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Desoto, TX 75115 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bear Creek Childrens Center
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 1994
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About
About Bear Creek Childrens Center
Bear Creek Childrens Center is a licensed child care center in Glenn Heights, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 13, 1994, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bear Creek Childrens Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Infant
Center$194
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$163
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$164
Home daycare$151
State record
Inspection reports for Bear Creek Childrens Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1994
- License number
- #501850
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 16 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Cleaning supplies were found under the sink in the Pre-K room. Cleaning supplies were accessible to children.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Two toddler rooms had cleaning supplies under the cabinets. The items were accessible to children. The location of both of these items were in the toddlers bathrooms.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
“Children's cots were not set up in a way that provided the caregiver sufficient space to walk through each cot.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
- Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
- Nov 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“2 of 4 employees did not have their 24 hours of annual traing.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The operation had standing water on the play ground.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
Jun 29, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“2 of the 8 children's immunization records were incomplete and not current”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“1 of the 8 records did not have the emergency contact person's phone number”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“I observed an active ant pile on the playground”
The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2023
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“In the toddler classroom, I observed 2 electrial outlets did not have chlildproof covers”
Corrected during the visit
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“2 of the 3 employee records did not have proof of high school diploma or equivalent”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2023
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“3 of the 8 records did not have the operational policy verification”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023
- Jul 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 28, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“The caregiver in the nap room was observed to be on her phone for personal use instead of supervising the children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2021
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“The was a caregiver alone with children that had less than 2 years of experience and she had no pre-service training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
“The operation did not have proof of current liability insurance.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Bear Creek Childrens Center
Is Bear Creek Childrens Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 13, 1994.
When was Bear Creek Childrens Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bear Creek Childrens Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 5 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Bear Creek Childrens Center care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bear Creek Childrens Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bear Creek Childrens Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bear Creek Childrens Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 223-7437 to ask.
What is Bear Creek Childrens Center's phone number?
(972) 223-7437.
Where is Bear Creek Childrens Center?
101 E Bear Creek Rd, Glenn Heights, TX 75154. The nearest other daycare we list is Principal Scholars Academy, 0.3 miles away.