Hilltop Children’s Center is an internationally recognized school and professional development institute of early learning in Seattle. Hilltop has been providing and promoting child-centered early education for children aged 2 to 10 since 1971. Our vision: Hilltop honors and trusts children, engages families, and inspires educators to create a more just and joyful world. Our mission: Hilltop is transforming early childhood education through play, collaboration, and reflection: in our classrooms with children, partnerships with families, and professional development with educators.