Little Bear Child Care Center, Inc.
12992 US Highway 87 W, La Vernia, TX 78121
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
20 critical, 32 serious, 4 minor findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 5, 2026.
36 inspections · 0 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
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Licensed capacity: 129 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
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06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
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20 critical, 32 serious, 4 minor findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 5, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
13 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.2424 (4 visits); 746.3807(1) (4 visits); 746.3407(12) (4 visits); 746.3809 (8 visits); 746.4601(7) (4 visits); 746.603(a)(4) (4 visits); 746.5537(a)(3) (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(3) (4 visits); 746.605(14) (4 visits); 746.5101(a) (4 visits); 746.901(4) (4 visits); 746.5307(b) (4 visits); 746.5205(1) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Feb 10, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
56 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Two infants were observed to be asleep in places other than their crib. One infant was asleep in a swing and the other was asleep in a Boppy pillow on the floor. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers placed them in their cribs.
State verification published Feb 10, 2026.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Feb 10, 2026 to Feb 10, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 10, 2026 inspection
- Feb 10, 2026 inspection
- Feb 10, 2026 inspection
- Feb 10, 2026 inspection
- Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Two infants were observed to be asleep in places other than their crib. One infant was asleep in a swing and the other was asleep in a Boppy pillow on the floor. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers placed them in their cribs.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2424.
- Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Two infants were observed to be asleep in places other than their crib. One infant was asleep in a swing and the other was asleep in a Boppy pillow on the floor. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers placed them in their cribs.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2424.
- Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Two infants were observed to be asleep in places other than their crib. One infant was asleep in a swing and the other was asleep in a Boppy pillow on the floor. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers placed them in their cribs.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2424.
- Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Two infants were observed to be asleep in places other than their crib. One infant was asleep in a swing and the other was asleep in a Boppy pillow on the floor. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers placed them in their cribs.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2424.
- 2025
- Oct 16, 2025Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
A bottle of cough syrup was stored in a child's personal cubby. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the medication from the cubby.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3807(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were stored under the hand washing sink accessible to children in the toddler room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when director removed the chemicals.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Oct 16, 2025Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
A bottle of cough syrup was stored in a child's personal cubby. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the medication from the cubby.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3807(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were stored under the hand washing sink accessible to children in the toddler room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when director removed the chemicals.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Oct 16, 2025Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
A bottle of cough syrup was stored in a child's personal cubby. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the medication from the cubby.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3807(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were stored under the hand washing sink accessible to children in the toddler room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when director removed the chemicals.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Oct 16, 2025Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
A bottle of cough syrup was stored in a child's personal cubby. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the medication from the cubby.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3807(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were stored under the hand washing sink accessible to children in the toddler room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when director removed the chemicals.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Mar 5, 2025Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
The piece of lumbar at the platform of the car metal equipment play is broken and did not hold on weight. Note: This was corrected when a caregiver removed the play equipment from the playground.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
There were nine medications that were expired in the medicine box. Note: This was corrected when the director dispose the expired medication.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- Mar 5, 2025Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
The piece of lumbar at the platform of the car metal equipment play is broken and did not hold on weight. Note: This was corrected when a caregiver removed the play equipment from the playground.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
There were nine medications that were expired in the medicine box. Note: This was corrected when the director dispose the expired medication.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- Mar 5, 2025Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
The piece of lumbar at the platform of the car metal equipment play is broken and did not hold on weight. Note: This was corrected when a caregiver removed the play equipment from the playground.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
There were nine medications that were expired in the medicine box. Note: This was corrected when the director dispose the expired medication.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- Mar 5, 2025Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
The piece of lumbar at the platform of the car metal equipment play is broken and did not hold on weight. Note: This was corrected when a caregiver removed the play equipment from the playground.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
There were nine medications that were expired in the medicine box. Note: This was corrected when the director dispose the expired medication.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- 2024
- Aug 14, 2024 to Aug 14, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 14, 2024 inspection
- Aug 14, 2024 inspection
- Aug 14, 2024 inspection
- Aug 14, 2024 inspection
- Aug 8, 2024Inspection7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection was last conducted on 7.3.23.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Five of the ten children files were missing updated immunization records. Four of the ten children records were missing healthcare statements.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
No documentation for the carbon monoxide was available at the time of inspection. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
The caregiver in the PreK classroom stated there were 14 children when it was verified there were 15 children in care.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
One of the ten children files was missing school-age information. One of the ten children files was missing food allergy information. Five of the ten children files were missing special care statements.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(14).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Two medications stored in the office were expired.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One of the ten staff records were missing an affidavit and photo ID. NOTE: Corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
