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The Bear Creek KinderCare

17527 W Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77084 · Harris County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

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

Better than 38%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #321 of 882 centers in Houston
4High risk
7Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
15 citations from 17 inspections and 9 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 6, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 2, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 31, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 31, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 16, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 6, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Caregiver conduct3
Staff ratios3
Health & medication1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 6, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The health inspection expired on 7/16/2025.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026
HighJan 29, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
Based on information provided there is a sufficient amount of evidence to suggest that caregiver had been yelling at the children in care.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2026
HighJan 29, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2026
HighAug 19, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/24/2025.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2025
MediumAug 27, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
1 out of 10 children did not have an immunization record on file.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2024
LowAug 27, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
6 out of 10 records did not have a physician health statement on file.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2024
Medium HighJan 19, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024
MediumJan 19, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing §746.1615
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.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024
HighOct 5, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on the summary of information obtained, a caregiver pulled the child's ear which led to a red mark on his ear.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2023
Medium HighSep 5, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
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.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023
Medium HighSep 5, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 5, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
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.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023
Medium HighApr 3, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
Two caregivers personnel file were reviewed and were missing proof of education qualifications.
Correction verified Apr 6, 2023
Medium HighSep 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation did not have the fire logs to review during business hours.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2022
Medium HighSep 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.5015(c)
I observed two water hoses unraveled on the playground area. Note: The director removed the items at the inspection.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity135 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 15, 1986
DirectorRosa Priego
Phone2818591465
State operation #212221- 747

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.

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 212221- 747 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.