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Hope Rising Child Learning Center

229 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 191393.6· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
131
open each week
5 days

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About Hope Rising Child Learning Center

Hope Rising Child Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 131 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
131 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity131 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Hope Rising Child Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
131 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00254719
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 6, 2026: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 30 rules in all · 27 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Safe sleep 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 6, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include a current health assessment, staff 4 did not include a completed health assessment nor PPD, and staff 5 did not include a complete health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not include acceptable verification of experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 4, did not include an updated emergency contact sheet, and child 5, did not include an updated agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not have a current immunization record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not include address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, did not include the correct disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not include a current emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the following rooms did not have their resting equipment labeled properly. The infant room, young toddler room, and the preschool room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

  2. Nov 7, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not conducted a fire drill nor did they have documentation of fire drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b) Director qualifications

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a current director.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not contain their state police clearance nor their mandated reporter training. Staff 2 did not have their mandated reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have a current mandated reporter training. Staff 1 did not have a current state police clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a) Director or designated staff person responsibility

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have documentation that they were conducting fire drills.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b) Director qualifications

      “During the inspection, it was observed that there was no director.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026

  3. Nov 7, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not conducted a fire drill nor did they have documentation of fire drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b) Director qualifications

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a current director.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not contain their state police clearance nor their mandated reporter training. Staff 2 did not have their mandated reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have a current mandated reporter training. Staff 1 did not have a current state police clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a) Director or designated staff person responsibility

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have documentation that they were conducting fire drills.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b) Director qualifications

      “During the inspection, it was observed that there was no director.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026

  4. May 19, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.136(c) Parents notified

      “During my investigation, I was able to verify that the child's parent was not notified that their child was sick as soon as possible.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During my investigation, I verified that staff 1 was not properly supervising the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

  5. Mar 11, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include a current written evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not contain a copy of their immunize record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the bumper guard on the corner of the wall in the infant space is peeling off. I also observed a hole in the wall in the play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the inspection, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the half wall near the door in the space by the front door, and peeling paint on the wall in the space by the kitchen. As well as the play space wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, hired June 2021, did not contain a current NSOR certification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “During the inspection, it was observed that child 1, did not have a written feeding schedule from their parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain a current health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

  6. May 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During my investigation I observed 4 children being moved from a class in the basement because the room was over ratio which makes it hard to supervise the children properly.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “During my walk through I observed 2 children being removed from a room in the basement. After moving to the room in the basement I observed the room had 12 preschoolers and 1 staff member.”
  7. May 3, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “During my walk through I observed 2 children being removed from a room in the basement. After moving to the room in the basement I observed the room had 12 preschoolers and 1 staff member.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During my investigation I observed 4 children being moved from a class in the basement because the room was over ratio which makes it hard to supervise the children properly.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024

  8. Mar 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility had peeling paint on the wall by the cubbies in the young toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024

  9. Aug 24, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.117(a) Released only to parent or designee

      “During my investigation I found that the facility was not releasing children to parent or to an individual designated in writing by the enrolling parent, even with a court order.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023

  10. Apr 12, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During renewal inspection dated 4/12/2023, certification representative observed that there was toxic cleaning materials on top of a cubby and it was accessible to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “During the renewal inspection dated 4/12/2023, certification reviewed file for child #1 and it did not have a physician signature on the health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection dated 4/12/2023, certification representative observed a child's cot that had a hole in the mesh of the cot.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “During the renewal inspection dated 4/12/2023, certification representative observed that child #1 file did not have an immuzation record in it.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection dated 4/12/2023, certification representative observed that in the Busy Bee room there were 2 electrical outlets that were accessible to children, and did not have receptacle covers on them.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During the renewal inspection dated 4/12/2023, certification representative observed that in the Bright Star Room there were 2 cubbies and a shelf that posed as a safey hazard because the furniture was not secured”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “During the renewal inspection dated 4/12/2023, certification representative reviewed child # 1 file and there was no immunization record present in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection dated 4/12/2023, certification representative observed that in the Brightstar room down stairs that paint was chipping on the wall, and there was damaged plaster on a different wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Aug 19, 2022Inspection6 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

      “During unannounced monitoring on 8/19/22 while reviewing staff files, Facility Staff # 2 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “During unannounced monitoring on 8/19/22 , while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed Facility staff # 3 and # 4 preparing lunch in the facility's kitchen. There were no files for facility staff # 3 and # 4”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During unannounced monitoring on 8/19/22 while reviewing staff files, Staff# 2 listed as Driver was observed in the classroom did not have documentation of fire safety training in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During unannounced monitoring on 8/19/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1, 2 , 3 and 4 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During unannounced monitoring on 8/19/22 while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following - Facility Staff # 2 listed as Driver was observed in the preschool classroom had an incomplete State Police Clearance dated 4/30/18, Child Abuse dated 6/4/15, and a FBI dated 3/2/18 that did not have a Rap Sheet attached - Facility Staff # 3 and #4 was observed in the facility's kitchen preparing lunch did not have a file at the facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During unannounced monitoring on 8/19/22, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following - Staff # 5 was observed working alone in the infant room with 3 infants and 2 young toddlers - Staff #6 was observed alone on the facility's playground with 9 children 2- 2yer old and 7 - 3 yr old”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

  2. Jun 28, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, IN THE YOUNGER TODDLER SPACE FORNT AREA, A BROKEN CHIPPED BOOKSHELF WITH EXPOSED SCREWS, AND BROKEN LARGE PINK WOODEN DOLLHOUSE WAS OBSERVED. IN THE OUTSIDE PLAYSPACE A RED RIDING TOY WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE A BROKEN SEAT WITH SHARP POINTS WHICH IS A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE CHILDREN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “FACILITY STAFF PERSON # 2 HAS NOT COMPLETED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING WITHIN THE LAST 60 MONTHS. THIS IS EVIDENCED BY THE PREVIOUSLY DOCUMENTED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING ON FILE BEING DATED 3/21/2017.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, BROWN SPOTS OBSERVED ON THE DROP CEILING TILES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND THE BASEMENT FRONT ROOM CEILING. DUST AND DIRT OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND WOODWORK, CHIPPED PAINT ON THE HALF WALLS IN THE FRONT AND BACK AREA CHILD CARE SPACE ON THE LEFT SECTION FOR THE YOUNGER AND OLDER TODDLERS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “FACILITY STAFF PERSON # 1 AND FACILITY STAFF PERSON # 3 HAS NOT OBTAINED THE ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, IN THE OUTDOOR PLAYSPACE, DAMAGED PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT WERE OBSERVED ON ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE RIGHTSIDE WALL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022

  3. Nov 15, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(c) No insects or rodents

      “DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 11/21/2021, RODENT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR IN THE RIGHT CORNER BY THE COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATOR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2021

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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Is Hope Rising Child Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Hope Rising Child Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Hope Rising Child Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 6, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hope Rising Child Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Rising Child Learning Center care for?

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

Does Hope Rising Child Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Hope Rising Child Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Hope Rising Child Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 474-4316 to ask.

What is Hope Rising Child Learning Center's phone number?

(215) 474-4316.

Where is Hope Rising Child Learning Center?

229 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil Ummi STEAM Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

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