Imagination Station in Chester, NH, is a rural nonsectarian early childhood program serving students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten.
The school enrolls 37 students with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, supported by 4 teaching staff.
Approximately 5.56% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small enrollment.
As a nonsectarian day care and preschool, Imagination Station provides early learning options in the Chester area.
Nearby early childhood programs in Chester and surrounding towns vary in size and ratios, with Imagination Station offering a smaller, rural alternative for pre–K and K families.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Imagination Station?
The application deadline for Imagination Station is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Imagination Station is Busche Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Chester Preschool (2.2 miles away)
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Chester Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
465 Derry Road
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-6016
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-6016
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Daycare / Preschool
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(603) 434-6900
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Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
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Daycare / Preschool
61 Main Street
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(603) 329-8215
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-8215
6.6 miles
Gr: NS-K | 40 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chester Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
465 Derry Road
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-6016
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-6016
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 21 students
Stepping Stones School
Daycare / Preschool
1 Partridge Lane
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6900
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6900
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Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
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Daycare / Preschool
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(603) 329-8215
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-8215
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Gr: NS-K | 40 students
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Miles
Quick Facts
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Daycare / Preschool
465 Derry Road
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(603) 887-6016
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-6016
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Gr: NS-PK | 21 students
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Daycare / Preschool
1 Partridge Lane
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(603) 434-6900
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6900
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Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
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Daycare / Preschool
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(603) 483-0200
Auburn, NH 03032
(603) 483-0200
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Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
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Daycare / Preschool
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Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6122
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6122
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Gr: K | 75 students
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(603) 437-5200
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(603) 483-5664
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(603) 621-3599
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(603) 621-3599
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(603) 434-2215
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Daycare / Preschool
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(603) 434-7897
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(603) 434-7897
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(603) 818-8613
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 818-8613
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Gr: K-5 | 125 students Avg. class size: 18 students
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Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-4406
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-4406
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Education School
1 Mammoth Rd
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 621-3599
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 621-3599
8.7 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 105 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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Daycare / Preschool
465 Derry Road
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-6016
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-6016
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 21 students
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Daycare / Preschool
1 Partridge Lane
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(603) 434-6900
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6900
3.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Tiny Tots Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
4 Wilsons Crossing Rd
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(603) 483-0200
Auburn, NH 03032
(603) 483-0200
4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
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(603) 329-6122
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6122
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Daycare / Preschool
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(603) 818-1405
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
4.7 miles
Gr: K | 3 students
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