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Texas HHSC records list 10 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated October 8, 2026.
The same records list 14 cited deficiencies dated January 10, 2024 to February 5, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 5 High, 4 Medium High, 4 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 6 corrected at inspection, 8 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 8 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 14 cited deficiencies for Little Bear Child Care Center, Inc. in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 High, 4 Medium High, 4 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 10 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-08.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 5 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| Medium | 4 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-02-05 · 746.2424 · High
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.
Correction date recorded: 2026-02-05
2025-10-16 · 746.3407(12) · High
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 at inspection
2025-10-16 · 746.3807(1) · High
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 at inspection
2026-02-05 · 746.2424 · High
Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-05. Correction verified: 2026-02-10.
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.
2025-10-16 · 746.3807(1) · High
Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-10-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-10-16 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-10-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-03-05 · 746.3809 · Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-03-05. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There were nine medications that were expired in the medicine box. Note: This was corrected when the director dispose the expired medication.
2025-03-05 · 746.4601(7) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-03-05. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-08-08 · 746.5537(a)(3) · Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-08-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
No documentation for the carbon monoxide was available at the time of inspection. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
2024-08-08 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-08. Correction verified: 2024-08-14.
The caregiver in the PreK classroom stated there were 14 children when it was verified there were 15 children in care.
2024-08-08 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-09. Correction verified: 2024-08-15.
Fire inspection was last conducted on 7.3.23.
2024-08-08 · 746.3809 · Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-08. Correction verified: 2024-08-21.
Two medications stored in the office were expired.
2024-08-08 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-09. Correction verified: 2024-09-09.
Five of the ten children files were missing updated immunization records. Four of the ten children records were missing healthcare statements.
2024-08-08 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-08-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One of the ten staff records were missing an affidavit and photo ID. NOTE: Corrected at inspection.
2024-08-08 · 746.605(14) · Medium
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-08. Correction verified: 2024-09-05.
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.
2024-01-12 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-31. Correction verified: 2024-02-05.
Four fire extinguishers in the operation had not been serviced in over one year.
2024-01-10 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-31. Correction verified: 2024-02-05.
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.
2023-01-13 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-27. Correction verified: 2023-02-03.
Two of the ten children's files reviewed did not have the health statement signed by a physican within twelve months of enrollment.
2023-01-13 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-27. Correction verified: 2023-02-03.
Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not contain updated immunization records
2023-01-13 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-18. Correction verified: 2023-01-18.
Several trash cans in the operation containing food scraps did not have lids
2023-01-13 · 746.5207(b) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-18. Correction verified: 2023-01-18.
The emergecny evacuation diagrams were not posted in each classroom.
2023-01-13 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-18. Correction verified: 2023-01-18.
The last fire drill documented was in July 2022.
2023-01-13 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-27. Correction verified: 2023-02-03.
Eight of the ten personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
2023-01-13 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-27. Correction verified: 2023-02-10.
A child with an allergy did not have an allergy action plan readily available for review in their file.
2022-08-17 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-08-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-08-17 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-31. Correction verified: 2022-08-31.
The previous fire inspection occurred on 10/27/2020 which is past the required annual timeframe.
2022-08-17 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-24. Correction verified: 2022-08-31.
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.
2022-07-14 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-22. Correction verified: 2022-08-09.
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.
2022-07-14 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-05. Correction verified: 2023-05-16.
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.
2022-07-14 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-16. Correction verified: 2022-08-17.
A child found a pill on the floor that was prescribed for an adult, and put it in their mouth.
2022-07-14 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-16. Correction verified: 2022-08-17.
Neglect occurred when a child found a pill on the floor that was prescribed for an adult, and put it in their mouth.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1250349
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.