If you are searching for daycare near Portage, the first useful truth is this: The Meadow is in Hobart, at 939 S. Wisconsin St., not in Portage. For some families, though, a Hobart location still makes sense because the real question is whether care works on the route between home, work, and pickup.
From Portage, Hobart can be a reasonable child care choice for parents who need infant or toddler care, early doors, and a clear weekly rate. The Meadow is opening this December and serves children from 6 weeks to about 3 years old.
Portage families often search by route, not city
Parents looking from Portage may be comparing care near home, care closer to a job, or care that sits between different adult schedules in one family. That is why a location page has to talk honestly about the drive relationship instead of pretending there is a Portage campus.
The Meadow is in Hobart. That honesty is part of trust.
What the program offers
The Meadow is a child care ministry program with a small-by-design maximum of 55 children. We serve infants, toddlers, and twos only. Hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Weekly rates are:
- $385 for infants
- $345 for toddlers and twos
Meals, supplies, and daily notes home are included.
Why this may matter for Portage families
Portage parents often need child care that does not unravel when the morning starts early or the weather turns. The Meadow's building includes a full indoor gymnasium, a commercial kitchen, and a 50-space parking lot. Those are practical features, not decoration.
If your child is already moving fast and you want the age-specific picture, the toddler daycare hub will be more useful than a generic local page.
A wider east-side comparison
Some families looking from Portage are also weighing Hobart against Valparaiso-area routines or South Haven access. If that is your search pattern, the page on daycare between Valparaiso and Hobart or daycare near South Haven may be the better comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Meadow in Portage?
No. The Meadow is in Hobart at 939 S. Wisconsin St.
What ages do you serve?
We serve children from 6 weeks to about 3 years old.
What are the hours?
We are open Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
What is included in tuition?
Tuition includes the full day, meals, supplies, and daily notes home.
Is the program already open?
No. The Meadow is opening this December.
If a Hobart stop works better than a city-only search result, joining the waitlist can help keep your options moving.