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The Bear Creek KinderCare

Child care center · 17527 W LITTLE YORK RD, Houston, TX 77084-6306 · License 212221- 747

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 135. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (136)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.1201(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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/24/2025.
4 746.4751(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.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation's current Children's Product Certification was completed on 2/25/20. This was corrected at inspection.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have the fire logs to review during business hours.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
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.
4 746.1601 - 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.
5 746.2805(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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 11 infants in care during the inspection with 2 caregivers. Pictures were taken.
Yes
1 746.611(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.
5 746.2805(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.
3 746.1615 - 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.
3 746.4751(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.
4 746.1107(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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 10 children did not have an immunization record on file.
4 746.5015(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.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 11 infants in care during the inspection with 2 caregivers. Pictures were taken.
Yes
4 746.5015(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.
Yes
3 746.4751(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.
5 746.2805(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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have the fire logs to review during business hours.
1 746.611(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.
5 746.1201(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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation's current Children's Product Certification was completed on 2/25/20. This was corrected at inspection.
4 746.4751(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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 10 children did not have an immunization record on file.
4 746.1601 - 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.
5 746.2805(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.
4 746.1107(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.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/24/2025.
3 746.1615 - 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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have the fire logs to review during business hours.
1 746.611(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.
5 746.2805(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.
4 746.1107(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.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 11 infants in care during the inspection with 2 caregivers. Pictures were taken.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 11 infants in care during the inspection with 2 caregivers. Pictures were taken.
Yes
3 746.1615 - 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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 10 children did not have an immunization record on file.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
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.
4 746.5015(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.
Yes
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
4 746.1601 - 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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/24/2025.
4 746.4751(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.
5 746.2805(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.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation's current Children's Product Certification was completed on 2/25/20. This was corrected at inspection.
5 746.1201(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.
3 746.4751(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.
3 746.1615 - 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.
5 746.2805(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.
5 746.2805(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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
4 746.4751(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.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
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.
3 746.4751(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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 10 children did not have an immunization record on file.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation's current Children's Product Certification was completed on 2/25/20. This was corrected at inspection.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have the fire logs to review during business hours.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/24/2025.
4 746.5015(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.
Yes
4 746.1107(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.
5 746.1201(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.
4 746.1601 - 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.
1 746.611(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.
3 746.1615 - 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.
5 746.1201(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.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 11 infants in care during the inspection with 2 caregivers. Pictures were taken.
Yes
4 746.4751(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.
4 746.1601 - 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.
5 746.2805(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.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
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.
5 746.2805(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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/24/2025.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation's current Children's Product Certification was completed on 2/25/20. This was corrected at inspection.
3 746.4751(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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
4 746.1107(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.
4 746.5015(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.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 10 children did not have an immunization record on file.
1 746.611(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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have the fire logs to review during business hours.
4 746.1601 - 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.
3 746.4751(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.
4 746.1107(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.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have the fire logs to review during business hours.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 11 infants in care during the inspection with 2 caregivers. Pictures were taken.
Yes
3 746.1615 - 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.
4 746.4751(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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/24/2025.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 10 children did not have an immunization record on file.
4 746.5015(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.
Yes
5 746.2805(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.
5 746.1201(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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
5 746.2805(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.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (72)

72 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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