Bear Cave Learning Center
212 FM 1346, La Vernia, TX 78121 · Wilson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 101
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kaitlyn Richards
- Phone
- (210) 862-2781
- Regulated since
- Jan 5, 2026
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1508617 · number 1818360
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-30. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
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Other
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May 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The two rooms that will be designated for infants (0-17 months) do not have sinks.
HHSC 746.2405(4) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-08. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
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Illness & medication
One of the ten children's files did not include an acceptable immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-08. Correction verified 2025-10-08.
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Safety & premises
One of the ten children's files did not have requred information, emergency contact addrerss, listed on the admission paperwork.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
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Other
One of the ten children's files reviewed did not include a signed health statement.
HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-08. Correction verified 2025-10-08.
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Records & paperwork
Three of the six staff files reviewed did not have a notarized employment affidavit available for review.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
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Records & paperwork
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.
HHSC 746.901(9) — Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A sanitation inspection was not conducted nor it was available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-24. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Food & allergies
The first aid kit did not have a thermometer at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(7) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-24. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Other
The first aid kit did not have tweezers at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(8) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-24. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Other
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.