Little Bear Child Care Center, Inc.

12992 US HIGHWAY 87 W, La Vernia, TX 78121Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

19 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 10, 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
Little Bear Child Care Center, Inc.
License number
1630112
Location
12992 US HIGHWAY 87 W, La Vernia, TX 78121
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 0.0/100
Inspection record
19 inspections, last inspected February 10, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor0.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

93

Total Violations

Feb 10, 2026

Last Inspection

129

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (93)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2424Feb 5, 2026

Two infants were observed to be asleep in places other than their crib. One infant was asleep in a swing and the other was asleep in a Boppy pillow on the floor. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers placed them in their cribs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2424Feb 5, 2026

Two infants were observed to be asleep in places other than their crib. One infant was asleep in a swing and the other was asleep in a Boppy pillow on the floor. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers placed them in their cribs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2424Feb 5, 2026

Two infants were observed to be asleep in places other than their crib. One infant was asleep in a swing and the other was asleep in a Boppy pillow on the floor. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers placed them in their cribs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Oct 16, 2025

Cleaning supplies were stored under the hand washing sink accessible to children in the toddler room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when director removed the chemicals.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3807(1)Oct 16, 2025

A bottle of cough syrup was stored in a child's personal cubby. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the medication from the cubby.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3807(1)Oct 16, 2025

A bottle of cough syrup was stored in a child's personal cubby. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the medication from the cubby.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Oct 16, 2025

Cleaning supplies were stored under the hand washing sink accessible to children in the toddler room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when director removed the chemicals.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3807(1)Oct 16, 2025

A bottle of cough syrup was stored in a child's personal cubby. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the medication from the cubby.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Oct 16, 2025

Cleaning supplies were stored under the hand washing sink accessible to children in the toddler room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when director removed the chemicals.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.4601(7)Mar 5, 2025

The piece of lumbar at the platform of the car metal equipment play is broken and did not hold on weight. Note: This was corrected when a caregiver removed the play equipment from the playground.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Mar 5, 2025

There were nine medications that were expired in the medicine box. Note: This was corrected when the director dispose the expired medication.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Mar 5, 2025

There were nine medications that were expired in the medicine box. Note: This was corrected when the director dispose the expired medication.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.4601(7)Mar 5, 2025

The piece of lumbar at the platform of the car metal equipment play is broken and did not hold on weight. Note: This was corrected when a caregiver removed the play equipment from the playground.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Mar 5, 2025

There were nine medications that were expired in the medicine box. Note: This was corrected when the director dispose the expired medication.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.4601(7)Mar 5, 2025

The piece of lumbar at the platform of the car metal equipment play is broken and did not hold on weight. Note: This was corrected when a caregiver removed the play equipment from the playground.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(3)Aug 8, 2024

The caregiver in the PreK classroom stated there were 14 children when it was verified there were 15 children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Aug 8, 2024

One of the ten staff records were missing an affidavit and photo ID. NOTE: Corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.5537(a)(3)Aug 8, 2024

No documentation for the carbon monoxide was available at the time of inspection. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(14)Aug 8, 2024

One of the ten children files was missing school-age information. One of the ten children files was missing food allergy information. Five of the ten children files were missing special care statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-08

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Aug 8, 2024

Two medications stored in the office were expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Aug 8, 2024

Five of the ten children files were missing updated immunization records. Four of the ten children records were missing healthcare statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 8, 2024

Fire inspection was last conducted on 7.3.23.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-09

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Aug 8, 2024

Two medications stored in the office were expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Aug 8, 2024

Five of the ten children files were missing updated immunization records. Four of the ten children records were missing healthcare statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-09

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(14)Aug 8, 2024

One of the ten children files was missing school-age information. One of the ten children files was missing food allergy information. Five of the ten children files were missing special care statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.5537(a)(3)Aug 8, 2024

No documentation for the carbon monoxide was available at the time of inspection. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Aug 8, 2024

