The Bear Creek KinderCare

17527 W LITTLE YORK RD, Houston, TX 77084Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

50 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 18, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
The Bear Creek KinderCare
License number
212221- 747
Location
17527 W LITTLE YORK RD, Houston, TX 77084
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 26.4/100
Inspection record
50 inspections, last inspected March 18, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor26.4 / 100
Health88/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

66

Total Violations

Mar 18, 2026

Last Inspection

135

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (66)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Jan 29, 2026

Based on information provided there is a sufficient amount of evidence to suggest that caregiver had been yelling at the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jan 29, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jan 29, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Jan 29, 2026

Based on information provided there is a sufficient amount of evidence to suggest that caregiver had been yelling at the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Jan 29, 2026

Based on information provided there is a sufficient amount of evidence to suggest that caregiver had been yelling at the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jan 29, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 19, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 19, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 19, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 19, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-05

MINORHEALTH746.611(a)(1)Aug 27, 2024

6 out of 10 records did not have a physician health statement on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Aug 27, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-06

MINORHEALTH746.611(a)(1)Aug 27, 2024

6 out of 10 records did not have a physician health statement on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-17

MINORHEALTH746.611(a)(1)Aug 27, 2024

6 out of 10 records did not have a physician health statement on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Aug 27, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Aug 27, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-06

MINORHEALTH746.611(a)(1)Aug 27, 2024

6 out of 10 records did not have a physician health statement on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Aug 27, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-06

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1615Jan 19, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jan 19, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jan 19, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1615Jan 19, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jan 19, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1615Jan 19, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1615Jan 19, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jan 19, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Oct 5, 2023

Based on the summary of information obtained, a caregiver pulled the child's ear which led to a red mark on his ear.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Oct 5, 2023

Based on the summary of information obtained, a caregiver pulled the child's ear which led to a red mark on his ear.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Oct 5, 2023

Based on the summary of information obtained, a caregiver pulled the child's ear which led to a red mark on his ear.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Oct 5, 2023

Based on the summary of information obtained, a caregiver pulled the child's ear which led to a red mark on his ear.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(b)Sep 5, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Sep 5, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 5, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 5, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Sep 5, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(b)Sep 5, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 5, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(b)Sep 5, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Sep 5, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 5, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(b)Sep 5, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Sep 5, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1107(2)Apr 3, 2023

Two caregivers personnel file were reviewed and were missing proof of education qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1107(2)Apr 3, 2023

Two caregivers personnel file were reviewed and were missing proof of education qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1107(2)Apr 3, 2023

Two caregivers personnel file were reviewed and were missing proof of education qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1107(2)Apr 3, 2023

Two caregivers personnel file were reviewed and were missing proof of education qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.5015(c)Sep 7, 2022

I observed two water hoses unraveled on the playground area. Note: The director removed the items at the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Sep 7, 2022

The operation did not have the fire logs to review during business hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Sep 7, 2022

The operation did not have the fire logs to review during business hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.5015(c)Sep 7, 2022

I observed two water hoses unraveled on the playground area. Note: The director removed the items at the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Sep 7, 2022

The operation did not have the fire logs to review during business hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.5015(c)Sep 7, 2022

I observed two water hoses unraveled on the playground area. Note: The director removed the items at the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5015(c)Sep 7, 2022

I observed two water hoses unraveled on the playground area. Note: The director removed the items at the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Sep 7, 2022

The operation did not have the fire logs to review during business hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Sep 23, 2021

The operation's current Children's Product Certification was completed on 2/25/20. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Sep 23, 2021

The infant room had 11 infants in care during the inspection with 2 caregivers. Pictures were taken.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(a)Sep 23, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Sep 23, 2021

The infant room had 11 infants in care during the inspection with 2 caregivers. Pictures were taken.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Sep 23, 2021

The infant room had 11 infants in care during the inspection with 2 caregivers. Pictures were taken.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Sep 23, 2021

The operation's current Children's Product Certification was completed on 2/25/20. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(a)Sep 23, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Sep 23, 2021

The infant room had 11 infants in care during the inspection with 2 caregivers. Pictures were taken.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Sep 23, 2021

The operation's current Children's Product Certification was completed on 2/25/20. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(a)Sep 23, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Sep 23, 2021

The operation's current Children's Product Certification was completed on 2/25/20. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(a)Sep 23, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bear Creek KinderCare's safety grade?

The Bear Creek KinderCare has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 26.4 out of 100.

How many violations does The Bear Creek KinderCare have?

The Bear Creek KinderCare has 66 total violations on record, including 42 critical, 20 serious, and 4 minor.

When was The Bear Creek KinderCare last inspected?

The Bear Creek KinderCare was last inspected on March 18, 2026.

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