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SCUS Head Start Programs, Inc.

Portland, IN · Jay County
406 E ARCH ST, Portland, IN 47371
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Quick Facts

Capacity
48 children
Age Range
6 Weeks-Five
Subsidized Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (260) 726-5901
406 E ARCH ST
Portland, IN 47371
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✓ Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Sep 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care

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About the Provider

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SCUS Head Start Programs, Inc. is a Licensed Center in PORTLAND IN, with a maximum capacity of 48 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 Weeks-Five. It is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday8:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2026-05-06
Program self-reported two incidents in P2 that occurred on 4/14/26. Teacher used physical punishment two different times to correct unacceptable behaviors. One incident the teacher contained child on her lap, the other incident she held child between her legs while she was in a chair and child was on floor. 2026-04-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3)
Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment
Licensing
2026-05-06
Program self-reported two incidents in P2 that occurred on 4/14/26. Teacher used punishment two different times to correct unacceptable behaviors. 2026-04-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(4)
Caregivers shall not: use punishment to correct unacceptable behavior
Licensing
2026-05-06
Program self-reported two incidents in P2 that occurred on 4/14/26. Teacher used time out for two incidents that did not involve the child being out of control or putting himself or others at harm. 2026-04-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(2)
Caregivers shall not: use time out for any purpose other than to enable the child to regain control
Licensing
2025-10-21
Kitchen staff preparing lunch did not have a smock/apron on, and hairnet was hanging over ponytail, needs to cover entire head/hair. 2025-10-27
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98
Staff hygiene
Licensing
2025-10-21
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. 2025-10-27
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135
Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Licensing
2025-06-13
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. 2025-08-06
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54(b)(3)
Caregivers shall do the following: Communicate with children by getting down to their eye level and talking to them in a calm quiet manner about what behavior is expected
Licensing
2025-06-13
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. 2025-06-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4)
The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
Licensing
2025-06-13
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. 2025-05-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55
Inappropriate discipline

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