The Bears Learning Center LLC
6901 S CAGE BLVD STE EF, Pharr, TX 78577 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 28
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Mara Garcia
- Phone
- (956) 782-2121
- Regulated since
- Jul 22, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1493194 · number 1807395
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver does yell at children as form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Other Serious
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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out four caregiver records reviewed was missing the following annual trainings for the year 1/22/2025-1/22/2026: hazardous materials, building safety, and medication administration.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-24. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Other
The activity plan posted in the toddler room does not outline the specific activities that must be completed each day of the week.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(2) — Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat in the toddler room was torn with the interior padding exposed. Note: The diaper changing mat was replaced with a new one during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a caregiver did not provide the level of supervision necessary to ensure a child's safety as caregiver was not aware of when child inserted crayon into ear until child expressed discomfort.
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 2025-03-11. Correction verified 2025-03-14.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the operation did not contact licensing within two days of a child requiring medical treatment from a medical professional.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-11. Correction verified 2025-03-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operational policies was missing the safe sleep policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Safety & premises
Emergency Plan for transportation has not been completed. Note: This was corrected by director generating the emergency plan for transportation during inspection.
HHSC 746.5619 — Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.