- Aug 8, 2024Inspection7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection was last conducted on 7.3.23.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
One of the ten children files was missing school-age information. One of the ten children files was missing food allergy information. Five of the ten children files were missing special care statements.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(14).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Five of the ten children files were missing updated immunization records. Four of the ten children records were missing healthcare statements.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Two medications stored in the office were expired.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
The caregiver in the PreK classroom stated there were 14 children when it was verified there were 15 children in care.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
No documentation for the carbon monoxide was available at the time of inspection. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a)(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One of the ten staff records were missing an affidavit and photo ID. NOTE: Corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
- Aug 8, 2024Inspection7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection was last conducted on 7.3.23.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Two medications stored in the office were expired.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
The caregiver in the PreK classroom stated there were 14 children when it was verified there were 15 children in care.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Five of the ten children files were missing updated immunization records. Four of the ten children records were missing healthcare statements.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
No documentation for the carbon monoxide was available at the time of inspection. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
One of the ten children files was missing school-age information. One of the ten children files was missing food allergy information. Five of the ten children files were missing special care statements.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(14).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One of the ten staff records were missing an affidavit and photo ID. NOTE: Corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
- Aug 8, 2024Inspection7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection was last conducted on 7.3.23.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
No documentation for the carbon monoxide was available at the time of inspection. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
The caregiver in the PreK classroom stated there were 14 children when it was verified there were 15 children in care.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Five of the ten children files were missing updated immunization records. Four of the ten children records were missing healthcare statements.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Two medications stored in the office were expired.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
One of the ten children files was missing school-age information. One of the ten children files was missing food allergy information. Five of the ten children files were missing special care statements.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(14).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One of the ten staff records were missing an affidavit and photo ID. NOTE: Corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
- Jan 12, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Four fire extinguishers in the operation had not been serviced in over one year.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- Jan 12, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Four fire extinguishers in the operation had not been serviced in over one year.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- Jan 12, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Four fire extinguishers in the operation had not been serviced in over one year.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- Jan 12, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Four fire extinguishers in the operation had not been serviced in over one year.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- Jan 10, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The emergency practices log reflects that there has been no fire drill done since July/2023. Only two severe weather/lockdown drills were conducted during the last calendar year.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Jan 10, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The emergency practices log reflects that there has been no fire drill done since July/2023. Only two severe weather/lockdown drills were conducted during the last calendar year.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Jan 10, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The emergency practices log reflects that there has been no fire drill done since July/2023. Only two severe weather/lockdown drills were conducted during the last calendar year.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Jan 10, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The emergency practices log reflects that there has been no fire drill done since July/2023. Only two severe weather/lockdown drills were conducted during the last calendar year.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- 2023
- Nov 1, 2023 to Nov 1, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Nov 1, 2023 inspection
- Nov 1, 2023 inspection
- Nov 1, 2023 inspection
- Nov 1, 2023 inspection
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- May 16, 2023 to May 16, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 16, 2023 inspection
- May 16, 2023 inspection
- May 16, 2023 inspection
- May 16, 2023 inspection
- Jan 13, 2023Inspection7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
The emergecny evacuation diagrams were not posted in each classroom.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Several trash cans in the operation containing food scraps did not have lids
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of the ten children's files reviewed did not have the health statement signed by a physican within twelve months of enrollment.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill documented was in July 2022.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not contain updated immunization records
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with an allergy did not have an allergy action plan readily available for review in their file.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Eight of the ten personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Standard 746.901(4).
- Jan 13, 2023Inspection7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of the ten children's files reviewed did not have the health statement signed by a physican within twelve months of enrollment.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with an allergy did not have an allergy action plan readily available for review in their file.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not contain updated immunization records
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill documented was in July 2022.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
The emergecny evacuation diagrams were not posted in each classroom.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Several trash cans in the operation containing food scraps did not have lids
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Eight of the ten personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Standard 746.901(4).
- Jan 13, 2023Inspection7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with an allergy did not have an allergy action plan readily available for review in their file.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
The emergecny evacuation diagrams were not posted in each classroom.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Several trash cans in the operation containing food scraps did not have lids
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of the ten children's files reviewed did not have the health statement signed by a physican within twelve months of enrollment.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not contain updated immunization records
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill documented was in July 2022.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Eight of the ten personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Standard 746.901(4).
