17527 W LITTLE YORK RD, Houston, TX 77084 · (281) 859-1465 · State permit no. 212221- 747
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited The Bear Creek KinderCare for 15 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 16 routine inspections and 9 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 4 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.2805 (2 times, most recently Jan 29, 2026).
The state lists The Bear Creek KinderCare as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Accredited, After School Care, Drop-In Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 15 violations, newest first
Medium High · Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection expired on 7/16/2025.
In plain English: The center must have a sanitation inspection by a local sanitation official before its first permit and at least once every 12 months, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. If no inspection is available, the center must get written proof of that from a sanitation official or county judge and keep it at the center. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 27, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Aug 6, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jan 29, 2026 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
In plain English: Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 5, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Mar 18, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jan 29, 2026 · Investigation (report)
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information provided there is a sufficient amount of evidence to suggest that caregiver had been yelling at the children in care.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 5, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Mar 18, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 19, 2025 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/24/2025.
In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 5, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Sep 19, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Low · Aug 27, 2024 · Inspection
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
6 out of 10 records did not have a physician health statement on file.
In plain English: For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the center, the center must have a health statement on file within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a health-care professional who examined the child in the past year saying the child can take part in the program; the rule also allows a parent's religious affidavit, or a parent's interim statement followed by the professional's statement within 12 months. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 17, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 16, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Aug 27, 2024 · Inspection
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 10 children did not have an immunization record on file.
In plain English: The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 6, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 6, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 19, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
In plain English: In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page)
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 4, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Mar 11, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jan 19, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
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.
Official text of rule 746.1615
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 4, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Mar 11, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Oct 5, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the summary of information obtained, a caregiver pulled the child's ear which led to a red mark on his ear.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 6, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Dec 4, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 5, 2023 · Inspection
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Sep 5, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium · Sep 5, 2023 · Inspection
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
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.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 8, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Sep 18, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 5, 2023 · Inspection
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
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.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 8, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Sep 18, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Apr 3, 2023 · Inspection
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Two caregivers personnel file were reviewed and were missing proof of education qualifications.
In plain English: Each caregiver must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma, a high school equivalent, or a high school certificate of coursework completion, in addition to meeting the standards for all employees. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 6, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Apr 6, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Sep 7, 2022 · Inspection
746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
I observed two water hoses unraveled on the playground area. Note: The director removed the items at the inspection.
Official text of rule 746.5015
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Sep 7, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Sep 7, 2022 · Inspection
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have the fire logs to review during business hours.
In plain English: The center must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the building within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each, and record the date, time, and length of every drill. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 12, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Sep 15, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for The Bear Creek KinderCare; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).