Little Bear Child Care Center, Inc.
LA VERNIA, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address12992 US HIGHWAY 87 W LA VERNIA TX- 78121 5832
CityLA VERNIA, TX
CountyWILSON
Phone8302531166
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity129
SubsidiesY
License dateMarch 29, 2017
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High10
- Medium6
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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12992 US HIGHWAY 87 W LA VERNIA TX- 78121 5832, LA VERNIA, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/5/2026
- High4
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 746.24242/5/2026
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 2/5/2026
2025
- High riskStandard 746.340710/16/2025
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 at inspection - High riskStandard 746.380710/16/2025
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 at inspection - Medium riskStandard 746.38093/5/2025
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 at inspection - High riskStandard 746.46013/5/2025
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 at inspection
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,546/month
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Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: LA VERNIA, WILSON County
- Capacity: 129
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 9
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