Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.71
- Local median
- 0.67
Imagination Station Learning Academy LLC
1250 NE 35th St, Ocala, FL 34479
- License:
- C05MA0172
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Drop In, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 88
- License expiration:
- September 21, 2026
Typical cost: $997 - $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$997 - $1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $46.00 - $50.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Marion County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionApril 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Imagination Station Learning Academy LLC from January 3, 2023 through April 28, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 13, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of April 27, 2026.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
6 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 10 local median in Ocala
Compared to 83 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 6%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.31
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
December 11, 2023August 11, 2025April 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement immunization expired 2/28/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed on small playground, gate leading to back parking lot has a broken piece near the gate, cause the fencing to be unsteady. Photo taken by Director and Counselor.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [rust chains, split tire]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed on the large playground that the triangle swings chains are rusted, and covering has peeled away. Large green tractor tire has large split area, which could potentially pinch children. TA was given to provider to maintain outdoor play equipment free from rust, splits and cracks. Photos were taken of equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- Employees listed on supplement did not complete the exposure to blood training. Childcare facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that childcare personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement immunization expired.
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [14] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S.
- Report comments
- Technical assistance given to provider that when mixing age groups, the staff to child ratio is based on the age of the youngest child in the group.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed medication expired on 1/7/2025. Provider discarded medication at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [New SR training not completed]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5
- Report comments
- Employee listed on supplement did not complete 2 new SR trainings. School Readiness child care personnel did not complete two new courses by June 30, 2024: Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [no fire drills conduct January, February and March]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Report comments
- Fire inspection completed on 7/17/2023. Three drills conducted to put facility back in compliance. Alternate Route Fire drill today 4/8/2024 conducted with Counselor, 6 staff, 34 children, 2 minutes to clear building. Inclement weather and Lockdown were conducted today 4/8/2024 with Counselor present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2)
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement immunization expired on 12/1/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 19.2, number 1)
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplement physicals has expired.
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [March 2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Report comments
- Facility did not complete a fire drill for March 2023. Counselor conducted a fire drill during time of inspection. Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track medication expiration dates to ensure all items in the center are current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 noted that an expired medication was found on-site. This question helps parents understand the current process for monitoring and removing expired medical supplies.
- Context
- The medication was discarded at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through how you ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained, especially when children from different age groups are combined?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection indicate a finding regarding staff-to-child ratios. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center maintains appropriate supervision levels throughout the day.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking student health records, such as immunizations and physicals, to ensure they remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that keeping student health and immunization records current has been a recurring topic in multiple reports over the last few years. This question helps parents understand the administrative steps taken to keep these files current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often do you inspect your outdoor play equipment and fencing to ensure everything is in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2025 inspection noted concerns regarding the condition of outdoor play equipment and fencing. This question helps parents understand the center's routine maintenance and safety check schedule.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to staff training and professional development to ensure all team members are up to date on required safety and health procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2024 noted that some staff had not completed required training courses. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks staff training requirements and ensures compliance.
Related violations