The Bear Creek Kindercare
17527 W LITTLE YORK RD, Houston, TX 77084 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 135
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Rosa Priego
- Phone
- (281) 859-1465
- Regulated since
- Feb 15, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 101519 · number 212221- 747
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | Other (3) |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3) |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The health inspection expired on 7/16/2025.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-27. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Other
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Mar 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-05. Correction verified 2026-03-18.
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Other Serious
Based on information provided there is a sufficient amount of evidence to suggest that caregiver had been yelling at the children in care.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-05. Correction verified 2026-03-18.
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Other Serious
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/24/2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
1 out of 10 children did not have an immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Supervision & ratios
6 out of 10 records did not have a physician health statement on file.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-09-17. Correction verified 2024-09-16.
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Illness & medication
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Mar 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1615 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the summary of information obtained, a caregiver pulled the child's ear which led to a red mark on his ear.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-06. Correction verified 2023-12-04.
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Other Serious
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Sep 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-05.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-18.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-18.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers personnel file were reviewed and were missing proof of education qualifications.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-06. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 31, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
I observed two water hoses unraveled on the playground area. Note: The director removed the items at the inspection.
HHSC 746.5015(c) — Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the fire logs to review during business hours.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-15.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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