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Jam Early Education

1200 East Houston Street, Garrett, IN 46738

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About Jam Early Education

Jam Early Education is a child care center in Garrett, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Jam Early Education

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-100276-A
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Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 16 visits · 9 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1

For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      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.

      “At time of visit consultant observed a three (3) month old male child asleep in a crib swaddled.”
  4. Jan 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      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.

      “At time of visit consultant observed a three (3) month old male child asleep in a crib swaddled.”
  5. Jan 20, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      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.

      “At time of visit consultant observed a three (3) month old male child asleep in a crib swaddled.”
  6. Aug 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “Bathroom in Toddler 1 room had a gap in tile near toilet. At time of visit, lock down kits in cloth bags, containing toys, and other unsantizable items were hanging on inside of bathroom doors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “Lid on fish tank in Preschool 1 Room must fit securely to cover entire top of tank so children cannot reach in. Toddler 2 Room had an axolotl in an aquarium. Amphibians are not allowed in childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

  7. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: -Toddler 1 room had hand sanitizer on the sink and baby powder under the diapering table; -Toddler 2 room had a teacher's bag in an unlocked closet with O'Keefe's lotion; -Preschool 1 had a teacher bag on the floor in a storage closet; -Preschool 2 had toilet cleaner, lice & bug spray, and fire retardant in a cabinet behind a magnetic deterrent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      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 contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

      “Previously opened items in kitchen dry storage were not labeled with date opened.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      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 children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

      “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”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

  10. Jan 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: -Toddler 1 room had hand sanitizer on the sink and baby powder under the diapering table; -Toddler 2 room had a teacher's bag in an unlocked closet with O'Keefe's lotion; -Preschool 1 had a teacher bag on the floor in a storage closet; -Preschool 2 had toilet cleaner, lice & bug spray, and fire retardant in a cabinet behind a magnetic deterrent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      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 contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

      “Previously opened items in kitchen dry storage were not labeled with date opened.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      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 children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

      “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”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of Children' accessible as follows: Toddler 1 had Fire Guard spray, dish soap and toilet bowl cleaner under the sink behind a deterrent; Toddler 2 room had Clorox wipes, toilet bowl cleaner in a cabinet behind a deterrent; Preschool 2 room had hand sanitizer on a counter and on a keychain within reach.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office

      “Cleaning schedule not posted in kitchen.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      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 children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

      “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”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

  4. Jul 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of Children' accessible as follows: Toddler 1 had Fire Guard spray, dish soap and toilet bowl cleaner under the sink behind a deterrent; Toddler 2 room had Clorox wipes, toilet bowl cleaner in a cabinet behind a deterrent; Preschool 2 room had hand sanitizer on a counter and on a keychain within reach.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office

      “Cleaning schedule not posted in kitchen.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      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 children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

      “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”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

  5. Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Jam Early Education licensed?

Yes. Jam Early Education is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was Jam Early Education last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Jam Early Education had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 8 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

Does Jam Early Education accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Jam Early Education's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Jam Early Education cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 357-1917 to ask.

What is Jam Early Education's phone number?

(260) 357-1917.

Where is Jam Early Education?

1200 East Houston Street, Garrett, IN 46738. The nearest other daycare we list is Brightpoint Head Start in Garrett, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).