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420 Red Oak Road, Henderson, NC
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Imagination Station Academy
- licensed capacity
- 50
- a week, county median
- $161
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About Imagination Station Academy
Imagination Station Academy is a licensed child care center in Henderson, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 431-7882 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Imagination Station Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Vance County has a median price of $161 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.
Infant
Center$161
Home daycare$166
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$134
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$125
School age
Center$74
Home daycare$78
State record
Inspection reports for Imagination Station Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #91000309
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 17 visits · 15 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
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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- Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
Oct 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
- Jul 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025
- Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
Show 7 earlier visits
- Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
Aug 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
Jul 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Imagination Station Academy
Is Imagination Station Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Imagination Station Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Imagination Station Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 8 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 14 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. 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 Imagination Station Academy care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Imagination Station Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Imagination Station Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 431-7882 to confirm.
How much does Imagination Station Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 431-7882 to ask.
What is Imagination Station Academy's phone number?
(252) 431-7882.
Where is Imagination Station Academy?
44 Allen Rd, Henderson, NC 27537. The nearest other daycare we list is Growing Together Child Development Center, under 0.1 miles away.