Pines Montessori School
3535 Cedar Knolls Dr, Kingwood, TX
YMCA @ Bear Branch Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $156
- year first permitted
- 1994
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About
About YMCA @ Bear Branch Elementary
YMCA @ Bear Branch Elementary is a licensed child care center in Kingwood, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 27, 1994, for up to 60 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA @ Bear Branch Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $156 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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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
State record
Inspection reports for YMCA @ Bear Branch Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- Permit issued
- 1994
- License number
- #502541- 2729
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 17, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 14 visits
- Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“The facility failed to report the designated site director is no longer at the facility.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2025
- May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 29, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“The facility failed to notify Child Care Regultions there was a change with the Program and Site Director within 5 days of the change.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
744.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
“The facility failed to report an individual who had been previously identified as a controlling person, is no longer with the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
- Dec 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 11, 2022Visit1 rule cited
744.201(4) - Designating Director
“The operation does not have a designated site director. The follow-up was not submitted by the follow-up date.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2022
Mar 3, 2022Visit1 rule cited
744.201(4) - Designating Director
“The operation does not have a designated site director. The follow-up was not submitted by the follow-up date.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2022
Show 4 earlier visits
- Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2022Visit1 rule cited
744.201(4) - Designating Director
“The operation does not have a designated site director. Follow up was not submitted by follow up date.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
- Dec 13, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 3, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One staff member did not have a active background check and had access to the children. Note: the staff member left during the inspection”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2021
744.201(4) - Designating Director
“The operation does not have a designated site director.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA @ Bear Branch Elementary
Is YMCA @ Bear Branch Elementary licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 27, 1994.
When was YMCA @ Bear Branch Elementary last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 17, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA @ Bear Branch Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 YMCA @ Bear Branch Elementary care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does YMCA @ Bear Branch Elementary accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA @ Bear Branch Elementary's hours?
Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does YMCA @ Bear Branch Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 360-2500 to ask.
What is YMCA @ Bear Branch Elementary's phone number?
(281) 360-2500.
Where is YMCA @ Bear Branch Elementary?
3500 Garden Lake Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339. The nearest other daycare we list is Pines Montessori School, 0.2 miles away.