Bear Cave Learning Center
Licensed Center · La Vernia, Wilson County, TX · Operation No. 1818360
Bear Cave Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued January 5, 2026. In the state's 60-month public window it has 7 inspections on record with 10 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 5, 2026
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
101 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
212 Fm 1346, La Vernia, TX 78121-4234
The 60-month record
7
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
10
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 0 · Medium High 4 · Medium 5 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| May 29, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Inspection | 6 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
Deficiency records
June 30, 2026 Standard § 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not interact positively with a child in care. Note: The caregiver was immediately terminated following the incident.
Corrected: July 30, 2026
September 24, 2025 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Three of the six staff files reviewed did not have a notarized employment affidavit available for review.
Corrected: October 1, 2025
September 24, 2025 Standard § 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: September 24, 2025
September 24, 2025 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One of the ten children's files did not have requred information, emergency contact addrerss, listed on the admission paperwork.
Corrected: October 1, 2025
September 24, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One of the ten children's files did not include an acceptable immunization record.
Corrected: October 8, 2025
September 24, 2025 Standard § 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
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One of the ten children's files reviewed did not include a signed health statement.
Corrected: October 8, 2025
September 24, 2025 Standard § 746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The two rooms that will be designated for infants (0-17 months) do not have sinks.
Corrected: October 8, 2025
July 9, 2025 Standard § 746.4003(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The first aid kit did not have a thermometer at the time of inspection.
Corrected: July 24, 2025
July 9, 2025 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A sanitation inspection was not conducted nor it was available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected: July 24, 2025
July 9, 2025 Standard § 746.4003(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The first aid kit did not have tweezers at the time of inspection.
Corrected: July 24, 2025
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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