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Westminster Preschool Jay Co.

827 W. High St, Portland, IN 47371

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About Westminster Preschool Jay Co.

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.

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

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Westminster Preschool Jay Co.

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-101914-A
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Summary

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

  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Food and nutrition 6
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Other rules 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. Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

  6. Jul 1, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • 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

      “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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Food and nutrition

      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

    • Food and nutrition

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • 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

      “Open containers of formula in infant room do not have opened dates on them.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Orientation”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026

  7. Jul 1, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • 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

      “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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Food and nutrition

      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

    • Food and nutrition

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • 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

      “Open containers of formula in infant room do not have opened dates on them.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Orientation”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026

  8. Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 13 earlier visits
  1. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 23, 2026Inspection13 rules 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.

      “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.”
    • Staff training and qualificationsHealth and safety risk

      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

    • 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: Feb 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • 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

      “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

    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Food and nutrition

      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

  3. Feb 23, 2026Inspection13 rules 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.

      “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.”
    • Staff training and qualificationsHealth and safety risk

      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

    • 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: Feb 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • 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

      “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

    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Food and nutrition

      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

  4. Feb 23, 2026Visit13 rules 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.

      “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.”
    • Staff training and qualificationsHealth and safety risk

      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

    • 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: Feb 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • 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

      “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

    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Food and nutrition

      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

  5. Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 12, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Orientation”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsHealth and safety risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • 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

      “Infant cereal, puffs, and formula not labeled with opened dates.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025

  8. Sep 12, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Orientation”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsHealth and safety risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • 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

      “Infant cereal, puffs, and formula not labeled with opened dates.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025

  9. May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Apr 30, 2025Inspection2 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

      “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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

  12. Apr 30, 2025Inspection2 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

      “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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

  13. Nov 19, 2024Inspection2 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

      “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

    • Food and nutrition

      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

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 Westminster Preschool Jay Co. licensed?

Yes. Westminster Preschool Jay Co. is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was Westminster Preschool Jay Co. last inspected?

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.

Has Westminster Preschool Jay Co. had rules cited by the state?

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.

Does Westminster Preschool Jay Co. accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Westminster Preschool Jay Co.'s hours?

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

How much does Westminster Preschool Jay Co. cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 506-3846 to ask.

What is Westminster Preschool Jay Co.'s phone number?

(765) 506-3846.

Where is Westminster Preschool Jay Co.?

827 W. High St, Portland, IN 47371. The nearest other daycare we list is Scus Head Start Programs, 0.8 miles away.

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