Praises and Pathways Day Care Ministry
PORTLAND, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address2875 East 200 South, Portland, IN, 47371
CountyJAY
Phone260-726-2200
Operating details
License dateJuly 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High1
- Medium7
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2875 East 200 South, Portland, IN, 47371, PORTLAND, IN 47371
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/13/2026
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 4704/13/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Two spray air freshners and a bottle of lotion, all labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children, under unlocked child bathroom sink. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/17/2026
2025
- Medium riskStandard 47010/21/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Ten children ages 1 and 2 in high chairs for lunch, buckles were not used on all children. Buckles must be used for any aged child in high chair. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 47010/21/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) — Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap an
Kitchen personnel was wearing apron and hat, but caregivers assisting with lunch were not, all food handlers must wear apron/smock and a hair restraint. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$889/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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About this daycare
- Location: PORTLAND, JAY County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 0
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