Mommys Imagination Station
Mommys Imagination Station is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 14 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 17 violations, none of them core-safety. 7 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #30 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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In the second restroom, three (3) ceiling tiles were stained and did not appear clean. A sharp wall outlet, plate was located on the left wall in the Main Room, which created a scraping/cutting hazard for children in care.
In the first restroom, a handwashing sign was not posted at the toilet. In the second restroom, a handwashing sign was not posted at the sink.
In the Gross Motor room, on the Market Play Station, a protruding screw on the inside wall of the bottom shelf, which was approximately 1", created a scraping/cutting hazard for children in care.
In the Main Room and the Gross Motor Room, the climbing structures, which were approximately 3' high, did not contain a protective surface covering.
Based on the documentation on the Fire System Testing Log, testing was completed on the following dates, which exceeded the 30-day requirement: 1.2.26 and 2.2.26 (31 days), 3.2.26 and 4.6.26 (35 days), 5.1.26 and 6.1.26 (31 days).
The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1 and Child #2, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.
At the time of the inspection, Staff #1 did not allow the certification representatives to view the driver side door which identifies the number of passengers the vehicle can accommodate.
In the bathroom (left), the sink and toilet lacked handwashing signs. In the bathroom (right), the sink lacked a handwashing sign.
The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the release person's address.
Video footage from June 5, 2025, confirms that Staff Person #1 transported four children in a vehicle and did not ensure that all children were properly secured. Two children seated in the rear were observed without seat belts fastened and were able to move freely within their seats while the vehicle was in motion.
The refrigerator in Room 1 contained a thermometer with a reading of 50 degrees.
The emergency contact form for Child #2 and Child #5 lacked the name of the physician/medical provider. The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the address for the physician/medical provider.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked a complete address for the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 lacked the address for the listed release persons.
The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
On 2/22/24, two portable space heaters were observed in the facility: 1 in the play space and 1 in the classroom
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $66.33 | $54.64 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $64.54 | $51.68 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $63.29 | $50.22 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $58.37 | $46.24 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $51.97 | $35.97 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $51.97 | $35.97 |
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 Mommys Imagination Station had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 17 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Mommys Imagination Station?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Mommys Imagination Station’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 26, 2025. 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 Mommys Imagination Station compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #30 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Mommys Imagination Station last inspected?
Jul 28, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Mommys Imagination Station cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $66.33 for infant, $64.54 for young toddler, $63.29 for older toddler, $58.37 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Mommys Imagination Station?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Mommys Imagination Station.
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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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