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The Imagination Station Academy
- licensed capacity
- 22
- open each week
- 6 days
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About The Imagination Station Academy
The Imagination Station Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 22 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM; Saturday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM
- Licensed capacity
- 22 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 22 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Imagination Station Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Imagination Station Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 22 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257908
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
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 9, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff persons #1,2,3 and 4 did not have annual fire safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Facility did not have emergency transportation plan posted in each childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 did not have CPSL clearances completed within the last 60 months. Staff person #1 had a PSP clearance dated 3/2/21, an FBI clearance dated 3/17/21, a child abuse clearance dated 3/3/21, and an NSOR dated 3/16/21. Staff person #2 did not have an FBI clearance on file. Staff person #3 did not have and NSOR completed within the last 60 months. NSOR on file for staff person #3 was dated 3/16/21. Staff person # 3 did not have and FBI clearance, PSP clearance, or child abuse clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff persons #1,2,3 and 4 did not have documentation showing that staff have received annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“First aid kit in the rear childcare space did not include soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was bleach disinfectant in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“Staff person was left alone in the facility supervising 4 toddler children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff person #1,2, and 3 did not have annual fire safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“There were 8 children observed with one staff person in the front child care space. The youngest child was 2 years old and the oldest child was 4 years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff person #1 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an electrical outlet uncovered in the entrance area of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A bottle of disinfectant and hand sanitizer was observed on the counter next to the diaper changing area in the infant child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the infant classroom did not have tweezers and the first aid kit in the toddler classroom did not have gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not observed in the infant and toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Chipped paint was observed on the right wall in the infant classroom”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
May 17, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff person # 3 did not have a health assessment on file conducted with in the last 24 months at the time of inspection. Staff person # 3's health assessment was dated 3/11/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a bottle of "quick clean" disinfectant placed next to the diaper changing table in an area accessible to children. There was also disinfectant cleaner in an unlocked lower cabinet in the kitchen area accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff person #1, #2, and #3 did not have a written evaluation on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements. (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent. (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic. (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the [name] Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)). (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of biocontaminants. (9) Precautions when transporting children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff person #1, #2, and #3 did not have annual emergency plan training on file. All staff person had emergency plan training dated 2/1/22 on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Bottles in the infant room were not labeled with children's name.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information of child #1 and #2 did not include health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
May 2, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 5/2/23, peeling paint was observed on several walls of the facility (front and middle areas).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2023
3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing
“On 5/2/23, it was determined that the facility did not discuss or provide an enrolled family a parent handbook at the time of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
May 2, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 5/2/23, peeling paint was observed on several walls of the facility (front and middle areas).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2023
3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing
“On 5/2/23, it was determined that the facility did not discuss or provide an enrolled family a parent handbook at the time of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
- Apr 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“During the unannounced visit on 3/15/22, 23 mixed age children was observed in the facility that has a measured capacity established for 22 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Imagination Station Academy
Is The Imagination Station Academy licensed?
Yes. The Imagination Station Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Imagination Station Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Imagination Station Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 22 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. 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 The Imagination Station Academy care for?
22, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Imagination Station Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Imagination Station Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM; Saturday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Imagination Station Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 769-1092 to ask.
What is The Imagination Station Academy's phone number?
(215) 769-1092.
Where is The Imagination Station Academy?
1733 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121. The nearest other daycare we list is Gpy Alliance for Progress Charter, under 0.1 miles away.