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  • About HCS
    • Welcome to Hillcrest
    • Our Values + History
    • What We Believe
    • Board of Directors
    • Leadership and Administrative Team
    • Staff Directory
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Admissions
    • Why Hillcrest?
    • Application Process
    • Tour Hillcrest
    • Affording Hillcrest
    • International Students
  • Early Education
    • Early Education Academics
  • Elementary
    • Elementary Academics
    • Elementary Athletics
    • Elementary Spiritual Life
    • Elementary Extended Care
  • Middle School
    • MS Academics
    • MS Athletics
    • MS Spiritual Life
    • MS Events
  • High School
    • HS Academics
    • HS Athletics
    • HS Spiritual Life
    • HS Campus Life
    • HS Events
    • Online Academy
  • Support HCS
    • HCS EPIC Fundraiser
    • Make A Donation/Gym
    • Planned Giving
    • Parent Involvement
    • Gala and Auction

Early Education

Early Education (18 mo - TK)
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Welcome to Hillcrest Christian Early Education!

Early Education focuses on the importance of the critical developmental milestones for children ages 18 months - Transitional Kindergarten. With our small class sizes and high adult-to-child ratios, we provide safe and nurturing environments where every child feels valued and can explore the talents that God has given them. Our program focuses on helping your child develop in all areas; physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual. We believe that every child is unique and a special gift from God. It is a privilege to teach our Little Saints that they are loved and cared for by our Lord Jesus Christ.

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The staff have been such an enormous blessing to us, and the school has provided so much more than we could have ever expected. Not only is it a loving and nurturing environment for our son, but one where he is continuously learning and thriving.
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The Bill Family

Our Programs


2024 - 2025 Early Education Student Handbook:
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2024 - 2025 Early Education Tuition Rates:
24/25 Early Education Tuition PDF
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2024 - 2025 Supply Lists:
Acorns (18mo-2yrs)
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Sprouts (2-3yr)
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Saplings (3-4yr)
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TK (4-5yr)
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Acorns (18 months - 2 years)
Sprouts (2 - 3 years)
Saplings (3 - 4 years)
Transitional Kindergarten (4 - 5 years)
Acorns (18 months - 2 years)
Acorns (18 mo - 2 years)
The Acorns class is for our youngest Saints where play-based learning, sensory exploration, and intentional teaching create a fun and nurturing environment where our students can thrive. Our teachers integrate our students' interests, needs, and Biblical learning into the curriculum which helps them explore the world that God created for them!
Sprouts (2 - 3 years)
Sprouts (2 - 3 years)
Our Sprouts are little explorers, busy discovering the world God created around them! Our Bible-based curriculum facilitates language and social-emotional development. The staff works together to plan open-ended activities that promote learning and encourage creativity.
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​- Christian character modeling
- Developing communication skills through sign language
- Open-ended activities and exploration
Sprouts 2 - 3 years at HCS
Sprouts 2 - 3 years at HCS
Sprouts 2 - 3 years at HCS
Saplings (3 - 4 years)
Saplings (3 - 4 years)
Our Saplings class offers children a loving environment to learn and explore! Our Bible-based curriculum facilitates social-emotional, language, and physical development while introducing children to pre-academic concepts. Teachers collaboratively plan sensory experiences and activities that encourage learning and creativity in play.

- Christian character modeling
- Dramatic play experiences
- Building peer relationships
- Academic foundational skills
- Encouraging self-help life skills
Saplings 3 - 4 years at HCS
Saplings 3 - 4 years at HCS
Saplings 3 - 4 years at HCS
Transitional Kindergarten (4 - 5 years)
Transitional Kindergarten (4 - 5 years)
Our TK Class provides an encouraging and fun environment for children as they work towards Kinder readiness. Teachers carefully choose activities that promote learning in exciting and creative ways. Our Bible-based curriculum fosters social-emotional development and pre-academic skills that will help children to be successful in years to come.

​- Christian character modeling
- Kindergarten preparation
- Learning opportunities that emphasize core academic concepts, social interaction, and Christian character
- Hands-on learning experiences
TK 4 - 5 years at HCS
TK 4 - 5 years at HCS
TK 4 - 5 years at HCS

FEATURING

- Toddler Development
- Creative Activities
- Motor Development
- Caring and Nurturing Atmosphere
- Age-Appropriate Chapels
- Academic Learning Environment
- Christian Character Development
- Pre-reading Skills
- Reading Readiness
- Math Readiness
- Number sense skills and strategies
- Science Exploration
- Art
- Music and Movement
-Kindergarten Preparation

- Educational Field Trips
- Transitional Kindergarten
- Summer Camp
Infant/Toddler License #566216017
Preschool License #566215987

GET IN TOUCH

We welcome the opportunity to show you around our campus and share with you all the things that make Hillcrest Christian School so special.

Please sign up for a Campus Tour. You may also call our Early Education office at 805-497-7501 Ext. 1100.
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I cannot tell you what an incredible impact Hillcrest Christian has made on my children. The community has been everything to us. Their social emotional skills have blossomed ten fold since starting. You have provided a solid foundation and safe space for us during an extremely uncertain time in the world.
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The Murray Family

Hillcrest Early Education

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Cheryl Curtis
EE Director
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Amy Vande Pol
EE Office Manager
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Jessica Cleaver
Victoria Arredondo
Preschool Teacher
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Alane Astorga
Preschool Teacher
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Katie Gervasi
Maddie Barkley
Preschool Teacher
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Jessica Cleaver
Preschool Teacher
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Janet Contreras
Janet Contreras
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Savanna Contreras
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Isabella Huff
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Hailey Luna-Serrano
Preschool Teacher
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Alane Astorga
Katie Michielsen
Preschool Teacher
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Sierra Parker
Preschool Teacher
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Ashley Regalado
Ashley Regalado
Preschool Teacher
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Abigail Rothanzl
Preschool Teacher
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Kyleigh Thornton
Preschool Teacher
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​HCS Campus Location
501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
449 E Wilbur Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-497-7501

HCS Campus Hours

OFFICE HOURS: 
Monday-Friday

7:30am-4:00pm

Early Education (Toddler-TK):
Half-Day: 8:00am-12:00pm
Full Day: 8:00am-3:30pm

Elementary (K-6th):
8:25am-3:00pm
Fridays: 8:25am-1:45pm

Secondary (7th-12th):
7:55am-2:45pm
Fridays: 7:55am-1:05pm

Extended Care: 7:30am-5:30pm
Hillcrest Christian School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
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