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Little Bear Learning Academy

212 MARKET ST, Baird, TX 79504

Operation number:
1789396
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Callahan
Capacity:
53
License effective:
December 11, 2023
Hours:
12:00 AM-12:00 AM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3253704498
Email:
ssmcarthur85@yahoo.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for Little Bear Learning Academy from December 4, 2023 through May 13, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on November 18, 2025 and involved individual needs and accommodations.

Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Two later inspections, from March 31, 2026 through May 13, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in Callahan County

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.57
Local median
0.79

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
35%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.25

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
2 classes did not have actvity plans available for review or posted. 1 clasroom had an outdated activity plan posted from April 2025.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A 25 month old child was observed to be combined in a classroom with a 4 month old. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the classroom.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
3 staff files observed did not have educational documentation.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
It was determined through the course of the investigation that training certificates for caregivers were falsified.
Correction deadline
January 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver did not meet the minimum education requirements.
Correction deadline
December 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
It was determined that a caregiver hired in September 2025 did not complete pre-service training as required prior to being placed in a classroom and having unsupervised access to children in care.
Correction deadline
December 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Portions of the wood flooring are detached from the floor and loose causing a tripping hazard. Portions of the wall are chipped in the restroom. There is a hole in the wood floor near the back entrance of the operation that is used to enter and exit to the playground.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
An employee disciplined their own child, however the discipline included spanking which violated the requirements in the discipline subchapter.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
Official code
746.2807