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Port Neches Primary

2820 Merriman St, Port Neches, TX 77651 · Jefferson County
Accepts child care subsidies

Port Neches Primary is a licensed child care center in Port Neches, TX, licensed for up to 50 children and serving school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1999. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (2 of 5). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #43 of 75 centers in Jefferson County and better than 46% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 46%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #43 of 75 centers in Jefferson County
0High risk
3Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
5 citations from 6 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 19, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundNov 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 30, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 1, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding2
Other standards1
Building & playground safety1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMar 19, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan §744.605(15)
The operation has one child enrolled and does not have a food allergy plan in their file.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
MediumMar 19, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served §744.401(6)
The operation did not have a updated menu avalible for review.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
MediumMar 19, 2026InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans - Outline Routines and Activities §744.2005(b)(2)
The operation did not have a current written activity plan avalible for review.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
Medium HighNov 30, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §744.3559(1)
The operation did not conduct a fire drill in the month of October.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2023
Medium HighNov 30, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Report Change in Director §744.303(4)
The operation did not notify licensing that there was a change in Director and Site Director.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity50 children
Ages servedSchool
Hours02:00 PM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 7, 1999
Director—
Phone4099626644
State operation #542231- 11011

Common questions

Does Port Neches Primary take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers school-age children, not infants.

What are Port Neches Primary’s hours?

2 PM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Port Neches Primary accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Port Neches Primary cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Port Neches Primary for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Southeast Texas area, which includes Port Neches, is $25.80 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Port Neches Primary had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 5 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does Port Neches Primary compare with other daycares in Jefferson County?

It is tied for #43 of 75 centers in Jefferson County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 46% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Port Neches Primary last inspected?

Mar 19, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 542231- 11011 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.