Bear Cave Learning Center
LA VERNIA, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address212 FM 1346 LA VERNIA TX- 78121 4234
CityLA VERNIA, TX
CountyWILSON
Phone2108622781
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity86
SubsidiesN
License dateJanuary 5, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/24/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High5
- Medium8
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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212 FM 1346 LA VERNIA TX- 78121 4234, LA VERNIA, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/24/2025
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium5
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 746.6119/24/2025
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
One of the ten children's files reviewed did not include a signed health statement.
Corrected 10/8/2025 - Medium-Low riskStandard 746.9019/24/2025
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Three of the six staff files reviewed did not have a notarized employment affidavit available for review.
Corrected 10/1/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.6039/24/2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of the ten children's files did not include an acceptable immunization record.
Corrected 10/8/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.6059/24/2025
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One of the ten children's files did not have requred information, emergency contact addrerss, listed on the admission paperwork.
Corrected 10/1/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.24059/24/2025
746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
The two rooms that will be designated for infants (0-17 months) do not have sinks.
Corrected 10/8/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.9019/24/2025
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
Three of the six staff files did not include a copy of the individual's ID included in the file available for review. Noted: two of the three were provided during this inspection.
Corrected 9/24/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.34017/9/2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A sanitation inspection was not conducted nor it was available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected 7/24/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.40037/9/2025
746.4003(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
The first aid kit did not have a thermometer at the time of inspection.
Corrected 7/24/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.40037/9/2025
746.4003(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
The first aid kit did not have tweezers at the time of inspection.
Corrected 7/24/2025
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
$1,444/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: 86
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 1
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