Imagination Station
MICHIGAN CITY, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1200 East Coolspring Avenue, Michigan City, IN, 46360
CountyLAPORTE
Phone219-872-6723
Operating details
Capacity123
License dateJuly 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High11
- Medium-High2
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1200 East Coolspring Avenue, Michigan City, IN, 46360, MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/15/2026
- High4
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 4705/15/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
There was a child left unsupervised in the classroom for about 10 minutes while the rest of the class was on the playground. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/7/2026 - High riskStandard 4705/15/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
There was a child left unsupervised in the classroom for about 10 minutes while the rest of the class was on the playground, making the ratio at the time 1 child to 0 caregivers. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/7/2026 - High riskStandard 4702/6/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 1/22/26 program self reported that a child was left unattended in a classroom bathroom, leaving the child unsupervised Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/18/2026 - High riskStandard 4702/6/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 1/22/26 program self reported that a child was left unattended in a classroom bathroom, leaving the ration 1:0 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/18/2026
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 4704/22/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-66 — Playground and Outdoor Safety
Fall surfacing needs replentished on Rocket's Playground Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/30/2025
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 47011/13/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
Program not following discipline policy on 10/4/24 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/15/2024 - Medium risk10/16/2024
No standard description available
Complaint on record. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/15/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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
$1,120/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 Indiana — see daycare costs in Indiana by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: MICHIGAN CITY, LAPORTE County
- Capacity: 123
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 1
What parents actually pay
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