Imagination Early Learning Center
NORTH VERNON, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1200 West O&M Ave, North Vernon, IN, 47265
CountyJENNINGS
Phone812-767-1342
Operating details
Capacity375
License dateMarch 16, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High9
- Medium-High5
- Medium9
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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1200 West O&M Ave, North Vernon, IN, 47265, NORTH VERNON, IN 47265
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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
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/23/2026
- High9
- Medium-High5
- Medium9
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 4704/23/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-59(5) — All program planning shall provide the following: Opportunities for children to complete activities
Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4704/23/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-59(3) — All program planning shall provide the following: Daily opportunities for children to use large muscle skills, learn about outdoor environments, and express themselves freely and loudly, except when the severity of the weather poses
Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4704/23/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Employees P.B and C.B's background checks were in submitted status and were left alone with children in rooms 202 and 208. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4704/23/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-59(6) — All program planning shall provide the following: Provision for privacy by arranging a small, quiet area that is easily accessible to the child who seeks or needs time to be alone
Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4704/23/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-59(4) — All program planning shall provide the following: Daily opportunities for children to develop small muscle skills through play activities
Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4704/23/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-59(1) — All program planning shall provide the following: A caregiver-prepared environment for children to learn through active exploration and interaction with adults, other children, and materials
Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4704/23/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-59(2) — All program planning shall provide the following: Encouragement and enhancement of expressive activities that include play, story telling, music, and dancing. A variety of art media is readily available for creative expression
Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 47010/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Observed Keep out of reach items accessible to children in multiple classrooms: -Infant room 2 had cleaning supplies under the handsink and diaper wipes unlocked in the diaper station. Child deterrants to not meet the definition of a lock. -First Aid kit was in unlocked cabinet in the two's 1 and contained asprin, antacid, and antiseptic wipes. -Two's 4 had bath cleaner, windex, and toilet cleaner in an unlocked cabinet. -Preschool 3 had adult scissors, air freshner and wipes accessible in teacher's area. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/24/2025 - Medium riskStandard 47010/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials
Observed multiple classrooms to be missing an art easel with supplies. Observed multiple classrooms to not have a shatter proof mirror available, in toddler rooms these must be full sized. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/24/2025 - High riskStandard 47010/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
“The infant 2 classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 4 children aged infants. Children are considered unsupervised without a qualified caregiver present. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/24/2025 - Medium riskStandard 47010/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(3) — The center shall post the following items: A copy of infant feeding plans in each infant room
Observed infant rooms to not have infant feeding plans posted. These should be completed upon enrollment. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/31/2025 - High riskStandard 47010/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training
Observed 4 staff members to have expired universal precautions training: NP, AH, AB, CB Observed one staff to not have current child abuse and neglect trainings: AB Send documentation to consultant. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/24/2025 - Medium riskStandard 47010/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-143 — Infant/toddler rooms; general
Observed diaper changing stations to not have a minimum of 2 feet of santizable surface below the diaper pad. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/24/2025 - High riskStandard 47010/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Observed infant bottles to not be labeled with date/time/name. Observed infant bottles without a lid. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/24/2025 - High riskStandard 47010/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
“The Infant 2 classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 4 children aged infants and the required ratio for that age group is 1:4. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/24/2025 - Medium riskStandard 47010/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Observed a Nemo toy in preschool 1 bathroom, observed a broom in two's room 1. Observed crayons, glue, and a filing cabinet in room Pre K 1. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/24/2025 - High riskStandard 47010/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic fi
Observed two staff members to not have basic first aid training with 90 days: AD and DP Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/24/2025 - High risk8/28/2025
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Observed one caregiver to not have fingerprints or a consent on file with the division. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/28/2025 - High riskStandard 4708/28/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Observed ratio in infant room to be 8:1 due to staff not having a background check on file. Observed a room of two year olds to be out of ratio with 10:1 due to a staff member not having a background check on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/5/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4704/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) — Plumbing and Sewage Disposal
No posting of approved first aid directives in all 14 classrooms Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4704/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety
At time of inspection no antiscald device accessible on handwashing sink in room 213 and 214 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4704/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) — Plumbing and Sewage Disposal
No posting for diaster and shelter procedures posted in all 14 of the classrooms. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4704/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-2(a) — Application
No posting of bottle sterilization Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4704/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety
At time of inspection no working vents in the lunchroom hallway girls and boys restroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4704/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing
At time of inspection paint peeling on the restroom wall in rooms 209 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,120/month
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About this daycare
- Location: NORTH VERNON, JENNINGS County
- Capacity: 375
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 0
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