facility was operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff to child ratios. Facility hours are 6:30AM TO 6:00PM, Monday through Friday. An on-site Facility Personnel Report Summary review showed that all facility staff or other individuals who require background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor areas and areas accessible to clients at the time of the visit. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 9/25/2023. The director stated that there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to clients in care. No poisons or other items that could pose a danger to clients were observed during the inspection. The facility provides age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the clients served. Drinking water is available to clients in care. The LPA observed that the facility’s floors, equipment, furniture, and clients’ bathrooms were clean, in good repair, and free of sharp edges. The facility meets all posting requirements. OUTDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the outdoor areas. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height and is in good repair. At the time of inspection, the surface of the outdoor activity area was maintained and free of any observable hazards. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and other similar equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. The outdoor equipment and toys are in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The inspected outdoor facility grounds are safe, sanitary and in good repair. SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Archibaldo Silva LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/13/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/13/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY NAME: HILLCREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 191501930 VISIT DATE: 02/13/2024 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32PERSONNEL RECORDS. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a child day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff members were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training and to renew the training every two years. Staff files were reviewed for compliance. At least one staff member present has current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. CHILDREN’S RECORDS. Children's records were reviewed for compliance. Each client has a separate, complete, and current record. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. Transportation is offered to clients. The Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. A link to PIN 22-02-CCP was provided here: PIN 22-02-CCP: Best Practices Related to the Provision of Incidental Medical Services in Child Care Centers and Family Child. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm The Director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.cdss.ca.gov Director may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov or at www.cdss.ca.gov LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian SUPERVISORS NAME: Patrici

SERIOUSSAFETY101704(a)ComplaintFeb 13, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101704(a)Type BComplaintFeb 13, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 2/13/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Silva conducted an unannounced Required – 3 Year inspection assisted by Director Linda Vande Wende. Upon arrival, total census was six preschool children. The facility was operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff to child ratios. Facility hours are 6:30AM TO 6:00PM, Monday through Friday. An on-site Facility Personnel Report Summary review showed that all facility staff or other individuals who require background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor areas and areas accessible to clients at the time of the visit. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 9/25/2023. The director stated that there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to clients in care. No poisons or other items that could pose a danger to clients were observed during the inspection. The facility provides age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the clients served. Drinking water is available to clients in care. The LPA observed that the facility’s floors, equipment, furniture, and clients’ bathrooms were clean, in good repair, and free of sharp edges. The facility meets all posting requirements. OUTDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the outdoor areas. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height and is in good repair. At the time of inspection, the surface of the outdoor activity area was maintained and free of any observable hazards. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and other similar equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. The outdoor equipment and toys are in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The inspected outdoor facility grounds are safe, sanitary and in good repair. SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Archibaldo Silva LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/13/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/13/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY NAME: HILLCREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 191501930 VISIT DATE: 02/13/2024 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32PERSONNEL RECORDS. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a child day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff members were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training and to renew the training every two years. Staff files were reviewed for compliance. At least one staff member present has current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. CHILDREN’S RECORDS. Children's records were reviewed for compliance. Each client has a separate, complete, and current record. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. Transportation is offered to clients. The Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. A link to PIN 22-02-CCP was provided here: PIN 22-02-CCP: Best Practices Related to the Provision of Incidental Medical Services in Child Care Centers and Family Child. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm The Director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.cdss.ca.gov Director may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov or at www.cdss.ca.gov LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian SUPERVISORS NAME: Patrici

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(b)(2)Type BComplaintFeb 9, 2024

(b) The needs and services plan shall be in writing and shall include the following: (2) Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], which is incorporated by reference.

SERIOUSSAFETY101704(a)ComplaintFeb 9, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(a)ComplaintFeb 9, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(b)(2)ComplaintFeb 9, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3ComplaintFeb 9, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101704(a)Type BComplaintFeb 9, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101704(a)Type BComplaintFeb 9, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(b)(2)Type BComplaintFeb 9, 2024

(b) The needs and services plan shall be in writing and shall include the following: (2) Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], which is incorporated by reference.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3Type BComplaintFeb 9, 2024

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(a)Type BComplaintFeb 9, 2024

(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(a)Type BComplaintFeb 9, 2024

(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3Type BComplaintFeb 9, 2024

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HILLCREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL's safety grade?

HILLCREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 80.5 out of 100.

How many violations does HILLCREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL have?

HILLCREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL has 15 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 15 serious, and 0 minor.

When was HILLCREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL last inspected?

HILLCREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL was last inspected on May 6, 2025.

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