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Port Neches Primary

2820 Merriman St, Port Neches, TX 77651
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$120
year first permitted
1999
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About Port Neches Primary

Port Neches Primary is a licensed child care center in Port Neches, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 7, 1999, for up to 50 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

Monday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Port Neches Primary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Jefferson County has a median price of $120 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Jefferson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$135
Home daycare$124

Toddler

Center$128
Home daycare$119

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$113

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Port Neches Primary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
50 children
Ages
School-age children
Permit issued
1999
License number
#542231- 11011
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Mar 19, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “The operation has one child enrolled and does not have a food allergy plan in their file.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      744.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served

      “The operation did not have a updated menu avalible for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      744.2005(b)(2) - Written Activity Plans - Outline Routines and Activities

      “The operation did not have a current written activity plan avalible for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026

  2. Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The operation did not conduct a fire drill in the month of October.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023

  5. Nov 30, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      744.303(4) - Report Change in Director

      “The operation did not notify licensing that there was a change in Director and Site Director.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2022

  6. Dec 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Port Neches Primary

Is Port Neches Primary licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 7, 1999.

When was Port Neches Primary last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Port Neches Primary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Port Neches Primary care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Port Neches Primary accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Port Neches Primary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Port Neches Primary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 962-6644 to ask.

What is Port Neches Primary's phone number?

(409) 962-6644.

Where is Port Neches Primary?

2820 Merriman St, Port Neches, TX 77651. The nearest other daycare we list is Star Academy, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).