- Jan 13, 2023Inspection7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Several trash cans in the operation containing food scraps did not have lids
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with an allergy did not have an allergy action plan readily available for review in their file.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not contain updated immunization records
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill documented was in July 2022.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
The emergecny evacuation diagrams were not posted in each classroom.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of the ten children's files reviewed did not have the health statement signed by a physican within twelve months of enrollment.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Eight of the ten personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Standard 746.901(4).
- Jan 5, 2023 to Jan 5, 20234 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Jan 5, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 5, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 5, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 5, 2023 complaint investigation
- 2022
- Aug 17, 2022Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The previous fire inspection occurred on 10/27/2020 which is past the required annual timeframe.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
In the infant room, there were two children seated in a toddler table and the safety straps were not secured. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the toddler table.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the outdoor play area, there was one board missing in the fence which left a gap large enough that a child could become entangled or escape through the fence.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Aug 17, 2022Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The previous fire inspection occurred on 10/27/2020 which is past the required annual timeframe.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
In the infant room, there were two children seated in a toddler table and the safety straps were not secured. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the toddler table.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the outdoor play area, there was one board missing in the fence which left a gap large enough that a child could become entangled or escape through the fence.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Aug 17, 2022Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The previous fire inspection occurred on 10/27/2020 which is past the required annual timeframe.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
In the infant room, there were two children seated in a toddler table and the safety straps were not secured. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the toddler table.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the outdoor play area, there was one board missing in the fence which left a gap large enough that a child could become entangled or escape through the fence.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Aug 17, 2022Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The previous fire inspection occurred on 10/27/2020 which is past the required annual timeframe.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the outdoor play area, there was one board missing in the fence which left a gap large enough that a child could become entangled or escape through the fence.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
In the infant room, there were two children seated in a toddler table and the safety straps were not secured. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the toddler table.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2407.
- Jul 14, 2022Complaint investigation4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Neglect occurred when a child found a pill on the floor that was prescribed for an adult, and put it in their mouth.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Prescription medication was placed in a caregivers pocket that was unsecured which caused the medication to fall onto the floor making it accessible to children.
Correction verified May 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the investigation an individual was observed in direct care of children without receiving background check eligibility notification. This was corrected when the employee was removed.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A child found a pill on the floor that was prescribed for an adult, and put it in their mouth.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Jul 14, 2022Complaint investigation4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the investigation an individual was observed in direct care of children without receiving background check eligibility notification. This was corrected when the employee was removed.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A child found a pill on the floor that was prescribed for an adult, and put it in their mouth.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Neglect occurred when a child found a pill on the floor that was prescribed for an adult, and put it in their mouth.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Prescription medication was placed in a caregivers pocket that was unsecured which caused the medication to fall onto the floor making it accessible to children.
Correction verified May 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Jul 14, 2022Complaint investigation4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Prescription medication was placed in a caregivers pocket that was unsecured which caused the medication to fall onto the floor making it accessible to children.
Correction verified May 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Neglect occurred when a child found a pill on the floor that was prescribed for an adult, and put it in their mouth.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the investigation an individual was observed in direct care of children without receiving background check eligibility notification. This was corrected when the employee was removed.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A child found a pill on the floor that was prescribed for an adult, and put it in their mouth.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Jul 14, 2022Complaint investigation4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Prescription medication was placed in a caregivers pocket that was unsecured which caused the medication to fall onto the floor making it accessible to children.
Correction verified May 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A child found a pill on the floor that was prescribed for an adult, and put it in their mouth.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the investigation an individual was observed in direct care of children without receiving background check eligibility notification. This was corrected when the employee was removed.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Neglect occurred when a child found a pill on the floor that was prescribed for an adult, and put it in their mouth.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Mar 29, 2017
- Capacity
- 129 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Wilson
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- What will we pay in the first month, and what is refundable? Confirm how the deposit is credited.
- Is a place available for our age group and start date? Can you confirm that in writing?
- Who would be our child’s regular teacher, and how are absences covered? What are the current classroom ratios?
- What changed after the finding about “Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat”? Can you show the correction evidence and how the procedure is checked today?
- The same standard appears on more than one visit. What has changed to prevent recurrence?
- How do you handle allergies, medication, accessibility, and additional support needs?
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Contact & location
12992 US Highway 87 W, La Vernia, TX 78121
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