The Bear Creek KinderCare
The Bear Creek KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 135 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 15). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 13% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #321 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 38% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
The health inspection expired on 7/16/2025.
Based on information provided there is a sufficient amount of evidence to suggest that caregiver had been yelling at the children in care.
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.
The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/24/2025.
1 out of 10 children did not have an immunization record on file.
6 out of 10 records did not have a physician health statement on file.
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.
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.
Based on the summary of information obtained, a caregiver pulled the child's ear which led to a red mark on his ear.
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.
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.
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.
Two caregivers personnel file were reviewed and were missing proof of education qualifications.
The operation did not have the fire logs to review during business hours.
I observed two water hoses unraveled on the playground area. Note: The director removed the items at the inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does The Bear Creek KinderCare take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are The Bear Creek KinderCare’s hours?
6 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does The Bear Creek KinderCare accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does The Bear Creek KinderCare cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Bear Creek KinderCare for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has The Bear Creek KinderCare had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 29, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does The Bear Creek KinderCare compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #321 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 38% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was The Bear Creek KinderCare last inspected?
Aug 6, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 212221- 747 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.