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Our philosophy at Imagination Station Child Development Center is to regard the personal qualities of each child as unique gifts to be nurtured, shared and appreciated. Our curriculum is based upon sound child development principles and best practices.

Children learn:

  1. to be responsible for their behavior choices,
  2. to use words, art, music, writing and exercise to express themselves,
  3. to be an empathetic friend,
  4. to appreciate diversity
  5. and to find positive ways of coping with day-to-day challenges.

Children who leave our center are well-equipped to socialize, learn and thrive in a larger public or private school setting.

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Our Mission

The mission of The Child Care Consortium, doing business as Imagination Station Child Development Center, is to improve the quality and accessibility of child care for the community and increase public awareness for the importance of quality early childhood experiences.

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Our Early Education Staff

Administrative Staff
Deborah Chubb - Executive Director BGS (60 + credit hours Early Childhood Education); JD (Law Degree)
Joanie Elliott - Supervising Teacher Child Development Associate Certification
Sallie Signorino - Office Manager Bachelor's Fine Arts
Infant Classroom 
Stephany Sardon - Lead Teacher Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development
Adrienne Williams Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
Sheena Cox Student - Child Development Associate Certification
Toddler Classroom
Aryes Wilson - Lead Teacher Child Development Associate Certification
Terry Krchnavi Student - Child Development Associate Certification
Tara Warner Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Student CDA Certification
Nicole Pender Student - Ivy Tech Medical Program
Little 2's Classroom
Tammy Vesper Child Development Associate Certification
Leigh Hennessey Bachelor's Degree in Speech Pathology
Hannah Sutherland  
Big 2's Classroom
Ramona Gaw Child Development Associate Certification
Tiasia Garner Student - Child Development Associate Certification
Acorns Classroom (3 year olds)
Jennifer Thompson - Lead Teacher Child Development Associate Certification
Denise Newton Child Development Associate Certification
Kaneasha Farmer Student - Child Development Associate Certification
Big Sprouts Classroom (4 year olds)
Renee Nagel Bachelor's and Masters degrees in Elementary Education 
Latasha Judge-Ashley Student - Child Development Associate Certification;  2nd year student - Purdue University Early Child hood Bachelor Program
Betty Grinston Child Development Associate Certification
Mighty Oaks Classroom (5 year olds & Kindergarten)
Tiara Wardlow Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education 
Sandra Haro Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Judy Schlegelmilch Child Development Associate Certification (exp.)
Substitute Teacher Aides
Britney Bruhler 3rd year Student Purdue University Early Childhood Bachelor Program
Joan Casey Bachelor's  Elementary Education;  Associate's Early Childhood Education
Taylor Lewis Student - Child Development Associate Certification
Jasmine Parks Student - Child Devlopment Associate Certification
Ellen Steinheiser  

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Our Board of Directors

Janice E. Katz, Ph.D., President           
Clinical Psychologist
831 Washington Street
Michigan City, IN 46360
Former Imagination Station Parent
Phone:  874-7808
Cell:  406-0723
Fax: 219-872-6729
jankatz@comcast.com

Laura LaLone, Vice President
Agent State Farm Insurance
1401 S. Woodland, Suite 2
Michigan City, IN 46360
Former Imagination Station Parent
Phone:  879-4408 
Fax:  879-1068

Michael Kniola, CPA
D. Martin Enterprises
Imagination Station Parent
Phone: 219-871-5333

Dawn Milosevich, Secretary    
Construction Department
Coordinator/Associate
Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc.
130 S. Main Street, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46601
Former Imagination Station Parent
Tel  (574) 246-1693 
Fax (574) 246-9293

Tara Simpson-Russell
e-childcare Installation Technician
RCR Technology Corporation/ACS
251 N. Illinois St, Ste 1150/North Tower
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Former Imagination Station Parent
Cell (317) 453-7967
AllyOops32@yahoo.com
(personal)

Iris Villoch
Teacher – Child Development
Michigan City Area Schools
(219) 879-3603

Matthew Burden, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Swanson Center
450 St. John Road, Suite 501
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 879-4621

Scott Pelath
Indiana State Representative – District 9
1824 Manhattan Street
Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone:  879-4621(W) 
Phone:  878-9174 (H)

Jeffrey Seizys, MD
Health Partners Medical Group
1225 E. Coolspring Ave.
Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: (219) 210-0072

Jonita Davis
Bylines By Jo
Phone: (219) 229-9991

Kevin Kieft, Bus. Dev. Mgr.
MC Economic Development Corp.
Two Cadence Park Plaza
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-1211

Juwanakee McGee, Student
Former Imagination Station Parent
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219)  221-5365

Deborah L. Chubb, Esq.
Executive Director
Former Imagination Station Parent
1200 E. Coolspring Avenue
Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: (219) 872-6723
Fax: (219) 872-6729

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Our Location

In the heart of Michigan City, Indiana, at the entrance to Edgewood Forest residential development, you will find our state-of-the-art child care facility. Imagination Station, the safest place to be, has:

  • Closed circuit monitoring of every room
  • One way windows and mirrors allowing parent viewing at all times
  • Secured entry system
  • Strict adherence to licensing, health and fire regulations
  • Three age-appropriate fenced-in playgrounds
  • Severe weather and fire drills every month
  • Classroom guest speakers on child protection and safety

To learn more about Imagination Station Child Development Center, click here to contact us today.


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Contact Us Today!

Imagination Station
1200 E. Coolspring Avenue
Michigan City, IN 46360

Phone: (219) 872-6723
Fax: (219) 872-6729
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Hours of Operation:
Monday- Friday
6:00AM - 7:00PM


Imagination Station is a nonprofit organization. We appreciate your donation.


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