The Bear Creek KinderCare
Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 212221- 747
The Bear Creek KinderCare holds a Full Permit issued February 15, 1986. In the state's 60-month public window it has 18 inspections on record with 18 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
February 15, 1986
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
135 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
17527 W Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77084-6306
The 60-month record
18
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
18
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 8 · Medium 5 · Medium Low 0 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Report | 2 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Report | 2 |
| Dec 4, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Report | 1 |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Inspection | 3 |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 7, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 6, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Inspection | 3 |
Deficiency records
August 6, 2026 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The health inspection expired on 7/16/2025.
Corrected: August 27, 2026
January 29, 2026 Standard § 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on information provided there is a sufficient amount of evidence to suggest that caregiver had been yelling at the children in care.
Corrected: March 5, 2026
January 29, 2026 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is enough evidence to cite for judgment when the caregiver flipped the mat over resulting in the child busting their lip.
Corrected: March 5, 2026
August 19, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/24/2025.
Corrected: September 5, 2025
August 27, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 10 children did not have an immunization record on file.
Corrected: September 6, 2024
August 27, 2024 Standard § 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Low Verbatim from the agency record
6 out of 10 records did not have a physician health statement on file.
Corrected: September 17, 2024
January 19, 2024 Standard § 746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the preponderance of information provided classrooms are over the 16 children to one staff member during the first 45 minutes after opening and the last 45 minutes prior to closing.
Corrected: March 4, 2024
January 19, 2024 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the preponderance of information provided several of the rooms are over ratio based on the specified age group at different times of the day.
Corrected: March 4, 2024
October 5, 2023 Standard § 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the summary of information obtained, a caregiver pulled the child's ear which led to a red mark on his ear.
Corrected: December 6, 2023
September 5, 2023 Standard § 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection it was observed outside playground, the fences that covers the A/C unit did not have a lock, to which it is accessible to children's safety.
Corrected: September 8, 2023
September 5, 2023 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During walk through, it was observed the outdoor playground, there were waterholes on the ground, accessible to children. Note: Director- Rosa removed the waterholes and storage them in a secure room. Completed at inspection.
Corrected: September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023 Standard § 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection it was observed outside in the schoolers playground, there is a two boards that is broken with a tiny nails hanging out, along with a ditch that has inappropriate cover, which is accessible to children.
Corrected: September 8, 2023
April 3, 2023 Standard § 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers personnel file were reviewed and were missing proof of education qualifications.
Corrected: April 6, 2023
September 7, 2022 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have the fire logs to review during business hours.
Corrected: September 12, 2022
September 7, 2022 Standard § 746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
I observed two water hoses unraveled on the playground area. Note: The director removed the items at the inspection.
Corrected: September 7, 2022
September 23, 2021 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The infant room had 11 infants in care during the inspection with 2 caregivers. Pictures were taken.
Corrected: September 23, 2021
September 23, 2021 Standard § 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The first aid kits in both buses were not complete. One bus was missing tweezers, scissors and the guide to first aid. The second bus was missing tweezers. Some of the items were expired or too old to be used. The first aid kit in the building is not complete. It is missing a guide to first aid, thermometer and gauze pads.
Corrected: September 23, 2021
September 23, 2021 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation's current Children's Product Certification was completed on 2/25/20. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected: September 23, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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