Licensed center · La Vernia, TX
Bear Cave Learning Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
- Capacity 101
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- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 101 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- Not mapped
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 101 children
Does not accept child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Part-time care
Location and nearby daycares
212 Fm 1346, La Vernia, TX 78121 · Wilson County · 8 licensed daycares in 78121
Capacity rank 5 of 8 in this ZIP
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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
- 1818360
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- January 2026
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
7 inspections on record, most recent Jul 31, 2026. 2 of 8 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.
- Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Jun 30, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- May 29, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Sep 24, 2025Inspection6 standards cited
- 746.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One of the ten children's files did not have requred information, emergency contact addrerss, listed on the admission paperwork.
Corrected Oct 1, 2025
- 746.2405(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
The two rooms that will be designated for infants (0-17 months) do not have sinks.
Corrected Oct 8, 2025
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One of the ten children's files did not include an acceptable immunization record.
Corrected Oct 8, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
Three of the six staff files did not include a copy of the individual's ID included in the file available for review. Noted: two of the three were provided during this inspection.
Corrected Sep 24, 2025
- 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Three of the six staff files reviewed did not have a notarized employment affidavit available for review.
Corrected Oct 1, 2025
- 746.611(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
One of the ten children's files reviewed did not include a signed health statement.
Corrected Oct 8, 2025
- 746.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jul 9, 2025Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
A sanitation inspection was not conducted nor it was available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jul 24, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4003(a)(7)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
The first aid kit did not have a thermometer at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jul 24, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4003(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
The first aid kit did not have tweezers at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jul 24, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
9 standards cited across 7 inspections, most recently Jul 31, 2026. All 9 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High0
- Medium High333%
- Medium556%
- Medium Low111%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 5 of 7 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 0 of 9 findings, 9 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Sep 24, 2025, 5 clean visits since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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