Bear Cave Learning Center
Bear Cave Learning Center is a licensed child care center in La Vernia, TX, licensed for up to 101 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (3 of 10). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 7 centers in La Vernia and better than 26% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not interact positively with a child in care. Note: The caregiver was immediately terminated following the incident.
One of the ten children's files reviewed did not include a signed health statement.
One of the ten children's files did not include an acceptable immunization record.
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.
One of the ten children's files did not have requred information, emergency contact addrerss, listed on the admission paperwork.
The two rooms that will be designated for infants (0-17 months) do not have sinks.
Three of the six staff files reviewed did not have a notarized employment affidavit available for review.
The first aid kit did not have tweezers at the time of inspection.
The first aid kit did not have a thermometer at the time of inspection.
A sanitation inspection was not conducted nor it was available for review at the time of inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does Bear Cave Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Bear Cave Learning Center’s hours?
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Bear Cave Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Bear Cave Learning Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Bear Cave Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Alamo area, which includes La Vernia, is $42.00 a day for infants, $40.40 a day for toddlers and $39.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Bear Cave Learning Center had any serious violations?
No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 10 lower-risk citations, listed above.
How does Bear Cave Learning Center compare with other daycares in La Vernia?
It is #4 of 7 centers in La Vernia by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 26% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Bear Cave Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 31, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1818360 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.