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La Vernia, TX 78121 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Bear Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 129
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About Little Bear Child Care Center
Little Bear Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in La Vernia, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 29, 2017, for up to 129 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 129 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 129 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Bear Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wilson County has a median price of $171 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.
Infant
Center$171
Home daycare$154
Toddler
Center$160
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$156
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$149
Home daycare$139
State record
Inspection reports for Little Bear Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 129 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1630112
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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See all 14 visits
- Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2424 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2026
Oct 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(12) - 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 visit
746.3807(1) - 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 visit
Mar 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3809 - 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 visit
746.4601(7) - 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 visit
- Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 8, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
746.901(4) - 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 visit
746.5537(a)(3) - 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 visit
746.605(14) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024
746.1205(a)(3) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“Two medications stored in the office were expired.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Fire inspection was last conducted on 7.3.23.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
Jan 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Four fire extinguishers in the operation had not been serviced in over one year.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(1) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024
- Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
Jan 13, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“Several trash cans in the operation containing food scraps did not have lids”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Eight of the ten personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2023
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“The emergecny evacuation diagrams were not posted in each classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023
746.603(a)(3) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2023
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The last fire drill documented was in July 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not contain updated immunization records”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2023
746.3819 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023
- Jan 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Aug 17, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.5101(a) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022
746.2407 - 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 visit
746.3407 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022
Jul 14, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1201(4) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2022
746.1201(1) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2023
746.1203(4) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2022
745.641 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Bear Child Care Center
Is Little Bear Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 29, 2017.
When was Little Bear Child Care Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Bear Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Little Bear Child Care Center care for?
129, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Bear Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Bear Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Bear Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 253-1166 to ask.
What is Little Bear Child Care Center's phone number?
(830) 253-1166.
Where is Little Bear Child Care Center?
12992 US Highway 87 W, La Vernia, TX 78121. The nearest other daycare we list is Y School Age @ La Vernia, 1.1 miles away.