Little Bear Child Care Center
12992 US Highway 87 W, La Vernia, TX
3.2· 18 reviews
Y School Age @ La Vernia
- licensed capacity
- 153
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $156
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About Y School Age @ La Vernia
Y School Age @ La Vernia is a licensed child care center in La Vernia, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 18, 2015, for up to 153 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 153 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Judeo-Christian) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 153 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Y School Age @ La Vernia has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Wilson County has a median price of $156 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 Y School Age @ La Vernia
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 153 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1547458
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 15 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Sep 22, 2026Visit5 rules cited
744.1309(a)(2) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Site Director
“The site director did not have the required training for the annual year available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2026
744.1311(f) - Operation and Program Director Annual Training-Remaining hours specific topics
“When reviewing staff files, the required annual trainings, 13 out of thirty trainings, were not available to review.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2026
744.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-Service
“One out of four staff members' files did not have the required pre-service training available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026
744.1311(e)(2) - Operation and Program Director Annual Training-more than five years, management, supervision, leadership
“When reviewing the staff files, the training on leadership or management was not available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2026
744.1309(a)(1) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
“One out of three staff members did not have the required 15 hours of annual training available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2026
Sep 14, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
744.2653(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
“Three children diagnosed with a health condition who require life-saving medication did not have the forms available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
744.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio
“The operation was out of ratio when there was one caregiver to 39 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2026
744.2002(9) - Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - No Long Waiting Periods
“Children were asked to wait in the hallway before moving to the cafeteria, were the children sat at the table and waited again to do the activity. The wait time was at least ten minutes long from the time they waited in the hallway until they were told to start the activity.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2026
Nov 25, 2025Visit2 rules cited
744.1311(e)(2) - Operation and Program Director Annual Training-more than five years, management, supervision, leadership
“The program director is lacking management hours and Health and Safety training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025
744.1309(a)(1) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
“Three out of five caregivers' records reviewed did not have the required 15 training hours for the last full year of employment.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025
- Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2024Visit1 rule cited
744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
“Recite: 6 out of 10 staff members did not have the required health and safety annual trainings in emergency preparedness, administrating medication, preventing and responding to emergencies to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024
Oct 23, 2024Visit1 rule cited
744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
“6 out of 10 staff members did not have the required health and safety annual trainings in emergency preparedness, administrating medication, preventing and responding to emergencies to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
Oct 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
744.1013(b)(2) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows Responsibilities
“The caregiver left in charge of the operation could not provide needed information during the inspection and was unaware of her responsibilities.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
Nov 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“The current site director is not the director reported in CLASS. The site director has been changed reportedly since MArch of 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
744.2401(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“Snack documented on menus and served during inspection do not meet USDA food requirements for a two component snack, or nutritional requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023
- Jul 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
- Dec 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Y School Age @ La Vernia
Is Y School Age @ La Vernia licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 18, 2015.
When was Y School Age @ La Vernia last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Y School Age @ La Vernia had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Y School Age @ La Vernia care for?
153, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Y School Age @ La Vernia accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Y School Age @ La Vernia's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Y School Age @ La Vernia cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 924-2277 to ask.
What is Y School Age @ La Vernia's phone number?
(210) 924-2277.
Where is Y School Age @ La Vernia?
249 S FM 1346, La Vernia, TX 78121. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Bear Child Care Center, 1.1 miles away.