Westminster Preschool Jay Co.

PORTLAND, INUnlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed

1.5based on state inspection data
Est. price$889/mo

Contact information

Address827 W. High St, Portland, IN, 47371

CityPORTLAND, IN 47371

CountyJAY

Phone765-506-3846

Operating details

License dateOctober 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/1/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High13
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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827 W. High St, Portland, IN, 47371, PORTLAND, IN 47371

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/1/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High13
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 4707/1/2026

    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

    Handwashing sink in Tulips not draining properly, Kitchen floor not clean - dried water and food spots. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk7/1/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) — Orientation

    Orientation Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 4707/1/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating

    Children's hands in Poppies were not washed after a diaper change or before eating. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 4707/1/2026

    470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) — Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions

    Four of ten staff files reviewed do not have documentation of current UP training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 4707/1/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the

    Over twenty containers of expired baby food in Poppies food cabinet - sw potatos, b squash, carrots. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 4707/1/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) — Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from co

    Open containers of formula in infant room do not have opened dates on them. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  7. High riskStandard 4707/1/2026

    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

    Two food handlers working in kitchen during lunch service did not have hair restraints on. Poppies teacher feeding infants at high chairs did not have hairnet or smock on. Sunflowers caregiver did not have hairnet on during lunch service. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk7/1/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 — Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.

    Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in pediatric First Aid. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 4707/1/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the

    While in the Poppies classroom, consultant observed a caregiver feeding two infants in high chairs from the same container of baby food peas. Children had different spoons, but were both being dipped into the same container of peas after each bite. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk2/23/2026

    IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) — An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.

    One of two caregivers present working in the infant room does not have certification in pediatric first aid. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/16/2026
  11. Medium-High riskStandard 4702/23/2026

    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

    Light table cords trip hazards in Primrose and Marigold rooms. Two doorways to kitchen open, kitchen unoccupied, large cutting knife out on edge of counter. Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible to children: Poppies - two tubes of diaper cream on bottle shelf of unlocked cabinet under changing table, Kitchen - two entryways open with noone in kitchen with dish soaps on counters, Tulips -door open to unoccupied room with dawn soap and hand sanitizer on counter, Goldenrods - door open to unoccupied room with 409 carpet cleaner on counter. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/24/2026
  12. High risk2/23/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) — A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the child

    A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/24/2026
  13. Medium riskStandard 4702/23/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tigh

    Diaper pails in Marigolds and Primrose not covered. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/24/2026
  14. Medium-High risk2/23/2026

    IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) — The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

    Upon consultants arrival a four month old male was asleep with a pacifier on a cord in the crib with him. Was not attached to child, but loose laying by his mouth. Pacifier was taken off of cord while consultant present. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/24/2026
  15. Medium-High risk2/23/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) — A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age fol

    A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/24/2026
  16. High riskStandard 4702/23/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) — immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall alwa

    One bottle and two sippies with milk not labeled in Poppies refrigerator. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/24/2026
  17. Medium riskStandard 4102/23/2026

    410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables

    Trash in kitchen was not covered, nobody present in kitchen, was not in use. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/24/2026
  18. Medium-High riskStandard 4702/23/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the

    Refrigerator in Poppies is 50 degrees, with bottles and sippies of milk present. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/24/2026
  19. Medium-High risk2/23/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) — Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill______________

    Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/24/2026
  20. Medium-High risk2/23/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) — Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.

    Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/24/2026

2025

  1. High riskStandard 4709/12/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) — immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall alwa

    Bottles throughout program being stored assembled, condensation in bottles. Caps, nipples, and bottles need to be stored separately. Bottles in infant refrigerator not all labeled with name, date, time of preparation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/12/2025
  2. Medium riskStandard 4709/12/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tigh

    Diaper table in Poppies, Marigolds, and Primrose dirty with loose debris under diaper pad, needs sanitized when soiled. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/12/2025
  3. Medium-High risk9/12/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) — Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.

    Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/17/2025
  4. Medium risk9/12/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) — Orientation

    Orientation Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/13/2025
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 4709/12/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) — Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from co

    Infant cereal, puffs, and formula not labeled with opened dates. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/17/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
9Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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About this daycare

  • Location: PORTLAND, JAY County
  • Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
  • Years in operation: 1

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