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Home › TX › La Vernia › Little Bear Child Care Center, Inc.
12992 US HIGHWAY 87 W, La Vernia TX 78121-5832 · License #1630112 · Center · Licensed Center
When they operate
Ages served
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.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Oct 16, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
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.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
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.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
A child found a pill on the floor that was prescribed for an adult, and put it in their mouth.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Neglect occurred when a child found a pill on the floor that was prescribed for an adult, and put it in their mouth.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
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Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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 Corrected by Oct 16, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection was last conducted on 7.3.23.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Aug 8, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Aug 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3809 · Medication No Longer Used
Two medications stored in the office were expired.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5307(b) · Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Four fire extinguishers in the operation had not been serviced in over one year.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Eight of the ten personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations
Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not contain updated immunization records
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5207(b) · Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
The emergecny evacuation diagrams were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill documented was in July 2022.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407(8) · Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Several trash cans in the operation containing food scraps did not have lids
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Aug 17, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3503(a) · Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat used by the 18-24 month classrooms was observed with tears to the surface. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection by diaper changing mat being replaced with a new mat.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.605(13) · Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Five children's files were lacking a completed special needs statement.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.