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Bright Hope Center

1856 State St., Schenectady, NY 12304
licensed capacity
10
a week, county median
$215
year first licensed
2024
Call (518) 372-2004Directions

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About Bright Hope Center

Bright Hope Center is a school-age program in Schenectady, New York. It is registered with the state (since September 9, 2024), for up to 10 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
10 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity10 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Hope Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Schenectady County has a median price of $215 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Schenectady County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$289
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$198

School age

Center$215
Home daycare$180

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Bright Hope Center

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
10 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2024
License number
#919180
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 9 visits

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Charol Hopwood

Schenectady, NY 12304 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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FAQ

Questions about Bright Hope Center

Is Bright Hope Center licensed?

Yes. Bright Hope Center is registered with the state and operating, first licensed September 9, 2024. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Bright Hope Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Hope Center had rules cited by the state?

No. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists no cited rules in its 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Bright Hope Center care for?

10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Bright Hope Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (518) 372-2004 to confirm.

How much does Bright Hope Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 372-2004 to ask.

What is Bright Hope Center's phone number?

(518) 372-2004.

Where is Bright Hope Center?

1856 State St., Schenectady, NY 12304. The nearest other daycare we list is Charol Hopwood, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).