Kaleidoscope Early Childhood Learning Knowledge Center
901 E Thomas Rd, Pharr, TX
4.3· 9 reviews
The Bears Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 28
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About The Bears Learning Center
The Bears Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Pharr, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 22, 2025, for up to 28 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 28 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 28 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Bears Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 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.
Infant
Center$144
Home daycare$131
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$133
Home daycare$124
School age
Center$126
Home daycare$120
State record
Inspection reports for The Bears Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1807395
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 14 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 22, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver does yell at children as form of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
Jul 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
“The activity plan posted in the toddler room does not outline the specific activities that must be completed each day of the week.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“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 state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“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
- Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
- Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
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
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
Dec 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
“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
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“Operational policies was missing the safe sleep policy.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about The Bears Learning Center
Is The Bears Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 22, 2025.
When was The Bears Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Bears Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 The Bears Learning Center care for?
28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Bears Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Bears Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Bears Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 782-2121 to ask.
What is The Bears Learning Center's phone number?
(956) 782-2121.
Where is The Bears Learning Center?
6901 S Cage Blvd Ste Ef, Pharr, TX 78577. The nearest other daycare we list is Magic Kidz Academy, 0.1 miles away.