Licensed center · Baird, TX
Little Bear Learning Academy
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Open now
- Capacity 53
- Accepts child care assistance
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- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 53 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- None within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Open now
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| ThursdayToday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 53 children
Accepts child care assistance- School-age care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Part-time care
Location and nearby daycares
212 Market St, Baird, TX 79504 · Callahan County
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1789396
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- December 2023
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
11 inspections on record, most recent May 13, 2026. 5 of 14 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- May 13, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Nov 18, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.2203(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plans
2 classes did not have actvity plans available for review or posted. 1 clasroom had an outdated activity plan posted from April 2025.
Corrected Nov 29, 2025
- 746.2203(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Oct 22, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 25 month old child was observed to be combined in a classroom with a 4 month old. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the classroom.
Corrected Oct 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
3 staff files observed did not have educational documentation.
Corrected Oct 31, 2025
- 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Oct 13, 2025Self-reported incident3 standards cited
- 746.201(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
It was determined through the course of the investigation that training certificates for caregivers were falsified.
Corrected Jan 29, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1107(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver did not meet the minimum education requirements.
Corrected Dec 11, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
It was determined that a caregiver hired in September 2025 did not complete pre-service training as required prior to being placed in a classroom and having unsupervised access to children in care.
Corrected Dec 11, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.201(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Jan 3, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Portions of the wood flooring are detached from the floor and loose causing a tripping hazard. Portions of the wall are chipped in the restroom. There is a hole in the wood floor near the back entrance of the operation that is used to enter and exit to the playground.
Corrected Jan 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Dec 30, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Aug 19, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Aug 5, 2024Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.2807Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Employees Discipline Own Children
An employee disciplined their own child, however the discipline included spanking which violated the requirements in the discipline subchapter.
Corrected Sep 27, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2807Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Dec 4, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
8 standards cited across 11 inspections, most recently May 13, 2026. All 8 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High0
- Medium High675%
- Medium225%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 8 of 11 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 0 of 8 findings, 8 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Nov 18, 2025, 2 clean visits since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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