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School of Hope

1001 Castalia St, Fremont, OH 43420
open each week
4 days
a week, county median
$222
year first licensed
2011

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About School of Hope

School of Hope is a licensed child care center in Fremont, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2011.

It is open Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayTodayNot listed
Tuesday8:30 AM to 3:15 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 3:15 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 3:15 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 3:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

School of Hope has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sandusky County has a median price of $222 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Sandusky County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$222
Home daycare$170

Toddler

Center$200
Home daycare$165

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$155

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$139

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 School of Hope

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
First licensed
2011
License number
#1000019548
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 4, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 93% of Ohio daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 13.

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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See all 4 visits
  1. Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3301-37:04 Orientation training

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Oct 24, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3301-37:02 Program used a prohibited disciplinary technique

      “It was observed or reported that the program used a prohibited disciplinary technique. Child was restrained by being buckled in seating and a stroller for longer than a brief period of time. The program reported this was in use at the beginning of the school year for the child's safety while seated, and it is no longer used.”
    • Other rules

      3301-37:04 Preschool special education law requirements

      “During the inspection, the preschool special education program did not meet requirements of section 3323.022 of the Revised Code and rule 3301-51-11 of the Administrative Code. The assistant teacher has been assigned the role of lead teacher as a substitute in PS Room 35 . She has a high school diploma and has an current Educational Aide permit only issued by the State of Ohio.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3301-37:04 Intervention specialist caseload

      “During the inspection and review of documentation, the Lead Teacher for Room 31 has a caseload of 7 students with disabilities in a session. She is also implementing IEP's in Room 35. This places her caseload as more than eight children with disabilities in one class session.”
    • Background checks

      3301-37:04 Substitute requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, the assistant who is the substitute for Lead Teacher for Room 35 did not have documentation to meet requirements for the substitute position.”
  4. Oct 24, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3301-37:02 Program used a prohibited disciplinary technique

      “It was observed or reported that the program used a prohibited disciplinary technique. Child was restrained by being buckled in seating and a stroller for longer than a brief period of time. The program reported this was in use at the beginning of the school year for the child's safety while seated, and it is no longer used.”
    • Other rules

      3301-37:04 Preschool special education law requirements

      “During the inspection, the preschool special education program did not meet requirements of section 3323.022 of the Revised Code and rule 3301-51-11 of the Administrative Code. The assistant teacher has been assigned the role of lead teacher as a substitute in PS Room 35 . She has a high school diploma and has an current Educational Aide permit only issued by the State of Ohio.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3301-37:04 Intervention specialist caseload

      “During the inspection and review of documentation, the Lead Teacher for Room 31 has a caseload of 7 students with disabilities in a session. She is also implementing IEP's in Room 35. This places her caseload as more than eight children with disabilities in one class session.”
    • Background checks

      3301-37:04 Substitute requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, the assistant who is the substitute for Lead Teacher for Room 35 did not have documentation to meet requirements for the substitute position.”

Copied from Ohio Department of Children and Youth on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about School of Hope

Is School of Hope licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 24, 2011.

When was School of Hope last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on November 4, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has School of Hope had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 93% of Ohio daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 13. 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 School of Hope's hours?

Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does School of Hope cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (419) 332-9296 to ask.

What is School of Hope's phone number?

(419) 332-9296.

Where is School of Hope?

1001 Castalia St, Fremont, OH 43420. The nearest other daycare we list is Mai’jor Academy, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Ohio Department of Children and Youth (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).