Little Bear Learning Academy
212 MARKET ST, Baird, TX 79504 · Callahan County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 53
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 12:00 AM-12:00 AM
- Director / administrator
- Shauna Mcarthur
- Phone
- (325) 370-4498
- Regulated since
- Dec 11, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1466277 · number 1789396
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 classes did not have actvity plans available for review or posted. 1 clasroom had an outdated activity plan posted from April 2025.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-29. Correction verified 2025-11-28.
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Other
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Oct 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-22. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
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Records & paperwork
3 staff files observed did not have educational documentation.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-11-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 13, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver did not meet the minimum education requirements.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-11. Correction verified 2025-12-22.
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-11. Correction verified 2026-01-14.
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Staff background & training
It was determined through the course of the investigation that training certificates for caregivers were falsified.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-29. Correction verified 2026-02-01.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 31, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
An employee disciplined their own child, however the discipline included spanking which violated the requirements in the discipline subchapter.
HHSC 746.2807 — Employees Discipline Own Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-10-08.
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Other
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Jun 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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.