Cub Care Early Learning Center
2002 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, Victoria, TX 77904 · Victoria County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 53
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Monica Thompson
- Phone
- (361) 573-2484
- Regulated since
- Feb 28, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1419453 · number 1752174
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (6) |
| 2025 | 15 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was yelling at children.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-08-03.
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Other Serious
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May 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was using their personal device while supervising children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
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Supervision & ratios
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that the 2-year-old classroom had one teacher with 13 students. This puts the classroom over ratio by 2 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver hit a child in the face.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
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Other Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that caregiver were grabbing and pulling children by the arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
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Other Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that caregivers are yelling at children.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
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Records & paperwork Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that 3 separate situations placed children at risk and they were not reported to CCR.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
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Other Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was vaping in the restroom.
HHSC 746.3703(d) — No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
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Other
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May 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Five infants lacked updated feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-05-04.
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Other
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Feb 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of six personnel files evaluated lacked acknowledgment of receiving orientation.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(1)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Staff background & training
One out of six personnel files evaluated lacked pre service training.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(2)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Staff background & training
Two out of six personnel files evaluated lacked current first aid training.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(3)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-11. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Staff background & training
Two out of six personnel files evaluated lacked current CPR training.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(4)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-11. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Staff background & training
Four out of six personnel files evaluated lacked twenty four hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(5)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-04. Correction verified 2025-12-04.
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Safety & premises
The gate on the playground does not fully latch.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Supervision & ratios
Two out of six children's files evaluated lacked acknowledgment of receiving the operational policies.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Records & paperwork
One out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a notarized affidavit on file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 3, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that two caregivers failed to demonstrate good judgement in the execution of their duties. The caregivers failed to do a count of children and did not conduct a name to face count, which resulted in a child being unsupervised and left outside for approximately 16 minutes.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-02. Correction verified 2026-02-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was left alone on the playground. The child exited the playground and was found banging on the door. The child was unsupervised for approximately 16 minutes.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-02. Correction verified 2026-02-10.
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Other Serious
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Jan 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Four infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-20. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Three caregivers did not wash the children's hands after changing their diapers.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies lacked complete information regarding physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies lacked information regarding how parents can access the minimum standards online and HHSC website.
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies lacked information regarding children with special needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Other
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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information gathered, caregivers have used corporal punishment as a form of discipline. Note: A caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-10-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered, a caregiver has been seen aggressively grabbing children by the arm. Note: Caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-10-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of four personnel files evaluated lacked current First Aid Training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Staff background & training
One out of four personnel files evaluated lacked CPR training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Staff background & training
The director lacked thirty hours of training for the period evaluated.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-31. Correction verified 2024-03-31.
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Staff background & training
The director lacked current SIDS training.
HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Supervision & ratios
Two out of four children's records lacked parent acknowledgment of receiving the operational policies.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-08. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One classroom was briefly over child/caregiver ratio by four children. Note: This was corrected when a second caregiver came into the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-09. Correction verified 2023-01-13.
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Other
All classrooms lacked a current written activity plan.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-11. Correction verified 2023-01-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation lacked and emergency preparedness plan.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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