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Michigan City, IN 46360 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Imagination Station
- licensed capacity
- 123
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Imagination Station
Imagination Station is a licensed child care center in Michigan City, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 123 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 123 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 123 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Imagination Station has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Imagination Station
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 123 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #14675
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 17 visits · 15 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 5
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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- Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“There was a child left unsupervised in the classroom for about 10 minutes while the rest of the class was on the playground, making the ratio at the time 1 child to 0 caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“There was a child left unsupervised in the classroom for about 10 minutes while the rest of the class was on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026
- May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 1/22/26 program self reported that a child was left unattended in a classroom bathroom, leaving the ration 1:0”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 1/22/26 program self reported that a child was left unattended in a classroom bathroom, leaving the child unsupervised”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
Apr 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Playground and Outdoor Safety
“Fall surfacing needs replentished on Rocket's Playground”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
Nov 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Program not following discipline policy on 10/4/24”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024
Oct 16, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
Jul 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“Staff member left alone with children on 6/18/24 before consent form was in Provisonal, but not Qualified status.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
Jun 27, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
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- Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Flooring tile missing in Dandolion/Acorn bathroom. Sizeable gap under infant playground fence in one area next to the slanted walkway, posing a possible head entrapment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
Feb 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Self Report: on 2/21/24 a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approx 1min”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision”
Nov 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Self reported: Children not adequately supervised on two separate occasions”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
Nov 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with child supervision requirements”
Nov 21, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with child supervision requirements”
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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 June 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Imagination Station had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 13 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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?
123, 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 (219) 872-6723 to ask.
What is Imagination Station's phone number?
(219) 872-6723.
Where is Imagination Station?
1200 East Coolspring Avenue, Michigan City, IN 46360. The nearest other daycare we list is Kathryn Anderson, 0.8 miles away.