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Children's Imagination Station

Denison, IA4.3· 3 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$154

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About

About Children's Imagination Station

Children's Imagination Station is a licensed child care center in Denison, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, summer camp and toddler care.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSummer camp
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Type
Child care center
Ages
4 weeks to 12 years of age
Hours today
5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday closed”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages4 weeks to 12 years of age
ProgramsInfant care, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifePotty training: Potty training promoted with guidance from parents
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 2002
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Children's Imagination Station has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Crawford County has a median price of $154 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Crawford County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$154
Home daycare$104

Toddler

Center$133
Home daycare$102

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$102

School age

Center$106
Home daycare$99

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 Children's Imagination Station

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#14144
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Background checks 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Apr 29, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(4)b

      “Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
    • Food and nutrition

      109.13(5)b

      “• Sanitary and safe methods in food preparation, serving, and storage sufficient to prevent transmission of disease, infestation, and spoilage are followed. • Staff preparing food that have injuries on hands wear protective gloves. • Staff serving food use clean serving utensils and have clean hands/wear protective gloves.”
    • Food and nutrition

      109.13(5)a

      “Sufficient refrigeration appropriate to perishable food is provided.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      109.12(1)

      “• Program structure that uses developmentally appropriate practices and written program of activities planned to the developmental needs of children served. • Program complements but does not duplicate school curriculum. • Schedule of program is posted in a place visible to parents.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)d

      “All files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.”
    • Background checks

      109.9(1)b

      “All files contain a pre-employment physical exam report completed within six months prior to hire and at least every three years. Physical exams shall be documented on form 470- 5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report.”
  2. Apr 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      109.6(6)d

      “Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.”
  3. Mar 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      109.9(1)b

      “All files contain: 1. A signed copy of DHS criminal history record check or any other permission form approved by the Department of public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history check. 2. A copy of Request for Child Abuse Information. 3. Copies of the results of Iowa records checks conducted. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any Department-issued documents sent to the center related to records check.”
  4. Apr 15, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  5. Apr 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.12(4)

      “• Sufficient toilet articles are provided for handwashing. • Sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture that conforms with CPSC or ASTM. • Play equipment, materials, and furniture meet the developmental, activity, and special needs of the children. • Room’s arrangement does not obstruct the direct observation of children. • Individual covered mats, beds, or cots, and appropriate bedding is provided for all children who nap. • Procedures are developed and implemented to maintain equipment and materials in a sanitary manner. • Sufficient spacing is maintained between equipment to reduce transmission of disease and allow ease of movement by children and staff to respond to activities and care needs. • Sanitary procedures are followed for use and storage of personal hygiene articles.”
    • Background checks

      109.6(6)d

      “Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.”
    • 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.”
  6. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 11, 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 Children's Imagination Station

Is Children's Imagination Station licensed?

Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Children's Imagination Station last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children's Imagination Station had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 6 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 Children's Imagination Station's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Children's Imagination Station cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (712) 263-7100 to ask.

What is Children's Imagination Station's phone number?

(712) 263-7100.

Where is Children's Imagination Station?

Denison, IA.

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