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State records list 22 cited deficiencies dated January 19, 2024 to September 10, 2026 (7 High, 12 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 4 corrected at inspection, 18 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 22 cited deficiencies for Mama Bear Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (7 High, 12 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 13 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-10.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 7 |
| Medium High | 12 |
| Medium | 2 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-09-10 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
In the baby bear room #2, the teacher was observed not washing the child's hands after a diaper change. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected at inspection
2026-09-10 · 746.3809 · Medium
Medication No Longer Used
The EpiPen at the operation was observed expired, dated 8.31.26.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-10
2026-09-10 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Four of the staff files evaluated had online CPR training from the National CPR Foundation.
Correction date recorded: 2026-10-10
2026-09-10 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-10-10. Correction verified: 2026-09-25.
At the time of the inspection, the fire inspection was not available for review.
2026-09-10 · 746.3505(f) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-10. Correction verified: 2026-09-25.
Down the hallway outside of the infant classroom were two open trash cans with exposed dirty diapers.
2026-09-10 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-10-10. Correction verified: 2026-09-30.
Four of the staff files evaluated had online CPR training from the National CPR Foundation.
2026-09-10 · 746.3809 · Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-10. Correction verified: 2026-09-25.
The EpiPen at the operation was observed expired, dated 8.31.26.
2026-09-10 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-09-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
In the baby bear room #2, the teacher was observed not washing the child's hands after a diaper change. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
2026-06-08 · 746.3803(a)(1) · Medium High
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-14. Correction verified: 2026-07-28.
Based on information gathered through a DFPS investigation, it was discovered that two children in care were administered medication before receiving authorization from their parents.
2026-06-08 · 746.3805(c)(3) · Medium High
Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-14. Correction verified: 2026-07-28.
Based on information gathered through a DFPS investigation, it was discovered that medication was administered to two children in care, and the documentation was not available for review by Child Care Regulation.
2026-06-05 · 746.2805(10) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-06-05. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A child was observed sitting in a restrictive device. Note: This was correct at inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the restrictive device.
2026-06-04 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-06-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection, a classroom was observed to be over ratio by one child.
2026-06-03 · 746.3805(c)(3) · Medium High
Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-17. Correction verified: 2026-06-18.
During the investigation, it was discovered that medication was administered to a child in care and the documentation was not available for review by Child Care Regulation.
2026-06-03 · 746.3803(a)(1) · Medium High
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-17. Correction verified: 2026-06-18.
During the investigation, it was discovered that a child in care was administered medication prior to receiving authorization from their parents.
2026-06-03 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-17. Correction verified: 2026-06-18.
During the investigation, it was discovered that a staff member did not use good judgment when purchasing medication to administer to children in care.
2025-03-17 · 746.4601(3) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Four toys on the playground were broken. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the toys were removed.
2025-03-13 · 746.2807 · Medium High
Employees Discipline Own Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-11. Correction verified: 2025-04-23.
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, an employee inappropriately disciplined her child who is enrolled at the daycare.
2025-03-13 · 746.2805(7) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-11. Correction verified: 2025-04-23.
Based on information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver placed a child in a dark closet.
2024-04-04 · 746.2419(3) · High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-04. Correction verified: 2024-04-10.
An infant was observed in a bouncer drinking milk from a bottle that was propped on their chest with a blanket.
2024-04-04 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-04. Correction verified: 2024-04-10.
A caregiver in the toddler classroom gave the incorrect number of children in her classroom. She stated she had eight toddlers, when there were nine children in her classroom.
2024-04-04 · 746.2419(7) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-04. Correction verified: 2024-04-10.
Three of seven infants were walking freely in the classroom while holding and drinking water from their bottles.
2024-04-04 · 746.2419(8) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-04. Correction verified: 2024-04-10.
Caregiver was observed rinsing a bottle in the hand-washing sink to give an infant water in the same bottle.
2024-03-21 · 746.901(5) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-30. Correction verified: 2024-04-30.
Five of the nine staff files did not have their required training hours completed.
2024-03-21 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-21. Correction verified: 2024-04-04.
An employee with a provisional background check status was placed in charge of the toddler class by herself.
2024-01-19 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-21. Correction verified: 2024-01-19.
The operation did not submit the required number of employees lost during the year 2023, by the due date of 1/15/24.
2023-09-11 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-09-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During inspection, there was a tablet stood up on counter showing a screen time activity for infants to watch. Two infants were in play yards in front of counter and were actively viewing the program. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as the caregiver turned off the tablet.
2023-09-11 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-29. Correction verified: 2023-09-29.
It was observed that a monthly fire drill was not documented as conducted for the months of April, July, and August.
2022-12-20 · 746.1301(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-13. Correction verified: 2023-01-02.
An employee who has had unsupervised access to children at the operation was certified only for BLS not pediatric First Aid.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1418104
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.