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Hope Learning Center

Chariton, IA3.4· 5 reviews
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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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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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Lucas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$157
Home daycare$106

Toddler

Center$135
Home daycare$104

Preschool

Center$135
Home daycare$104

School age

Center$108
Home daycare$101

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 Hope Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#25991
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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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  1. Feb 18, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.10(13)c

      “Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
    • Safe sleep

      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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.10(13)c

      “Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(2)

      “Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
  2. Oct 15, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  3. Sep 23, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  4. Jul 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)k

      “Any child with special health needs, a written emergency plan. Copy shall accompany child if they leave the premises.”
  5. Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 26, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)e

      “Files contain documentation of injuries, accidents or other child-related incidents.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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).”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

      “All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
    • Supervision and ratios

      109.6(2)

    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      109.4(2)c

      “Curriculum or program structure developmentally appropriate and activities designed to the developmental level/needs of children served.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      109.10(16)a

      “The center and supervisor shall ensure that staff knows names and number of children assigned. Staff shall provide careful supervision.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.10(15)c

      “Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

  8. Jun 26, 2024Complaint investigation15 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)e

      “Files contain documentation of injuries, accidents or other child-related incidents.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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).”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

      “All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
    • Supervision and ratios

      109.6(2)

    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      109.4(2)c

      “Curriculum or program structure developmentally appropriate and activities designed to the developmental level/needs of children served.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      109.10(16)a

      “The center and supervisor shall ensure that staff knows names and number of children assigned. Staff shall provide careful supervision.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.10(15)c

      “Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

  9. Jun 19, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  10. Mar 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Feb 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Iowa Department of Health and Human Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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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.

Sources: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).