Imagination Station Child Development Center's philosophy is to regard the personal qualities of each child as unique gifts to be nurtured, shared and appreciated.
Our curriculum is based on sound child development principles and best practices.
Children learn to be responsible for their behavior choices, to use words, art, music, writing and exercise to express themselves, to be an empathetic friend, to appreciate diversity and to find positive ways of coping with day-to-day challenges.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
68 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Imagination Station Child Development Center often compared to?
Imagination Station Child Development Center is often viewed alongside schools like Renaissance Academy, Queen Of All Saints School/diocese by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Imagination Station Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Imagination Station Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Imagination Station Child Development Center is Marquette Catholic High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Queen Of All Saints School/diocese (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Queen Of All Saints School/diocese
(Catholic)
1715 E Barker Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-4420
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-4420
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
St. Stanislaus School
(Catholic)
1506 Washington Street
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-2258
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-2258
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Marquette Catholic High School
(Catholic)
306 W 10th St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-1325
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-1325
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
818 Franklin St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 874-7409
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 874-7409
1.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 111 students
Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese
(Catholic)
1000 Moore Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-6216
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-6216
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Marquette Catholic High School
(Catholic)
306 W 10th St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-1325
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-1325
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
La Lumiere School ![La Lumiere School Photo - La Lumiere School is a private, independent boarding and day school founded in 1963, located in La Porte, Indiana, on an idyllic 190-acre wooded campus.]( "La Lumiere School Photo - La Lumiere School is a private, independent boarding and day school founded in 1963, located in La Porte, Indiana, on an idyllic 190-acre wooded campus.")
(Catholic)
6801 N. Wilhelm Road
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-7450
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-7450
9.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fairhaven Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
86 E Oak Hill Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-6636
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-6636
10 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
2401
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-6000
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-6000
11.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 95 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Apostolic School
All-boys (Catholic)
5901 N 500 E
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
(603) 520-2678
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
(603) 520-2678
13.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Queen Of All Saints School/diocese
(Catholic)
1715 E Barker Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-4420
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-4420
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
St. Stanislaus School
(Catholic)
1506 Washington Street
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-2258
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-2258
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
818 Franklin St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 874-7409
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 874-7409
1.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 111 students
Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese
(Catholic)
1000 Moore Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-6216
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-6216
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Maple City Montessori
Montessori School
3505 W Waverly Rd
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 369-6100
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 369-6100
7.5 miles
Gr: K-1 | 19 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Queen Of All Saints School/diocese
(Catholic)
1715 E Barker Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-4420
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-4420
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese
(Catholic)
1000 Moore Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-6216
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-6216
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Fairhaven Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
86 E Oak Hill Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-6636
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-6636
10 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Chesterton Montessori School
Montessori School
135 W. Lincoln Ave.
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-2359
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-2359
10.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 90 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
111 Kingsbury Ave
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-6692
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-6692
10.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hobart Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36 E 8th St
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 942-8541
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 942-8541
9214.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 905 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
John I Meister Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Jay St
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 962-1103
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 962-1103
9214.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Joan Martin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 E 10th St
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 947-7869
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 947-7869
9214.5 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 497 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Jerry Ross Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11319 Randolph St
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-3010
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-3010
9214.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 650 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Banneker Elementary At Marquette
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Hemlock Ave
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8545
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8545
9215 miles
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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