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Avon, IN 46123 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Imagination Station
- licensed capacity
- 156
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Imagination Station
Imagination Station is a licensed child care center in Avon, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 156 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion, Faith-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accreditedBilingual program
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 156 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (language immersion), Faith-based (Christian), STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Learning Beyond Paper (Procare) |
| Enrichment | Baby sign language, Spanish introduction, language immersion, sports and movement classes |
| Daily life | Extended care: Parents Night Out |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation to/from local schools) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare, Procare Parent Engagement App) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (Level 4 Paths to Quality) |
| More | Founded 2010 |
| Licensed capacity | 156 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Imagination Station
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 156 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100372
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 16 visits · 8 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 1
For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
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 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“One staff member present has fingerprints that expired on 12/7/2024. A new fingerprint reciept was on file, but was not submitted. Staff submitted this during the visit.”
Apr 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(u) The childs hands shall be washed after diaper changing with a clean, damp, soapy cloth, then rinsed with a second clean cloth in the same order, or, the childs hands shall be held under warm, running water, soaped, and dried with a disposable towel
“Consultant observed that the child's hands were not washed after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-98(e) Caregivers shall wash their hands before and after each child care duty including individual feeding, bathing, wiping noses, diapering, and assisting children using the toilet
“Consultant observed the staff member did not wash hands after diapering a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
- Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Water Supply and Plumbing
“The water temperature in Preschool A is at 127.7 degrees which is above the 100–120-degree F requirement. The water temperature in the Twos A the is at 81.8 degrees which is below the 100-120 F degree requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Playground and Outdoor Safety
“Playground: Toddlers/2 playground- blue door the trim on the bottom on the door is bent with sharp edges, which is unsafe. Preschool- the tape for the black surface is coming off which is a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
Show 10 earlier visits
- Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(a) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Positive classroom management and discipline
“Self-Report: At time of incident on 1/16/24, caregiver did not utilize appropriate and positive classroom and discipline management. Caregivers will need to re-take training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort
“Self-Report: At time of incident on 1/16/24, caregiver engaged in inappropriate discipline.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
Jan 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider staff did not maintain compliance with appropriate discipline for children.”
- Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 26, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Complaint #29104: Director states ratio was not maintained on 10/9/23, when a child, age 2.5-years-old, was left unattended in the hallway during drop-off.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Complaint #29104: Director states supervision was not maintained on 10/9/23, when a child, age 2.5-years-old, was left unattended in the hallway during drop-off. .”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“During visit one staff member present with children has expired fingerprints on file with the division. (E.C.)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
Oct 10, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with child/staff ratio and supervision.”
Jul 25, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with child/staff ratio and supervision.”
Jul 24, 2023Visit6 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-4-33(a) A licensee shall operate a child care center in compliance with the rules established under this article and is subject to the disciplinary sanctions under subsection (b) if the division finds that the licensee has violated this article.
“On July 31, 2023, a complaint inspection was conducted by [name] and [name], Child Care Licensing Consultants, to gather information pertaining to a self-reported incident that occurred on July 24, 2023 where a four (4) year old child wa”
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Our office was notified that while following up on a parent’s request to review video footage, it was discovered that a caregiver in the program, Cari Smith, could be seen throwing blocks at a child and later at nap time throwing the child on his cot, kic”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On July 24, 2023, child to staff ratio requirements were not maintained as a four (4) year old child was left on a bus during a field trip without any caregiver present for approximately one (1) hour.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On July 24, 2023 supervision requirements were not maintained as a four (4)-year-old child was left on a bus during a field trip without any caregiver present for approximately one (1) hour.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-71(a) The center shall comply with all sections of this rule during field trips
“On July 24, 2023, caregivers did not account for all children before, during, and after a field trip as a four (4)-year-old child was left on a bus during a field trip without any caregiver present for approximately one (1) hour.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect (Note that details of substantiated abuse/neglect complaints are confidential).
“On July 24, 2023, an incident occurred where a four (4)-year-old child was left on a bus for approximately an hour during a field trip.”
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FAQ
Questions about Imagination Station
Is Imagination Station licensed?
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Imagination Station last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Imagination Station had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 6 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. 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 care for?
156, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Imagination Station accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Imagination Station'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 Imagination Station cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 386-8902 to ask.
What is Imagination Station's phone number?
(317) 386-8902.
Where is Imagination Station?
5530 E Us Highway 36 Suite 200, Avon, IN 46123.