Imagination Station Express

ANCHORAGE, AKLicensed Center – MOALicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity100
Est. price$913/mo

Contact information

Address5651 Denali St, Anchorage, AK, 99518

CityANCHORAGE, AK 99518

CountyAnchorage Municipality

Phone(907)563-8290

Operating details

Capacity100

License dateJuly 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/9/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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5651 Denali St, Anchorage, AK, 99518, ANCHORAGE, AK 99518

Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/9/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 77/9/2025

    7 AAC 57.535(f)(1) - Behavior guidance.

    Caregiver admitted to using corporal punishment. Regulation: Corporal punishment of children in care is prohibited. For purposes of this subsection, "corporal punishment" means the infliction of bodily pain as a penalty for a disapproved behavior; and Cited at a unannounced Investigation inspection. Source: AKCCIS (Alaska CCPO) public inspection record.

    Not corrected

2024

  1. High riskStandard 712/19/2024

    7 AAC 10.1070(c)(1) - Medications.

    An inhaler was not stored in the original packaging, and the prescription label was not present. Regulation: Except as provided in (d) and (g)(4) of this section, an entity subject to this section shall ensure that each stored medication, including each nonprescription medication, is in its original container and properly labeled with the name of the adult or child for whom it is intended, the name of the medication, the dosage, expiration date, and directions for administration; except as provided in 7 AAC 10.1000(c), the requirements of this paragraph do not apply to nonprescription medication used communally in a foster home or foster group home; Cited at a unannounced H&SMonitor inspection. Source: AKCCIS (Alaska CCPO) public inspection record.

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 712/19/2024

    7 AAC 10.1070(g)(5)(A) - Medications.

    Two epi-pens and one inhaler was expired. Regulation: An entity authorized to administer medication may do so only under the following conditions: prescription medicine must be kept in the original container showing the date filled, the expiration date, instructions, and the physician's or other medical professional's name; or Cited at a unannounced H&SMonitor inspection. Source: AKCCIS (Alaska CCPO) public inspection record.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

3Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$913/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Alaska run about $1,386/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Alaska by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: ANCHORAGE, Anchorage Municipality County
  • Capacity: 100
  • Type: Licensed Center – MOA
  • Years in operation: 1

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