Our Difference
Hillside Neighborhood Academy is proud to offer a nurturing, child-initiated play-based environment that fosters little ones’ creativity and self-confidence. We cultivate a community that builds trust, a sense of autonomy, and the acceptance of individual differences. At HNA, everyone is accepted and treated like family. Our families choose us to help their children grow and discover because…
Our Environment…
Allows children to discover through exploration and learn through play.
Provides a safe and rich enclosed outdoor play area for children to enjoy.
Includes multiple classrooms for your child to grow and learn with age and stage-appropriate learning materials, toys, social activities, and curriculum.
Our families…
Stay connected in real time by receiving daily updates, messages, and sweet snapshots of their child’s day through our parent communication platform, Procare.
Enjoy open communication and can reach us easily by phone, email, text, or in person—whatever works best for them.
Look forward to monthly updates through a newsletter that highlights upcoming events, classroom themes, and important announcements.
Celebrate everyday moments by following along on our public social media pages for a window into the fun, learning, and joy happening at HNA.
Our Teachers…
Are dedicated professionals guiding children through developmentally appropriate practice while providing spiritual, physical, emotional, and cognitive learning
Have years of experience in Early Childhood Education including knowledge of California Child Development Permits, obtaining quarterly ECE units, A.A., B.A., and Master’s level education.
Work continually on professional development by attending on-campus training, conferences, college classes, professional growth advising, in addition to working with consultants within the Early Education field.
Strive to create positive, caring relationships with each family
Establish positive personal interaction, nurturing each child’s growth and educational journey, instilling a lifelong love of learning
Ensure each child understands they are loved and uniquely created by God.