# The Bear Creek Kindercare The Bear Creek Kindercare is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Houston, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 135 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 17527 W Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77084 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 135 - License/permit: 212221- 747 - Operator: not published - Phone: (281) 859-1465 - Website: www.kindercare.com - Hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=101519 ## Inspection record 15 findings across 25 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-09-07 to 2026-08-06); 11 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-08-06 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-08-06: Annual Sanitation Inspection: The health inspection expired on 7/16/2025. (§746.3401(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3401-a)) - 2026-01-29 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2026-03-18: 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. (§746.2805(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-5)) - 2026-01-29 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2026-03-18: 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. (§746.1201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-1)) - 2025-08-19 — Fire safety & emergency drills, High risk, Correction verified 2025-09-19: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/24/2025. (§746.5101(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-a)) - 2024-08-27 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-09-06: Children's Records - Immunizations: 1 out of 10 children did not have an immunization record on file. (§746.603(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a-4)) - 2024-08-27 — Supervision & ratios, Low risk, Correction verified 2024-09-16: 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. (§746.611(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-611-a-1)) - 2024-01-19 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-03-11: 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. (§746.1615; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1615)) - 2024-01-19 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-03-11: 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. (§746.1601; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1601)) - 2023-10-05 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2023-12-04: 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. (§746.2805(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-3)) - 2023-09-05 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2023-09-05 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-09-18: 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. (§746.4751(c); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4751-c)) - 2023-09-05 — Safety hazards, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-09-18: 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. (§746.4751(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4751-b)) - 2023-04-03 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-04-06: Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion: Two caregivers personnel file were reviewed and were missing proof of education qualifications. (§746.1107(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1107-2)) - 2022-09-07 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-09-15: Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: The operation did not have the fire logs to review during business hours. (§746.5205(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5205-1)) - 2022-09-07 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§746.5015(c); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5015-c)) ## Nearby programs - [Blooming Daisies Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-879588) — 0.27 km, capacity 181 - [Texas Jump N Learn School Care](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1389237) — 0.33 km, capacity 70 - [Royal Children Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1342082) — 0.89 km, capacity 29 - [Brookhollow Christian Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-199352) — 0.96 km, capacity 300 - [Angel Watch Academy, LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1342387) — 1.53 km, capacity 33 - [Langham Creek Child Care Lab](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-138231) — 1.59 km, capacity 63 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 101519 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=101519 - us_census_geocoder record 17527 W LITTLE YORK RD|HOUSTON|TX|77084 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-101519 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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