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Cub Care Early Learning Center

2002 E Mockingbird Ln, Victoria, TX 77904 · Victoria County
8 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Cub Care Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Victoria, TX, licensed for up to 53 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 34 citations, 10 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (9 of 34). 19 citations came in the last 12 months, including 8 high-risk. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #27 of 31 centers in Victoria and better than 8% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 8%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #27 of 31 centers in Victoria
10High risk
14Medium High risk
9Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
34 citations from 19 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 19 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 1, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications9
Caregiver conduct7
Staff ratios5
Records & paperwork4
Other standards3
Food & feeding2
Building & playground safety2
Supervision1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

HighJun 26, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was yelling at children.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2026
HighMay 21, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver hit a child in the face.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2026Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
HighMay 21, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that 3 separate situations placed children at risk and they were not reported to CCR.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
HighMay 21, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that caregiver were grabbing and pulling children by the arm.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
HighMay 21, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers §746.3703(d)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was vaping in the restroom.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
HighMay 21, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that caregivers are yelling at children.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was using their personal device while supervising children.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
MediumMay 1, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Five infants lacked updated feeding instructions.
Correction verified May 4, 2026
Medium HighNov 4, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The gate on the playground does not fully latch.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2025
Medium HighNov 4, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training §746.1403(a)(2)(A)
One out of six personnel files evaluated lacked pre service training.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2025
Medium HighNov 4, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual §746.1403(a)(5)(A)
Four out of six personnel files evaluated lacked twenty four hours of annual training.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2025
MediumNov 4, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies §746.503
Two out of six children's files evaluated lacked acknowledgment of receiving the operational policies.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2025
MediumNov 4, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Orientation §746.1403(a)(1)(A)
One out of six personnel files evaluated lacked acknowledgment of receiving orientation.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2025
Medium HighNov 4, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric CPR §746.1403(a)(4)(A)
Two out of six personnel files evaluated lacked current CPR training.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2025
Medium HighNov 4, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing §746.1403(a)(3)(A)
Two out of six personnel files evaluated lacked current first aid training.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2025
Medium LowNov 4, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
One out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a notarized affidavit on file.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2025
HighNov 3, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
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.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2026
HighNov 3, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2026
MediumJan 16, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies lacked complete information regarding physical activity.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
MediumJan 16, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website §746.501(a)(23)
The operational policies lacked information regarding how parents can access the minimum standards online and HHSC website.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
Medium HighJan 16, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
Three caregivers did not wash the children's hands after changing their diapers.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
MediumJan 16, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The operational policies lacked information regarding children with special needs.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
MediumJan 16, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Four infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
HighSep 30, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on information gathered, a caregiver has been seen aggressively grabbing children by the arm. Note: Caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2024
HighSep 30, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
Based on information gathered, caregivers have used corporal punishment as a form of discipline. Note: A caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2024
Medium HighFeb 7, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training §746.1301(a)(6)(A)
The director lacked thirty hours of training for the period evaluated.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2024
Medium HighFeb 7, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
One out of four personnel files evaluated lacked CPR training.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024
Medium HighFeb 7, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
One out of four personnel files evaluated lacked current First Aid Training.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024
Medium HighFeb 7, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months §746.1311(d)
The director lacked current SIDS training.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2024
MediumFeb 7, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies §746.503
Two out of four children's records lacked parent acknowledgment of receiving the operational policies.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2024
Medium HighJan 9, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One classroom was briefly over child/caregiver ratio by four children. Note: This was corrected when a second caregiver came into the classroom.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2023
MediumJan 9, 2023InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
All classrooms lacked a current written activity plan.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2023
Medium HighSep 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The operation lacked and emergency preparedness plan.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity53 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 28, 2023
DirectorMonica Thompson
Phone3615732484
State operation #1752174

Common questions

Does Cub Care Early Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Cub Care Early Learning Center’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Cub Care Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Cub Care Early Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Cub Care Early Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Golden Crescent area, which includes Victoria, is $27.20 a day for infants, $26.60 a day for toddlers and $25.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Cub Care Early Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 10 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 26, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Cub Care Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Victoria?

It is tied for #27 of 31 centers in Victoria by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 8% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Cub Care Early Learning Center last inspected?

Aug 3, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1752174 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.