The Bear Creek Kindercare

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 135 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• Accredited
• After-school care
• Drop-in care
• Transportation to and from school
• Field trips

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

212221- 747

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

February 1986

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

18 inspections on record, most recent Aug 6, 2026. 9 of 27 visits and reports cited a standard. 9 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 29, 2026Self-reported incident2 standards cited

  • 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    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.

    Corrected Mar 5, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2805(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    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.

    Corrected Mar 5, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 19, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

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

    Corrected Sep 5, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 27, 2024Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.611(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Low

    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.

    Corrected Sep 17, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Immunizations

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

    Corrected Sep 6, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 2, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Jan 26, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 19, 2024Self-reported incident2 standards cited

  • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    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.

    Corrected Mar 4, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1615Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    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.

    Corrected Mar 4, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Dec 4, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 5, 2023Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.2805(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    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.

    Corrected Dec 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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