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Childcare center · La Vernia, TX
Little Bear Child Care Center, Inc.
A licensed child care center in La Vernia, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 12992 US HIGHWAY 87 W, La Vernia, TX 78121
County: Wilson County
Phone: (830) 253-1166
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 129 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1630112
Permit: Full Permit, issued March 29, 2017
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1630112 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 9 inspections
- 15 citations from these visits (risk level: High 5, Medium High 4, Medium 5, Medium Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from July 14, 2022 to October 8, 2026, newest first: 15 visits and 29 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 8, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 5, 2026 · Correction verified: October 30, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of five children's files evaluated did not have current immunization records available for review.
February 10, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 5, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 5, 2026 · Correction verified: February 10, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
October 16, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
March 5, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were nine medications that were expired in the medicine box. Note: This was corrected when the director dispose the expired medication.
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
August 14, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 8, 2024 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 8, 2024 · Correction verified: September 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 9, 2024 · Correction verified: August 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Fire inspection was last conducted on 7.3.23.
746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
No documentation for the carbon monoxide was available at the time of inspection. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 8, 2024 · Correction verified: August 21, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two medications stored in the office were expired.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 9, 2024 · Correction verified: September 9, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Five of the ten children files were missing updated immunization records. Four of the ten children records were missing healthcare statements.
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 8, 2024 · Correction verified: August 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregiver in the PreK classroom stated there were 14 children when it was verified there were 15 children in care.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the ten staff records were missing an affidavit and photo ID. NOTE: Corrected at inspection.
January 12, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 31, 2024 · Correction verified: February 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four fire extinguishers in the operation had not been serviced in over one year.
January 10, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 31, 2024 · Correction verified: February 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
November 1, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 16, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
January 13, 2023 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 27, 2023 · Correction verified: February 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Eight of the ten personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 18, 2023 · Correction verified: January 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The last fire drill documented was in July 2022.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 27, 2023 · Correction verified: February 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two of the ten children's files reviewed did not have the health statement signed by a physican within twelve months of enrollment.
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 18, 2023 · Correction verified: January 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Several trash cans in the operation containing food scraps did not have lids
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 27, 2023 · Correction verified: February 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not contain updated immunization records
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 27, 2023 · Correction verified: February 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child with an allergy did not have an allergy action plan readily available for review in their file.
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 18, 2023 · Correction verified: January 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The emergecny evacuation diagrams were not posted in each classroom.
January 5, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
August 17, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 24, 2022 · Correction verified: August 31, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 31, 2022 · Correction verified: August 31, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The previous fire inspection occurred on 10/27/2020 which is past the required annual timeframe.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
July 14, 2022 · Investigation · 4 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 22, 2022 · Correction verified: August 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 16, 2022 · Correction verified: August 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child found a pill on the floor that was prescribed for an adult, and put it in their mouth.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 16, 2022 · Correction verified: August 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Neglect occurred when a child found a pill on the floor that was prescribed for an adult, and put it in their mouth.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 5, 2023 · Correction verified: May 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.