The Bear Creek KinderCare

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 15, 1986

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 17527 W LITTLE YORK RD, HOUSTON, TX 77084 6306
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 15, 1986
Operation number: 212221- 747
Licensed capacity: 135 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	16
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	9
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	2,709
Citations recorded	15
Record covers	September 7, 2022 – August 6, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	4
Medium High	7
Medium	3
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 6, 20261 citation recorded1 of 536 standards cited at this visit

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The health inspection expired on 7/16/2025.

Correction verified by the state on August 6, 2026.

InspectionMarch 18, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportJanuary 29, 20262 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High

Based on information provided there is a sufficient amount of evidence to suggest that caregiver had been yelling at the children in care.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 19, 20251 citation recorded1 of 729 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/24/2025.

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 27, 20242 citations recorded2 of 532 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

1 out of 10 children did not have an immunization record on file.

Correction verified by the state on September 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this 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 programRisk level: Low

6 out of 10 records did not have a physician health statement on file.

Correction verified by the state on September 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMarch 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 19, 20242 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/ClosingRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 4, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportOctober 5, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

Based on the summary of information obtained, a caregiver pulled the child's ear which led to a red mark on his ear.

Correction verified by the state on December 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 18, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionSeptember 5, 20233 citations recorded3 of 722 standards cited at this visit

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance ChecklistRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportAugust 31, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

ReportAugust 24, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 3, 20231 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionRisk level: Medium High

Two caregivers personnel file were reviewed and were missing proof of education qualifications.

Correction verified by the state on April 6, 2023.

ReportMarch 31, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 18, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 21, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportDecember 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 7, 20222 citations recorded2 of 158 standards cited at this visit

746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's ReachRisk level: Medium High

I observed two water hoses unraveled on the playground area. Note: The director removed the items at the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not have the fire logs to review during business hours.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.