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The Bear Creek KinderCare

17527 W LITTLE YORK RD, Houston, TX 77084-6306

Operation number:
212221- 747
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
135
License effective:
February 15, 1986
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2818591465
Email:
301032@klcorp.com

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 27 available inspections for The Bear Creek KinderCare from September 23, 2021 through August 6, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 6, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
27

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

27 total inspections vs 12 local median in 77084

Compared to 37 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.67
Local median
0.88

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
37%
Local median
43%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.3

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The health inspection expired on 7/16/2025.
Correction deadline
August 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information provided there is a sufficient amount of evidence to suggest that caregiver had been yelling at the children in care.
Correction deadline
March 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 deadline
March 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/24/2025.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
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Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
6 out of 10 records did not have a physician health statement on file.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
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
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 out of 10 children did not have an immunization record on file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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 deadline
March 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
Official code
746.1615
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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 deadline
March 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the summary of information obtained, a caregiver pulled the child's ear which led to a red mark on his ear.
Correction deadline
December 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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 deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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 deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers personnel file were reviewed and were missing proof of education qualifications.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
I observed two water hoses unraveled on the playground area. Note: The director removed the items at the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
Official code
746.5015(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have the fire logs to review during business hours.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's current Children's Product Certification was completed on 2/25/20. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction deadline
September 23, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
September 23, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The infant room had 11 infants in care during the inspection with 2 caregivers. Pictures were taken.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601