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4 critical, 4 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 11, 2024.

706 Ridgewood Dr, Port Neches, TX 77651 · (409) 729-7827

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings4 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 8 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: Jan 11, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2012Full Permit

Practical6a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 178

Texas HHSC operation #1461868 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Sep 8, 2026 to Sep 8, 20264 inspections
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- Sep 8, 2026 inspection
- Sep 8, 2026 inspection
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- Sep 8, 2026 inspection
2025
Dec 19, 2025 to Dec 19, 20254 inspections
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- Dec 19, 2025 inspection
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- Dec 19, 2025 inspection
Dec 18, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
  There are 6 mattresses with fitted sheets that had the foam filling exposed. Operation will replace mattresses.
  Corrected Jan 9, 2026, verified Dec 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(3).
Dec 18, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
  There are 6 mattresses with fitted sheets that had the foam filling exposed. Operation will replace mattresses.
  Corrected Jan 9, 2026, verified Dec 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(3).
Dec 18, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
  There are 6 mattresses with fitted sheets that had the foam filling exposed. Operation will replace mattresses.
  Corrected Jan 9, 2026, verified Dec 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(3).
Dec 18, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
  There are 6 mattresses with fitted sheets that had the foam filling exposed. Operation will replace mattresses.
  Corrected Jan 9, 2026, verified Dec 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(3).
Nov 3, 2025 to Nov 3, 20254 inspections
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- Nov 3, 2025 inspection
2024
Nov 13, 2024 to Nov 13, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 13, 2024 inspection
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Jan 11, 2024Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The fire extinguisher in the operation's vehicle was not mounted properly in the passenger compartment.
  Corrected Jan 16, 2024, verified Jan 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
Jan 11, 2024Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The fire extinguisher in the operation's vehicle was not mounted properly in the passenger compartment.
  Corrected Jan 16, 2024, verified Jan 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
Jan 11, 2024Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The fire extinguisher in the operation's vehicle was not mounted properly in the passenger compartment.
  Corrected Jan 16, 2024, verified Jan 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
Jan 11, 2024Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The fire extinguisher in the operation's vehicle was not mounted properly in the passenger compartment.
  Corrected Jan 16, 2024, verified Jan 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
2023
Dec 1, 2023 to Dec 1, 20234 inspections
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- Dec 1, 2023 inspection
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- Dec 1, 2023 inspection

Show 28 older visits, not counted above

Feb 9, 2023 to Feb 22, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 22, 2023 inspection
- Feb 22, 2023 inspection
- Feb 22, 2023 inspection
- Feb 22, 2023 inspection
- Feb 9, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 9, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 9, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 9, 2023 complaint investigation
2022
Jun 3, 2022 to Dec 1, 202212 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 1, 2022 inspection
- Dec 1, 2022 inspection
- Dec 1, 2022 inspection
- Dec 1, 2022 inspection
- Jul 13, 2022 inspection
- Jul 13, 2022 inspection
- Jul 13, 2022 inspection
- Jul 13, 2022 inspection
- Jun 3, 2022 inspection
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- Jun 3, 2022 inspection
May 21, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
  A caregiver used a cell phone while supervising children in care.
  Corrected Jul 13, 2022, verified Jul 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(6).
May 21, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
  A caregiver used a cell phone while supervising children in care.
  Corrected Jul 13, 2022, verified Jul 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(6).
May 21, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
  A caregiver used a cell phone while supervising children in care.
  Corrected Jul 13, 2022, verified Jul 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(6).
May 21, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
  A caregiver used a cell phone while supervising children in care.
  Corrected Jul 13, 2022, verified Jul 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(6).
2021
Dec 1, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  The trash can in the 3 year old restroom does not have a lid and contained a soiled diaper that was not sealed in a bag.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
Dec 1, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  The trash can in the 3 year old restroom does not have a lid and contained a soiled diaper that was not sealed in a bag.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
Dec 1, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  The trash can in the 3 year old restroom does not have a lid and contained a soiled diaper that was not sealed in a bag.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
Dec 1, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  The trash can in the 3 year old restroom does not have a lid and contained a soiled diaper that was not sealed in a bag.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).

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