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Little Bears Learning Center

14473 State Highway 31 E, Brownsboro, TX 75756
licensed capacity
44
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2024
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About

About Little Bears Learning Center

Little Bears Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Brownsboro, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 10, 2024, for up to 44 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
44 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Bears Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Henderson County has a median price of $124 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Henderson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Little Bears Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
44 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1789791
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 16 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

      “While doing a walk through of the van, there was not a working thermometer.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026

  4. Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 7, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

  10. Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jan 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “While reviewing children's files 2 of the 4 files did not have information for an alternate emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024

  4. Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “During inspection a child did not have their hands washed after a diaper change. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

      “During inspection one classroom served snack directly on the table. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Little Bears Learning Center

Is Little Bears Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 10, 2024.

When was Little Bears Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Bears Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Little Bears Learning Center care for?

44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Little Bears Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Little Bears Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Bears Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 852-2350 to ask.

What is Little Bears Learning Center's phone number?

(903) 852-2350.

Where is Little Bears Learning Center?

14473 State Highway 31 E, Brownsboro, TX 75756. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Bears Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).