The Imagination Station Academy
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
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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.
Staff person was left alone in the facility supervising 4 toddler children.
Staff persons #1,2,3 and 4 did not have documentation showing that staff have received annual emergency plan training.
There was bleach disinfectant in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.
First aid kit in the rear childcare space did not include soap.
Staff persons #1,2,3 and 4 did not have annual fire safety training on file.
Facility did not have emergency transportation plan posted in each childcare space.
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.
There was an electrical outlet uncovered in the entrance area of the facility.
A bottle of disinfectant and hand sanitizer was observed on the counter next to the diaper changing area in the infant child care space.
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.
Chipped paint was observed on the right wall in the infant classroom
Staff person #1,2, and 3 did not have annual fire safety training on file.
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.
Staff person #1 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training on file.
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.
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.
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.
Bottles in the infant room were not labeled with children's name.
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…
Staff person #1, #2, and #3 did not have a written evaluation on file.
The emergency contact information of child #1 and #2 did not include health insurance policy number.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 5/2/23, peeling paint was observed on several walls of the facility (front and middle areas).
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.
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.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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.
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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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