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Bear Creek Childrens Center

101 E Bear Creek Rd, Glenn Heights, TX 75154 · Dallas County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Bear Creek Childrens Center is a licensed child care center in Glenn Heights, TX, licensed for up to 100 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1994. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 14). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 21% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #459 of 693 centers in Dallas County and better than 39% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 39%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #459 of 693 centers in Dallas County
2High risk
8Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 16 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 14, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 28, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Training & qualifications3
Food & feeding2
Records & paperwork2
Sleep safety1
Health & medication1
Supervision1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

HighOct 22, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Cleaning supplies were found under the sink in the Pre-K room. Cleaning supplies were accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 21, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Two toddler rooms had cleaning supplies under the cabinets. The items were accessible to children. The location of both of these items were in the toddlers bathrooms.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 24, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space §746.2909(3)
Children's cots were not set up in a way that provided the caregiver sufficient space to walk through each cot.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2025
Medium HighMay 14, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The operation had standing water on the play ground.
Correction verified May 20, 2024
MediumMay 14, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
2 of 4 employees did not have their 24 hours of annual traing.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024
Medium HighJun 29, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
I observed an active ant pile on the playground
Correction verified Jul 5, 2023
MediumJun 29, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
2 of the 8 children's immunization records were incomplete and not current
Correction verified Aug 11, 2023
Medium HighJun 29, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
1 of the 8 records did not have the emergency contact person's phone number
Correction verified Aug 11, 2023
Medium HighJun 29, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
In the toddler classroom, I observed 2 electrial outlets did not have chlildproof covers
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 29, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies §746.503
3 of the 8 records did not have the operational policy verification
Correction verified Aug 11, 2023
Medium HighJun 29, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
2 of the 3 employee records did not have proof of high school diploma or equivalent
Correction verified Jul 11, 2023
Medium HighDec 28, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training §746.1301(2)(A)
The was a caregiver alone with children that had less than 2 years of experience and she had no pre-service training.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2022
Medium HighDec 28, 2021InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
The caregiver in the nap room was observed to be on her phone for personal use instead of supervising the children.
Correction verified Dec 31, 2021
MediumDec 28, 2021InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Maintained §746.201(8)
The operation did not have proof of current liability insurance.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity100 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 13, 1994
DirectorSharon Kelley
Phone9722237437
State operation #501850

Common questions

Does Bear Creek Childrens Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Bear Creek Childrens Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Bear Creek Childrens Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Bear Creek Childrens Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Bear Creek Childrens Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Glenn Heights, is $45.80 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Bear Creek Childrens Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 22, 2025: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Bear Creek Childrens Center compare with other daycares in Dallas County?

It is tied for #459 of 693 centers in Dallas County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 39% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Bear Creek Childrens Center last inspected?

Apr 23, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 501850 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.