SCUS Head Start Programs, Inc.
406 E ARCH ST, PORTLAND, IN 47371Childery Rating: 5/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 2025), no complaints on record over the same window, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Indiana's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Indiana caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 48
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Infant Food Preparation and Storage
All formula provided by the program has to be ready-to-feed liquid formula, not powdered, unless there is a physician's statement on file.
- Staff Hygiene
Kitchen staff preparing lunch did not have a smock/apron on, and hairnet was hanging over ponytail, needs to cover entire head/hair.
Jun 13, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Caregivers Shall Do the Following: Communicate with Children by Getting Down To
Program self-reported an incident that occurred on 5/13/25 involving a caregiver not using positive discipline with a five year old child. Caregiver did not communicate the desired behavior to child in a calm manner.
- Inappropriate Discipline
Program self-reported an incident on 5/13/25 involving a caregiver in preschool 3 classroom. Caregiver used inappropriate discipline with a 5 year-old student. Teacher yanked child off floor in a harsh and frightening manner, then restrained child unnecessarily.
- The Center Shall Verbally Report Immediately to the Affected Childs Parent and T
Program self-reported an incident involving alleged abuse by child care center personnel to DCS on 5/14 at 5:10 pm, but did not report to the division until 48 hours later on 5/16 at 5:36 pm. Parents were not notified of full situation involving their child.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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