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Diapers to Denim

3500 8TH ST, Port Arthur, TX 77642-3425

Operation number:
861327
Type:
Licensed Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Jefferson
Capacity:
12
License effective:
December 6, 2006
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4099638622
Email:
melaniemanuel@sbcglobal.net
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for Diapers to Denim from September 8, 2021 through April 7, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 7, 2026 and involved recordkeeping.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
6

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 6.5 local median in 77642

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.67
Local median
0.45

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
32%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.3

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the inspection, there were 3 out of 8 files viewed with no updated immunization record available for review. There was 1 out of 8 files viewed that did not have their immunization record available for review.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 9, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
747.613(b)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the inspection, the emeregency practice drills for the current or previous year was not available for review.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 9, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.117(b) - Permit holder responsibilities- Licensed Homes
Official code
747.117(b)
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
After reviewing employee list on 4/6/2026. Employee list was last validated on 12/5/2024.
Correction deadline
April 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
Official code
745.651(2)(B)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Primary caregiver is lacking 9 hours for the 2020-2021 training year.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Official code
747.1303(5)(A)