Mama Bear Learning Center

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: Four of the staff files evaluated had online CPR training from the National CPR Foundation.

Corrected Oct 10, 2026, verified by the state Sep 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands after using the toilet or being diapered.

State rule 746.3417(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering"

Inspector's note: 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 while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Soiled diapers must be kept in a sanitary manner.

State rule 746.3505(f) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: Down the hallway outside of the infant classroom were two open trash cans with exposed dirty diapers.

Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified by the state Sep 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The annual fire inspection must be conducted by the fire marshal.

State rule 746.5101(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal"

Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection, the fire inspection was not available for review.

Corrected Oct 10, 2026, verified by the state Sep 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.

State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"

Inspector's note: The EpiPen at the operation was observed expired, dated 8.31.26.

Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified by the state Sep 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

State rule 746.3803(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Medication records must show the date, time and amount given.

State rule 746.3805(c)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, a classroom was observed to be over ratio by one child.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was discovered that a staff member did not use good judgment when purchasing medication to administer to children in care.

Corrected Jun 17, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

State rule 746.3803(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated"

Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was discovered that a child in care was administered medication prior to receiving authorization from their parents.

Corrected Jun 17, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026.

Medium-high risk Medication records must show the date, time and amount given.

State rule 746.3805(c)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Jun 17, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings

State rule 746.4601(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings"

Inspector's note: Four toys on the playground were broken. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the toys were removed.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room"

Inspector's note: Based on information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver placed a child in a dark closet.

Corrected Apr 11, 2025, verified by the state Apr 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees Discipline Own Children

State rule 746.2807 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Employees Discipline Own Children"

Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered during the investigation, an employee inappropriately disciplined her child who is enrolled at the daycare.

Corrected Apr 11, 2025, verified by the state Apr 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).