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Station Imagination
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About Station Imagination
Station Imagination is a licensed child care center in Lothian, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 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
- Capacity
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Inspection reports for Station Imagination
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 24, 2025: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 14 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
For comparison: 73% of Maryland 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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Nov 24, 2025Complaint investigation7 rules cited
13A.16.12.06E(1)
“Licensing Specialist did not observe infant bottles dated in Room 3B, and no thermometer in the refrigerator. Corrected during inspection. A thermometer was placed in the refrigerator during the inspection and the Teacher dated bottles.”
13A.16.12.06E(1)
“Licensing Specialist did not observe infant bottles dated in Room 3B during the inspection. Corrected during inspection. The Teacher dated the bottles during the inspection.”
13A.16.06.12B(3)
“Licensing Specialist did not observe the 3 hour Basic Health and Safety training nor the 2024 health and safety training completed by one Aide.”
13A.16.06.12B(1)
“Licensing Specialist did not observe six hours of continued training completed for one Aide for their last full year of employment.”
13A.16.06.09C
“Licensing Specialist did not observe 12 hours of continued training completed by two Teachers for their last full year of employment based on their hire dates on the Personnel List.”
13A.16.06.05C(1)
“Licensing Specialist did not observe 12 hours of continued training completed by the Director for their last full year of employment based on their hire date on the Personnel List.”
13A.16.05.01A(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed paint in disrepair in Room 3A near the cubbies and by the dress up area.”
Nov 24, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
13A.16.12.06E(1)
“Licensing Specialist did not observe infant bottles dated in Room 3B, and no thermometer in the refrigerator. Corrected during inspection. A thermometer was placed in the refrigerator during the inspection and the Teacher dated bottles.”
13A.16.12.06E(1)
“Licensing Specialist did not observe infant bottles dated in Room 3B during the inspection. Corrected during inspection. The Teacher dated the bottles during the inspection.”
13A.16.06.12B(3)
“Licensing Specialist did not observe the 3 hour Basic Health and Safety training nor the 2024 health and safety training completed by one Aide.”
13A.16.06.12B(1)
“Licensing Specialist did not observe six hours of continued training completed for one Aide for their last full year of employment.”
13A.16.06.09C
“Licensing Specialist did not observe 12 hours of continued training completed by two Teachers for their last full year of employment based on their hire dates on the Personnel List.”
13A.16.06.05C(1)
“Licensing Specialist did not observe 12 hours of continued training completed by the Director for their last full year of employment based on their hire date on the Personnel List.”
13A.16.05.01A(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed paint in disrepair in Room 3A near the cubbies and by the dress up area.”
Nov 19, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
13A.16.08.02B
“Upon arrival of inspection, two Aides were supervising toddlers in Room 3B Infants/Toddlers. LS observed the Teacher assigned to this room leaving for a medical appointment during the inspection.”
13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
“Upon arrival of inspection, two Aides were supervising toddlers in Room 3B Infants/Toddlers. LS observed the Teacher assigned to this room leaving for a medical appointment during the inspection.”
13A.16.03.05B
“Upon arrival of inspection, two Aides were supervising toddlers in Room 3B Infants/Toddlers. LS observed the Teacher assigned to this room on the Staffing Pattern leave for a medical appointment during the inspection.”
13A.16.03.04E
“Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of lead testing for a three year old child that was enrolled in the program since 2023. This child is no longer enrolled as of November 17, 2025. Director demonstrated evidence of a request for the lead testing from the parent via email on September 25, 2024.”
13A.16.03.02E
“Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of lead testing for a three year old child that was enrolled in the program since 2023. This child is no longer enrolled as of November 17, 2025. Director demonstrated evidence of a request for the lead testing from the parent via email on September 25, 2024.”
Sep 2, 2025Visit2 rules cited
13A.16.05.11A
“Licensing Specialist observed cups, bibs, and tops on a dish drying rack in Room 4's bathroom.”
13A.16.03.05B
“Licensing Specialist did not observe update Staffing Patterns for all rooms yet. The Facility has updated two Staffing Patterns so far. Facility Director stated they would be completed tonight.”
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FAQ
Questions about Station Imagination
Is Station Imagination licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Station Imagination last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on November 24, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Station Imagination had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland 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.
What are Station Imagination's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Station Imagination?
Lothian, MD 20711.