One of the ten staff records were missing an affidavit and photo ID. NOTE: Corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(3)Aug 8, 2024

The caregiver in the PreK classroom stated there were 14 children when it was verified there were 15 children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-08

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Aug 8, 2024

Two medications stored in the office were expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Aug 8, 2024

Five of the ten children files were missing updated immunization records. Four of the ten children records were missing healthcare statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 8, 2024

Fire inspection was last conducted on 7.3.23.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-09

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(14)Aug 8, 2024

One of the ten children files was missing school-age information. One of the ten children files was missing food allergy information. Five of the ten children files were missing special care statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.5537(a)(3)Aug 8, 2024

No documentation for the carbon monoxide was available at the time of inspection. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Aug 8, 2024

One of the ten staff records were missing an affidavit and photo ID. NOTE: Corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(3)Aug 8, 2024

The caregiver in the PreK classroom stated there were 14 children when it was verified there were 15 children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 8, 2024

Fire inspection was last conducted on 7.3.23.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Jan 12, 2024

Four fire extinguishers in the operation had not been serviced in over one year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Jan 12, 2024

Four fire extinguishers in the operation had not been serviced in over one year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Jan 12, 2024

Four fire extinguishers in the operation had not been serviced in over one year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jan 10, 2024

The emergency practices log reflects that there has been no fire drill done since July/2023. Only two severe weather/lockdown drills were conducted during the last calendar year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jan 10, 2024

The emergency practices log reflects that there has been no fire drill done since July/2023. Only two severe weather/lockdown drills were conducted during the last calendar year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jan 10, 2024

The emergency practices log reflects that there has been no fire drill done since July/2023. Only two severe weather/lockdown drills were conducted during the last calendar year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-31

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Jan 13, 2023

Several trash cans in the operation containing food scraps did not have lids

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Jan 13, 2023

A child with an allergy did not have an allergy action plan readily available for review in their file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jan 13, 2023

The last fire drill documented was in July 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jan 13, 2023

Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not contain updated immunization records

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Jan 13, 2023

Two of the ten children's files reviewed did not have the health statement signed by a physican within twelve months of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

CRITICALSAFETY746.5207(b)Jan 13, 2023

The emergecny evacuation diagrams were not posted in each classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Jan 13, 2023

Several trash cans in the operation containing food scraps did not have lids

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Jan 13, 2023

A child with an allergy did not have an allergy action plan readily available for review in their file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jan 13, 2023

The last fire drill documented was in July 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jan 13, 2023

Eight of the ten personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jan 13, 2023

Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not contain updated immunization records

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

CRITICALSAFETY746.5207(b)Jan 13, 2023

The emergecny evacuation diagrams were not posted in each classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Jan 13, 2023

A child with an allergy did not have an allergy action plan readily available for review in their file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jan 13, 2023

The last fire drill documented was in July 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Jan 13, 2023

Several trash cans in the operation containing food scraps did not have lids

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jan 13, 2023

Eight of the ten personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Jan 13, 2023

Two of the ten children's files reviewed did not have the health statement signed by a physican within twelve months of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jan 13, 2023

Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not contain updated immunization records

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jan 13, 2023

Eight of the ten personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Jan 13, 2023

Two of the ten children's files reviewed did not have the health statement signed by a physican within twelve months of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

CRITICALSAFETY746.5207(b)Jan 13, 2023

The emergecny evacuation diagrams were not posted in each classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-18

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 17, 2022

The previous fire inspection occurred on 10/27/2020 which is past the required annual timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Aug 17, 2022

In the infant room, there were two children seated in a toddler table and the safety straps were not secured. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the toddler table.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Aug 17, 2022

In the outdoor play area, there was one board missing in the fence which left a gap large enough that a child could become entangled or escape through the fence.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 17, 2022

The previous fire inspection occurred on 10/27/2020 which is past the required annual timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Aug 17, 2022

