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1505 N Wayne St, Portland, IN
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Westminster Preschool Jay Co. is a child care center in Portland, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Westminster Preschool Jay Co. has not listed its tuition.
State record
23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 23 visits · 34 rules in all · 32 corrected
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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Validated complaint
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 and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 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 original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“Over twenty containers of expired baby food in Poppies food cabinet - sw potatos, b squash, carrots.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 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 original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 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 contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Open containers of formula in infant room do not have opened dates on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 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 and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 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 original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“Over twenty containers of expired baby food in Poppies food cabinet - sw potatos, b squash, carrots.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 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 original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 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 contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Open containers of formula in infant room do not have opened dates on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 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.”
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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 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: Feb 24, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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 follow safe sleep practices.
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 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 always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“One bottle and two sippies with milk not labeled in Poppies refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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 tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Diaper pails in Marigolds and Primrose not covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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 original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“Refrigerator in Poppies is 50 degrees, with bottles and sippies of milk present.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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.”
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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 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: Feb 24, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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 follow safe sleep practices.
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 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 always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“One bottle and two sippies with milk not labeled in Poppies refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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 tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Diaper pails in Marigolds and Primrose not covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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 original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“Refrigerator in Poppies is 50 degrees, with bottles and sippies of milk present.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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.”
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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 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: Feb 24, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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 follow safe sleep practices.
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 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 always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“One bottle and two sippies with milk not labeled in Poppies refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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 tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Diaper pails in Marigolds and Primrose not covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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 original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“Refrigerator in Poppies is 50 degrees, with bottles and sippies of milk present.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 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 tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Diaper table in Poppies, Marigolds, and Primrose dirty with loose debris under diaper pad, needs sanitized when soiled.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
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.
“Three of thirteen staff files reviewed missing documentation of completed safe sleep training and were working in infant rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 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 always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 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 contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Infant cereal, puffs, and formula not labeled with opened dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 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 tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Diaper table in Poppies, Marigolds, and Primrose dirty with loose debris under diaper pad, needs sanitized when soiled.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
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.
“Three of thirteen staff files reviewed missing documentation of completed safe sleep training and were working in infant rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 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 always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 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 contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Infant cereal, puffs, and formula not labeled with opened dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 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
“Boiler room door was unlocked, a very dangerous room to have accessible to children. Laundry room door was also unlocked, with WildWorx floor cleaner and laundry soap accessible, both say Keep Out of Reach of Children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 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 always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“Bottles in infant room refrigerator have names on them, but they do not all have dates of preparation on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 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
“Boiler room door was unlocked, a very dangerous room to have accessible to children. Laundry room door was also unlocked, with WildWorx floor cleaner and laundry soap accessible, both say Keep Out of Reach of Children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 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 always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“Bottles in infant room refrigerator have names on them, but they do not all have dates of preparation on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
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
“Water at sinks is not 100-120 degrees, most are 69 degrees, including kitchen handwashing sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Thermometers in both infant rooms broken, not registering any temperature, need replaced.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
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1505 N Wayne St, Portland, IN
Portland, IN 47371 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
406 E Arch St, Portland, IN
Portland, IN 47371 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portland, IN 47371 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
2875 East 200 South, Portland, IN
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FAQ
Yes. Westminster Preschool Jay Co. is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 11 of 23 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 506-3846 to ask.
(765) 506-3846.
827 W. High St, Portland, IN 47371. The nearest other daycare we list is Scus Head Start Programs, 0.8 miles away.