- Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
Inspector's note: The health inspection expired on 7/16/2025. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-27.
Licensed Center · Texas
The Bear Creek Kindercare
17527 W Little York Rd, Houston
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 135
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- Accredited,After School Care,Drop-In Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Feb 15, 1986
- Phone
- 2818591465
- Website
- www.kindercare.com
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Inspector's note: Based on information provided there is a sufficient amount of evidence to suggest that caregiver had been yelling at the children in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-03-05. - Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-03-05.
- Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Inspector's note: The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/24/2025. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-05.
- Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 children did not have an immunization record on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-06. - Non-critical Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Inspector's note: 6 out of 10 records did not have a physician health statement on file. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-09-17.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-04. - Non-critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-04.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Inspector's note: Based on the summary of information obtained, a caregiver pulled the child's ear which led to a red mark on his ear. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-12-06.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-08. - Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-08. - Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Inspector's note: Two caregivers personnel file were reviewed and were missing proof of education qualifications. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-06.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.