Abington Kids Imagination Station
Abington Kids Imagination Station is a certified child care center in Dalton, PA, with capacity for 124 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 1 violation, which was not core-safety. It came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #4 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County and has fewer citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During a renewal inspection on 9/9/26, certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff # 1 was hired as an assistant group supervisor. There is no proof of education to support qualification as an assistant group supervisor.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $47.00 | $47.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Abington Kids Imagination Station had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 1 other citation, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Abington Kids Imagination Station?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Abington Kids Imagination Station since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
How does Abington Kids Imagination Station compare with other daycares in Lackawanna County?
It is tied for #4 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Abington Kids Imagination Station last inspected?
Sep 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Abington Kids Imagination Station cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $52.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $49.00 for older toddler, $47.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Abington Kids Imagination Station?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Abington Kids Creative Learning Center INC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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