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The Imagination Station Academy

1733 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121 · Philadelphia County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

The Imagination Station Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 22 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 25 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 25). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #518 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 58% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #518 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
22 Other citations
7 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
25 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 9, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jun 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found May 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Mar 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 9
Training & qualifications 5
Records & paperwork 4
Staff ratios 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Background checks 1
Health & medication 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 9, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2026): “Staff persons without clearances updated with in the past 60 months will not work in a childcare position until clearances are received.”
Core safety Jun 9, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
Staff person was left alone in the facility supervising 4 toddler children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2026): “Facility will update scheduling to ensure that there are 2 staff persons are present at all times when two or more children are in care.”
Citation Jun 9, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Staff persons #1,2,3 and 4 did not have documentation showing that staff have received annual emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2026): “Staff will complete emergency plan training.”
Citation Jun 9, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
There was bleach disinfectant in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2026): “Disinfectant was removed from cabinet and placed in a closet inaccessible to children.”
Citation Jun 9, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
First aid kit in the rear childcare space did not include soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2026): “Soap will be added to first aid kit.”
Citation Jun 9, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Staff persons #1,2,3 and 4 did not have annual fire safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2026): “Fire safety trainings will be completed.”
Citation Jun 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
Facility did not have emergency transportation plan posted in each childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2026): “Emergency transportation plan will be posted in each childcare space.”
Core safety Jun 11, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2025): “Facility will always maintain required ratios. Additional teacher came to support to maintain ratios.”
Citation Jun 11, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There was an electrical outlet uncovered in the entrance area of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “Owner placed a cover on the outlet immediately.”
Citation Jun 11, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
A bottle of disinfectant and hand sanitizer was observed on the counter next to the diaper changing area in the infant child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “Staff person moved the items to an area not accessible to children.”
Citation Jun 11, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “Owner will place tweezers and gloves in the first aid kits”
Citation Jun 11, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Chipped paint was observed on the right wall in the infant classroom
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2025): “Owner will have chipped paint areas sanded and painted.”
Citation Jun 11, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Staff person #1,2, and 3 did not have annual fire safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2025): “Staff will complete fire safety trainings as soon as possible.”
Citation Jun 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2025): “Director will develop emergency transportation plan and place in each child care space.”
Citation Jun 11, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Staff person #1 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2025): “Staff person will complete 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Citation May 17, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2024): “Owner will have all staff review emergency plan and keep documentation of training on file.”
Citation May 17, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2024): “Disinfectant was moved to an area inaccessible to children.”
Citation May 17, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2024): “Staff person will have updated health assessment completed as soon as possible”
Citation May 17, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
Bottles in the infant room were not labeled with children's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2024): “Owner labeled bottles with children's names.”
Citation May 17, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2024): “Staff persons will complete training as soon as possible and will be supervised by AGS or higher until training is completed.”
Citation May 17, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Staff person #1, #2, and #3 did not have a written evaluation on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2024): “Staff evaluations for all staff will be completed immediately.”
Citation May 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact information of child #1 and #2 did not include health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2024): “Owner will obtain policy number from parents as soon as possible.”
Citation May 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 5/2/23, peeling paint was observed on several walls of the facility (front and middle areas).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2023): “Peeling paint will be corrected.”
Citation May 2, 2023 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)/3270.121(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “The parent handbook will be updated and distributed to the enrolled parents at the facility.”
Citation Mar 15, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Exceeding Capacity 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(h)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2022): “In the future amount of children will not be exceeded under any circumstances.”

“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

Violation found May 2, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $60.00 $50.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $60.00 $50.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $57.00 $47.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $54.00 $44.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $50.00 $40.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $40.00 $36.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $40.00 $36.00

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

Capacity 22 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 26, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 12, 2021 · what STARS means
Operator The Imagination Academy Learning Center INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 AM; Saturday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 769-1092
State certificate # CER-00257908
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Common questions

Has The Imagination Station Academy had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 violations 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 Jun 9, 2026 (background checks): “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…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about The Imagination Station Academy?

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 The Imagination Station Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jul 12, 2021. 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 The Imagination Station Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #518 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was The Imagination Station Academy last inspected?

Jun 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does The Imagination Station Academy cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for newborn, $60.00 for infant, $57.00 for young toddler, $54.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs The Imagination Station Academy?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Imagination Academy Learning Center INC.

Certified centers nearby

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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