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1505 N Wayne St, Portland, IN
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Scus Head Start Programs
- licensed capacity
- 48
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Scus Head Start Programs
Scus Head Start Programs is a licensed child care center in Portland, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 48 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 48 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 48 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Scus Head Start Programs
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 48 children
- License number
- #1101526
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 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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May 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(2) Caregivers shall not: use time out for any purpose other than to enable the child to regain control
“Program self-reported two incidents in P2 that occurred on 4/14/26. Teacher used time out for two incidents that did not involve the child being out of control or putting himself or others at harm.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(4) Caregivers shall not: use punishment to correct unacceptable behavior
“Program self-reported two incidents in P2 that occurred on 4/14/26. Teacher used punishment two different times to correct unacceptable behaviors.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment
“Program self-reported two incidents in P2 that occurred on 4/14/26. Teacher used physical punishment two different times to correct unacceptable behaviors. One incident the teacher contained child on her lap, the other incident she held child between her legs while she was in a chair and child was on floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
Oct 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene
“Kitchen staff preparing lunch did not have a smock/apron on, and hairnet was hanging over ponytail, needs to cover entire head/hair.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant Food Preparation and Storage
“All formula provided by the program has to be ready-to-feed liquid formula, not powdered, unless there is a physician's statement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Program self-reported an incident on 5/13/25 involving a caregiver in preschool 3 classroom. Caregiver used inappropriate discipline with a 5 year-old student. Teacher yanked child off floor in a harsh and frightening manner, then restrained child unnecessarily.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-54(b)(3) Caregivers shall do the following: Communicate with children by getting down to their eye level and talking to them in a calm quiet manner about what behavior is expected
“Program self-reported an incident that occurred on 5/13/25 involving a caregiver not using positive discipline with a five year old child. Caregiver did not communicate the desired behavior to child in a calm manner.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
“Program self-reported an incident involving alleged abuse by child care center personnel to DCS on 5/14 at 5:10 pm, but did not report to the division until 48 hours later on 5/16 at 5:36 pm. Parents were not notified of full situation involving their child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
- Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Scus Head Start Programs
Is Scus Head Start Programs licensed?
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Scus Head Start Programs last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Scus Head Start Programs had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 8 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.
How many children can Scus Head Start Programs care for?
48, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Scus Head Start Programs' hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Scus Head Start Programs cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 726-5901 to ask.
What is Scus Head Start Programs' phone number?
(260) 726-5901.
Where is Scus Head Start Programs?
406 E Arch St, Portland, IN 47371. The nearest other daycare we list is Westminster Preschool Jay Co., 0.8 miles away.