Imagination Station Childcare & Learning Center
Imagination Station Childcare & Learning Center is a certified child care center in Hazle Township, PA, with capacity for 40 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 4 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (2 of 4). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 9 centers in Hazle Township and has fewer citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
On 10/14/2025, Staff #1 had all of the required clearances on file. However, the updated National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file was dated 6/20/2025. The previous NSOR clearance on file was dated 4/15/2020.
On 10/14/2025, the paint on the fence in the outdoor play area was peeling in several areas.
During the Renewal Inspection on 10/3/2024, peeling paint on the table and rotting wood on two panels of the wooden fence was observed in the outdoor play area.
On 10/3/2024, Staff #1 and Staff #2 both had current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The previous certification on file for Staff #1 and Staff #2 was dated 3/6/2022. Staff #1 renewed their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on 6/4/2024. Staff #2 renewed it on 5/7/2024.
“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.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $48.00 | $41.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $46.00 | $39.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $44.00 | $37.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $33.00 |
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 Imagination Station Childcare & Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Oct 14, 2025 (background checks): “On 10/14/2025, Staff #1 had all of the required clearances on file. However, the updated National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file was dated 6/20/2025. The previous NSOR clearance on file was dated…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Imagination Station Childcare & Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Imagination Station Childcare & Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Imagination Station Childcare & Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 25, 2022. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Imagination Station Childcare & Learning Center compare with other daycares in Hazle Township?
It is #2 of 9 centers in Hazle Township by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Imagination Station Childcare & Learning Center last inspected?
Oct 14, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Imagination Station Childcare & Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for infant, $48.00 for young toddler, $46.00 for older toddler, $44.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Imagination Station Childcare & Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Imagination Station Childcare & Learning CTR LLC.
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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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