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The Bears Learning Center LLC

6901 S Cage Blvd Ste Ef, Pharr, TX 78577 · Hidalgo County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

The Bears Learning Center LLC is a licensed child care center in Pharr, TX, licensed for up to 28 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (2 of 8). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 25% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #35 of 47 centers in Pharr and better than 44% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 44%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#35 of 47 centers in Pharr
3High risk
3Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
8 citations from 11 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 4, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication2
Caregiver conduct1
Training & qualifications1
Other standards1
Supervision1
Staff ratios1
Transportation1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 22, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver does yell at children as form of discipline.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026
MediumJul 20, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
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.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2026
MediumJul 20, 2026InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities §746.2205(a)(2)
The activity plan posted in the toddler room does not outline the specific activities that must be completed each day of the week.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2026
Medium HighJan 14, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighFeb 11, 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)
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.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2025
Medium HighFeb 11, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
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.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2025
HighDec 11, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger §746.501(a)(9)
Operational policies was missing the safe sleep policy.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024
Medium HighDec 11, 2024InspectionTransportation
Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies §746.5619
Emergency Plan for transportation has not been completed. Note: This was corrected by director generating the emergency plan for transportation during inspection.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity28 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 22, 2025
DirectorMara Garcia
Phone9567822121
State operation #1807395

Common questions

Does The Bears Learning Center LLC take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are The Bears Learning Center LLC’s hours?

6:30 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does The Bears Learning Center LLC accept child care subsidies?

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

Has The Bears Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 22, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Bears Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Pharr?

It is #35 of 47 centers in Pharr by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 44% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Bears Learning Center LLC last inspected?

Sep 4, 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 1807395 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.