Imagination Early Learning Center
2970 NORTH HWY 3, NORTH VERNON, IN 47265Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 3 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 2025), no complaints on record over the same window, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Indiana's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Indiana caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Path to QUALITY Level 3 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 104
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:6 14 Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 28, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Childrens Admission Records
Observed 8 children files to be missing a physical. Observed 4 children files missing immunization records.
- Rest Periods
Observed children in Room 9 to not be at least 2 feet part while napping on cots.
- Television
Observed caregiver in room 6 to have a movie on during nap time.
- Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Observed bottles being prepared in a classroom with powered formula. Observed bottles being prepared in the infant room to only have two sinks.
- Staff Hygiene
Observed caregiver in room 5 to not wash their hands after they changed a child's diaper.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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