Hope Institute of Science is a certified child care center in Jenkintown, PA, with capacity for 40 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 3 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for health & medication (2 of 3). All 3 came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #3 of 8 centers in Jenkintown and has fewer citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On the day observing the files Staff#1 did not have a current physical and TB test in the files.
On the day observing the files Child#1 did not have a current physical and immunizations in the files.
On the day observing the files staff#1 only had 1 nonfamily reference in the file.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $80.00 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $80.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $80.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $80.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $80.00 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $80.00 | $40.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Hope Institute of Science had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 3 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Hope Institute of Science?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Hope Institute of Science since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Hope Institute of Science’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jul 31, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Hope Institute of Science compare with other daycares in Jenkintown?
It is tied for #3 of 8 centers in Jenkintown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Hope Institute of Science last inspected?
Apr 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Hope Institute of Science cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for newborn, $80.00 for infant, $80.00 for young toddler, $80.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Hope Institute of Science?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Hope Institute Of Science School For Girls LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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