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Best Daycares in Portage, IN — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Portage's 10 daycares, 10 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Indiana's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 4.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 5.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Indiana averages of 3.6 on Process and 4.7 on Structural.

The local market includes 4 centers and 6 license-exempt programs.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Portage. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Indiana methodology page for the full breakdown.

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Rating Distribution in Portage

7(70%)
3(30%)
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0(0%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Portage: 4.7 (Sample of 10).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Portage: 4.0 (Sample of 3).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Portage: 5.0 (Sample of 10).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Portage

Magic Ashanti Dance Studio
Portage, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Portage Christian School
Portage, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Portage Christian School
Portage, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Portage Township YMCA
Portage, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Portage Township YMCA
Portage, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Safe Haven Early Learning Academy @ Neo, LLC
Portage, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Young Men's Christian Association of Portage Township, Inc.
Portage, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ma's Li'L Champs Learning Academy
Portage, IN
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Stepping Stones Early Learning Center
Portage, IN
★★★★★ 4 Stars
The Portage Child Care
Portage, IN
★★★★★ 4 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Portage?
There are 10 licensed child care providers in Portage.
What percentage of Portage daycares have high quality ratings?
100% of Portage daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Indiana.
What types of childcare are available in Portage?
4 center-based providers operate in Portage.
How do Portage daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Indiana?
Portage daycares average 4.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Indiana statewide average of 3.6.
Is there financial help for childcare in Indiana?
Indiana offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Indiana

All 10 Daycares in Portage