In the outdoor play area, there was one board missing in the fence which left a gap large enough that a child could become entangled or escape through the fence.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Aug 17, 2022

In the infant room, there were two children seated in a toddler table and the safety straps were not secured. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the toddler table.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Aug 17, 2022

In the outdoor play area, there was one board missing in the fence which left a gap large enough that a child could become entangled or escape through the fence.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Aug 17, 2022

In the infant room, there were two children seated in a toddler table and the safety straps were not secured. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the toddler table.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 17, 2022

The previous fire inspection occurred on 10/27/2020 which is past the required annual timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jul 14, 2022

A child found a pill on the floor that was prescribed for an adult, and put it in their mouth.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jul 14, 2022

Prescription medication was placed in a caregivers pocket that was unsecured which caused the medication to fall onto the floor making it accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-05

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jul 14, 2022

During the investigation an individual was observed in direct care of children without receiving background check eligibility notification. This was corrected when the employee was removed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jul 14, 2022

Prescription medication was placed in a caregivers pocket that was unsecured which caused the medication to fall onto the floor making it accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jul 14, 2022

A child found a pill on the floor that was prescribed for an adult, and put it in their mouth.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Jul 14, 2022

Neglect occurred when a child found a pill on the floor that was prescribed for an adult, and put it in their mouth.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Jul 14, 2022

Neglect occurred when a child found a pill on the floor that was prescribed for an adult, and put it in their mouth.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-16

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jul 14, 2022

During the investigation an individual was observed in direct care of children without receiving background check eligibility notification. This was corrected when the employee was removed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jul 14, 2022

A child found a pill on the floor that was prescribed for an adult, and put it in their mouth.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jul 14, 2022

Prescription medication was placed in a caregivers pocket that was unsecured which caused the medication to fall onto the floor making it accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Jul 14, 2022

Neglect occurred when a child found a pill on the floor that was prescribed for an adult, and put it in their mouth.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-16

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jul 14, 2022

During the investigation an individual was observed in direct care of children without receiving background check eligibility notification. This was corrected when the employee was removed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Sep 7, 2021

The diaper changing mat used by the 18-24 month classrooms was observed with tears to the surface. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection by diaper changing mat being replaced with a new mat.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(13)Sep 7, 2021

Five children's files were lacking a completed special needs statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Sep 7, 2021

The diaper changing mat used by the 18-24 month classrooms was observed with tears to the surface. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection by diaper changing mat being replaced with a new mat.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(13)Sep 7, 2021

Five children's files were lacking a completed special needs statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Sep 7, 2021

The diaper changing mat used by the 18-24 month classrooms was observed with tears to the surface. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection by diaper changing mat being replaced with a new mat.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(13)Sep 7, 2021

Five children's files were lacking a completed special needs statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)May 6, 2021

Based on information obtained through interviews and video surveillance of incident, supervision was inadequate when two children were involved in a physical altercation causing injuries to one of the children. The positioning of caregivers in the classroom interfered with their ability to maintain visual and/or auditory awareness and ability to intervene more quickly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)May 6, 2021

Based on information obtained through interviews and video surveillance of incident, supervision was inadequate when two children were involved in a physical altercation causing injuries to one of the children. The positioning of caregivers in the classroom interfered with their ability to maintain visual and/or auditory awareness and ability to intervene more quickly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)May 6, 2021

Based on information obtained through interviews and video surveillance of incident, supervision was inadequate when two children were involved in a physical altercation causing injuries to one of the children. The positioning of caregivers in the classroom interfered with their ability to maintain visual and/or auditory awareness and ability to intervene more quickly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-21

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Bear Child Care Center, Inc.'s safety grade?

Little Bear Child Care Center, Inc. has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Little Bear Child Care Center, Inc. have?

Little Bear Child Care Center, Inc. has 93 total violations on record, including 69 critical, 24 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Little Bear Child Care Center, Inc. last inspected?

Little Bear Child Care Center, Inc. was last inspected on February 10, 2026.

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