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Bear Creek UMC School

16000 Rippling Water Dr, Houston, TX 770845.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
175
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1986
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About Bear Creek UMC School

Bear Creek UMC School is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 16, 1986, for up to 175 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infant through preschool age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
175 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:00-5:30 Monday-Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infant through preschool age
ProgramsPre-K and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (United Methodist Church)
CurriculumFrogstreet Curriculum
EnrichmentMotor, Music, Chapel
StaffTrained staff prepares activities according to the needs and abilities of the age group
Daily lifeExtended care: Extended hours: 7:00 am - 9:00 am and 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationTexas Rising Star
Licensed capacity175 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bear Creek UMC School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Bear Creek UMC School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
175 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#216660
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 17, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions

      “Based on information provided during the investigation inspection and interviews, there is a sufficient amount of evidence to state that the operation did not administer the medication according to the labeled directions.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026

  3. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 27, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15, 2023, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023

  7. Dec 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 13, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Bear Creek UMC School

Is Bear Creek UMC School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 16, 1986.

When was Bear Creek UMC School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bear Creek UMC School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 UMC School care for?

175, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Bear Creek UMC School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bear Creek UMC School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bear Creek UMC School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 463-2969 to ask.

What is Bear Creek UMC School's phone number?

(281) 463-2969.

Where is Bear Creek UMC School?

16000 Rippling Water Dr, Houston, TX 77084. The nearest other daycare we list is Club Busy Bee - BCE, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).