Hope Learning Center
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $157
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About Hope Learning Center
Hope Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Chariton, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hope Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lucas County has a median price of $157 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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State record
Inspection reports for Hope Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #25991
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 21 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 1
For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.
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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Feb 18, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
109.10(13)c
“Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
109.12(4)f
“Crib or crib-like furniture, waterproof mattress covering, and sufficient bedding that meets CPSC or ASTM standards is provided for each child under two years of age.”
109.11(2)b
“Program space must meet the following conditions: • Room must be arranged so as not to obstruct the direct observation of children by staff. • Individual covered mats, bed, or cots and appropriate bedding will be provided for all children who nap. • Equipment and materials are maintained in a sanitary manner. • Sufficient spacing must be maintained. • The center will have sufficient toilet articles for each child for hand washing.”
109.10(13)c
“Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
109.7(2)
“Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
- Oct 15, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Jul 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
109.9(2)k
“Any child with special health needs, a written emergency plan. Copy shall accompany child if they leave the premises.”
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
109.12(1)a
“Program provides a curriculum or program of activities that promotes self-esteem and positive self-image, social interaction, self-expression and communication, creative expression, and problem-solving skills.”
109.9(2)e
“Files contain documentation of injuries, accidents or other child-related incidents.”
109.9(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
109.7(8)
“The Director, On-site supervisor, and any person designated a lead in the absence of supervisory staff shall have all completed all pre-service orientation training outlined in 109.7(1).”
109.7(1)
“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
109.6(2)
109.4(5)
“Child Care Centers and Preschool Licensing Standards and Procedures shall be available in the center and a notice stating a copy is available for review. Contact information of the child care consultant shall be included in the notice.”
109.4(4)
“Requirements and procedures for mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse shall be posted where they can be read by staff and parents.”
109.4(2)c
“Curriculum or program structure developmentally appropriate and activities designed to the developmental level/needs of children served.”
109.12(2)
“Center shall have written policy on discipline of children which provides for positive guidance, with direction for resolving conflict and setting of limits.”
109.10(16)a
“The center and supervisor shall ensure that staff knows names and number of children assigned. Staff shall provide careful supervision.”
109.10(9)
“First aid kit: The center shall ensure that a clearly labeled first aid kit that is sufficient to address minor injury or trauma is available and accessible to staff at all times when children are: • In the center. • In the outdoor play area. • On field trips.”
109.10(10)
“Recording incidents: Parents shall be notified on the day of the incident involving a child that includes: • Minor injuries. • Minor changes in health status. • Minor behavioral concerns. • Incidents resulting in injury to a child. Shall be verbally notified immediately when there is: • A serious injury to a child. • An incident resulting in significant change in health status. • An incident includes child being involved in inappropriate, sexually acting out behavior. A WRITTEN report, fully documenting every incident, shall be provided to the parent or authorized person. This should be completed by staff that witnessed the incident and retained in child file.”
109.10(15)c
“Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
109.10(1)a
Jun 26, 2024Complaint investigation15 rules cited
109.12(1)a
“Program provides a curriculum or program of activities that promotes self-esteem and positive self-image, social interaction, self-expression and communication, creative expression, and problem-solving skills.”
109.9(2)e
“Files contain documentation of injuries, accidents or other child-related incidents.”
109.9(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
109.7(8)
“The Director, On-site supervisor, and any person designated a lead in the absence of supervisory staff shall have all completed all pre-service orientation training outlined in 109.7(1).”
109.7(1)
“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
109.6(2)
109.4(5)
“Child Care Centers and Preschool Licensing Standards and Procedures shall be available in the center and a notice stating a copy is available for review. Contact information of the child care consultant shall be included in the notice.”
109.4(4)
“Requirements and procedures for mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse shall be posted where they can be read by staff and parents.”
109.4(2)c
“Curriculum or program structure developmentally appropriate and activities designed to the developmental level/needs of children served.”
109.12(2)
“Center shall have written policy on discipline of children which provides for positive guidance, with direction for resolving conflict and setting of limits.”
109.10(16)a
“The center and supervisor shall ensure that staff knows names and number of children assigned. Staff shall provide careful supervision.”
109.10(9)
“First aid kit: The center shall ensure that a clearly labeled first aid kit that is sufficient to address minor injury or trauma is available and accessible to staff at all times when children are: • In the center. • In the outdoor play area. • On field trips.”
109.10(10)
“Recording incidents: Parents shall be notified on the day of the incident involving a child that includes: • Minor injuries. • Minor changes in health status. • Minor behavioral concerns. • Incidents resulting in injury to a child. Shall be verbally notified immediately when there is: • A serious injury to a child. • An incident resulting in significant change in health status. • An incident includes child being involved in inappropriate, sexually acting out behavior. A WRITTEN report, fully documenting every incident, shall be provided to the parent or authorized person. This should be completed by staff that witnessed the incident and retained in child file.”
109.10(15)c
“Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
109.10(1)a
- Jun 19, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Mar 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
109.11(3)a
“Center shall ensure that: 1. Facility and premises are sanitary, safe, and hazard free. 2. Adequate indoor and outdoor space is provided. The outdoor area shall include safe play equipment and area of shade. 3. Sufficient space provided for dining. 4. Sufficient lighting shall be provided. 5. Sufficient ventilation. 6. Sufficient heating. 7. sufficient cooling. 8. Sufficient bathroom and diapering facilities. 9. Equipment, including kitchen appliances, are maintained so as not to result in burns, shock, or injury to children. 10. Sanitation and safety procedures for the center are developed and implemented to reduce risk or injury or harm to children and reduce transmission of disease.”
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- Feb 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Questions about Hope Learning Center
Is Hope Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Hope Learning Center last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hope Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
What are Hope Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Hope Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (641) 203-2745 to ask.
What is Hope Learning Center's phone number?
(641) 203-2745.
Where is Hope Learning Center?
Chariton, IA.