The Bears Learning Center LLC
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
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver does yell at children as form of discipline.
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.
The activity plan posted in the toddler room does not outline the specific activities that must be completed each day of the week.
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.
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.
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.
Operational policies was missing the safe sleep policy.
Emergency Plan for transportation has not been completed. Note: This was corrected by director generating the emergency plan for transportation during inspection.
About this center
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.
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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.