Imagination Station
5530 E US HIGHWAY 36 SUITE 200, AVON, IN 46123Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 4 (out of 4) and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 6% violation rate across 17 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026), 3 complaints 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 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 156
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2) and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Caregivers Shall Wash Their Hands Before and After Each Child Care Duty Includin
Consultant observed the staff member did not wash hands after diapering a child.
- The Childs Hands Shall Be Washed After Diaper Changing with a Clean
The childs hands shall be washed after diaper changing with a clean, damp, soapy Consultant observed that the child's hands were not washed after diapering.
May 28, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Water Supply and Plumbing
The water temperature in Preschool A is at 127.7 degrees which is above the 100–120-degree F requirement. The water temperature in the Twos A the is at 81.8 degrees which is below the 100-120 F degree requirement.
- Playground and Outdoor Safety
Playground: Toddlers/2 playground- blue door the trim on the bottom on the door is bent with sharp edges, which is unsafe. Preschool- the tape for the black surface is coming off which is a tripping hazard.
Jan 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Any Person
Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct a Self-Report: At time of incident on 1/16/24, caregiver engaged in inappropriate discipline.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 3
- 2% of licensed capacity
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