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Imagination Station

2200 33rd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

License:
C06PI0108
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 9, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
44
License expiration:
December 3, 2026
Typical cost: $1,538 - $1,603 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,538 - $1,603/mo

Median daily rate: $71.00 - $74.00

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pinellas County data.

Not this provider’s price.

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Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionFebruary 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 4, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for Imagination Station from April 4, 2023 through February 4, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 16, 2025 and involved attendance accountability.

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
12

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33712

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.42
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
35%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.92

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [no documentation for 10-15-25].
Inspector notes
I discussed with Joya the importance of the closing log. She stated she would make sure one staff signs the closing log and one staff double checks.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
Official code
17-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the licensure year fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care.
Inspector notes
There were no fire drills conducted in February or March. I spoke to the director about the importance of doing the drills monthly. She stated they will be done monthly.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 29 - Fire Drills. VI. B.
Official code
29-03
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was not adequately supervised and left the childrens center without child care personnel awareness as evidenced by [a 4 year old child was left on the playground and went out the gate that leads to the parking lot and went to front door to get back into the center.].
Correction / follow-up note
A 4-year-old child was left on the playground unsupervised. The child was able to get out of the gate and walk to the front door, put in the code and enter the preschool. Submit corrective action to ensure children are supervised and unable to get out of the gate. Submit corrective action to ensure that children are supervised at all times.
Correction status
Due by January 25, 2024
More details
Report section
SUPERVISION - 01 - General/Direct II. A.
Official code
01-07
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [Staff failed to document their transition when returning to the classroom from the playground which resulted in a child left on the playground unsupervised. leaving a child unsupervised.].
Correction / follow-up note
Submit corrective action to ensure transition are documented.
Correction status
Due by January 31, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
Official code
17-06
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file. (Section 19.5, number 2)
Report comments
One staff did not have a complete 5 year employment history check.
Correction status
Due by October 13, 2023
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
Official code
11-08

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

Could you walk me through the current process your team uses to ensure all children are accounted for at the end of the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an October 2025 inspection indicate that documentation for the end-of-day closing log was missing. This question helps clarify how the center now verifies that all children have safely departed.
Context
The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps do you take to ensure children are always supervised during transitions, such as moving between the playground and the classroom?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show repeated concerns regarding attendance documentation and supervision during transitions. Asking about current practices helps parents understand the measures in place to keep children accounted for throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does your team maintain and verify that all staff members have completed the required background screening and employment history documentation?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from October 2023 noted that one staff member's employment history check was incomplete. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative process for maintaining personnel records.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How often does the center conduct emergency drills, and how do you track these to ensure they occur consistently?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2024 inspection noted that monthly fire drills were not being conducted as required. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to emergency readiness and drill scheduling.
Context
The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question

What is your process for communicating with parents if there is a change in daily routines or classroom staffing?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication regarding daily operations and staffing helps families feel connected and informed about their child's environment. Understanding these protocols ensures parents know what to expect regarding updates and center management.