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Best Daycares in Portland, IN — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Portland's 4 daycares, 3 (75%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Indiana's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.5 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 2 centers and 2 license-exempt programs.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Portland. 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 Portland

1(25%)
2(50%)
1(25%)
0(0%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Portland: 4.0 (Sample of 4).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Portland: 3.0 (Sample of 2).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Portland: 4.5 (Sample of 4).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Portland

SCUS Head Start Programs, Inc.
Portland, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Praises and Pathways Day Care Ministry
Portland, IN
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Westminster Preschool Jay Co.
Portland, IN
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Pioneer Toddlertown Inc
Portland, IN
★★★★★ 3 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Portland?
There are 4 licensed child care providers in Portland.
What percentage of Portland daycares have high quality ratings?
75% of Portland daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Indiana.
What types of childcare are available in Portland?
2 center-based providers operate in Portland.
How do Portland daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Indiana?
Portland daycares average 3.0 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 4 Daycares in Portland