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Little Bears Learning Center

14473 State Highway 31 E, Brownsboro, TX 75756 · Henderson County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Little Bears Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Brownsboro, TX, licensed for up to 44 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (2 of 7). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 29% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 22 centers in Henderson County and better than 57% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 57%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#10 of 22 centers in Henderson County
2High risk
4Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
7 citations from 13 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication2
Transportation1
Building & playground safety1
Supervision1
Records & paperwork1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighApr 16, 2026InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
While doing a walk through of the van, there was not a working thermometer.
Correction verified May 6, 2026
Medium HighApr 16, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
While doing a walk though of the outdoor area, the play structure did not have sufficient loose fill in the use zone. The operation uses pebbles for loose fill and there was a small layer measuring less than and inch and the rest was compacted sand.
Correction verified May 6, 2026
MediumFeb 7, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The operation failed to complete an incident report form to share with the parent of the victim.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2025
HighFeb 7, 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)
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The operation allowed a child to go inside the building to the restroom and did not follow through with ensuring the child returned to the playground. The child was unsupervised inside the building for several minutes.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2025
Medium HighApr 24, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
While reviewing children's files 2 of the 4 files did not have information for an alternate emergency contact.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2024
Medium HighJan 26, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
During inspection one classroom served snack directly on the table. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 26, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
During inspection a child did not have their hands washed after a diaper change. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity44 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 10, 2024
DirectorShirley Petkovich
Phone9038522350
State operation #1789791

Common questions

Does Little Bears Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Little Bears 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 Little Bears Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Little Bears Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Bears Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Brownsboro, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Little Bears Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 16, 2026: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Bears Learning Center compare with other daycares in Henderson County?

It is #10 of 22 centers in Henderson County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 57% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Bears Learning Center last inspected?

Aug 11, 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 1789791 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.