Little Bear Learning Academy

Licensed Center in BAIRD, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 11, 2023

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 212 MARKET ST, BAIRD, TX 79504
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 11, 2023
Operation number: 1789396
Licensed capacity: 53 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 12:00 AM-12:00 AM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	12
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,522
Citations recorded	10
Record covers	December 4, 2023 – September 29, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	1
Medium High	7
Medium	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 29, 20262 citations recorded2 of 332 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

A caregiver was present and working in the infant classroom without the submission of a background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service TrainingRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver hired on 8/24/2026 was present and counted in ratio in the infant classroom with 6 infants. The caregiver was lacking 5 hours of pre-service training in required topics.

Correction verified by the state on September 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 13, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 31, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionNovember 18, 20251 citation recorded1 of 661 standards cited at this visit

746.2203(a) - Written Activity PlansRisk level: Medium

2 classes did not have actvity plans available for review or posted. 1 clasroom had an outdated activity plan posted from April 2025.

Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2025.

InspectionOctober 22, 20252 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsRisk level: Medium

3 staff files observed did not have educational documentation.

Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2025.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High

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 verified by the state on November 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 13, 20253 citations recorded3 of 7 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service TrainingRisk level: Medium High

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 verified by the state on January 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionRisk level: Medium High

It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver did not meet the minimum education requirements.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and RulesRisk level: Medium High

It was determined through the course of the investigation that training certificates for caregivers were falsified.

Correction verified by the state on February 1, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 31, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 3, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

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 verified by the state on January 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportDecember 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 606 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 5, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

An employee disciplined their own child, however the discipline included spanking which violated the requirements in the discipline subchapter.

Correction verified by the state on October 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 654 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 4, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.