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Hope Institute of Science

261 Old York Rd 103a, Jenkintown, PA 190465.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
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About Hope Institute of Science

Hope Institute of Science is a child care center in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 40 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with preschool.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPreschool
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Hope Institute of Science has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Hope Institute of Science

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
40 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00256978
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

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. Apr 9, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “On the day observing the files Staff#1 did not have a current physical and TB test in the files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On the day observing the files staff#1 only had 1 nonfamily reference in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “On the day observing the files Child#1 did not have a current physical and immunizations in the files.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026

  2. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Hope Institute of Science

Is Hope Institute of Science licensed?

Yes. Hope Institute of Science is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Hope Institute of Science last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hope Institute of Science had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. 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 Hope Institute of Science care for?

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

Does Hope Institute of Science accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Hope Institute of Science's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Hope Institute of Science cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 621-6302 to ask.

What is Hope Institute of Science's phone number?

(215) 621-6302.

Where is Hope Institute of Science?

261 Old York Rd 103a, Jenkintown, PA 19046. The nearest other daycare we list is Richard E. Rudolph Jr. Preschool, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).