Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Jay County

Jay County, Indiana is home to 7 state-licensed care providers across 2 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Child Care Centers in Jay County

1 provider in Jay County: Portland

Child Care Center Pioneer Toddlertown Inc Portland, IN 47371 Capacity 88

Family Child Care Homes in Jay County

5 providers in Jay County:

Family Child Care Home A Place To Grow and Early Education IN 47369 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home A Place to Grow Childcare and Early Education Services IN 47369 Capacity 16 Family Child Care Home Jackie's Wee Care IN 47371 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Teddy Bear Daycare IN 47371 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Vicki's Play House IN 47371 Capacity 12

Preschools in Jay County

1 provider in Jay County: Portland

Preschool Westminster Preschool Jay Co. Portland, IN 47371

Head Start Programs in Jay County

2 providers in Jay County: Portland

Head Start Program SCUS Head Start Portland Portland, IN 47371 Capacity 8 Head Start Program SCUS Head Start Programs, Inc. Portland, IN 47371 Capacity 48

Child Care Providers in Jay County

1 provider in Jay County: Portland

Child Care Provider Praises and Pathways Day Care Ministry Portland, IN 47371

Choosing care in Jay County

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

When you are choosing care in Jay County, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Jay County have?

According to current licensing data, Jay County, Indiana has 7 licensed providers: 1 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

Which cities in Jay County have care providers?

Based on the current data, , Portland have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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