Mama Bear Learning Center
A licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas 78222
3930 E Southcross Blvd Bldg 2, San Antonio, Texas 78222. (210) 248-9018.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 22 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Bexar County: 5
- 7 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 18 inspections on record
- 2-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
22 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 768 child care providers in Bexar County had 5.
18 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 10, 2026: 5 deficiencies cited.
Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device, at the inspection on Jun 5, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control, at the report to the state on Jun 3, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings, at the inspection on Mar 17, 2025
4 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
22 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 2023 | Dec | |||||||||||
| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Sep 10, 2026: inspection5 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
“Down the hallway outside of the infant classroom were two open trash cans with exposed dirty diapers.”
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Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“At the time of the inspection, the fire inspection was not available for review.”
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Medication No Longer Used
“The EpiPen at the operation was observed expired, dated 8.31.26.”
Jun 8, 2026: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
“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.”
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Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
“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.”
Jun 5, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“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.”
Jun 4, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the inspection, a classroom was observed to be over ratio by one child.”
Jun 3, 2026: report to the state3 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“During the investigation, it was discovered that a staff member did not use good judgment when purchasing medication to administer to children in care.”
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Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
“During the investigation, it was discovered that a child in care was administered medication prior to receiving authorization from their parents.”
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Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
“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.”
Mar 17, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
“Four toys on the playground were broken. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the toys were removed.”
Mar 13, 2025: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
“Based on information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver placed a child in a dark closet.”
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Employees Discipline Own Children
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, an employee inappropriately disciplined her child who is enrolled at the daycare.”
Apr 4, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“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.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“An infant was observed in a bouncer drinking milk from a bottle that was propped on their chest with a blanket.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“Three of seven infants were walking freely in the classroom while holding and drinking water from their bottles.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“Caregiver was observed rinsing a bottle in the hand-washing sink to give an infant water in the same bottle.”
Mar 21, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“An employee with a provisional background check status was placed in charge of the toddler class by herself.”
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Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“Five of the nine staff files did not have their required training hours completed.”
Jan 19, 2024: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not submit the required number of employees lost during the year 2023, by the due date of 1/15/24.”
3 deficiencies older than three years
Sep 11, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“It was observed that a monthly fire drill was not documented as conducted for the months of April, July, and August.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“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.”
Dec 20, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
“An employee who has had unsupervised access to children at the operation was certified only for BLS not pediatric First Aid.”
All 22 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Report to the state | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 11, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 15, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 20, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 6, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Mar 9, 2023.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 78 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 3 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 2-Star (the first of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 768 child care providers in Bexar County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 5; this one had 22.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Pre-K 4 Sa - South Education Center | 9 |
| Tiffany Cravey | 5 |
| Mama Bear Learning Center This child care provider | 22 |
| Kiddie Corner Learning Center 2 LLC | 6 |
| Smart Ducklings Daycare #2 | 13 |
| Latanya Little Hands Academy | 7 |
| Crown of Life Lutheran School | 3 |
| Eleanor Rodriguez | 2 |
| Alamo Heights United Methodist Weekday School | 12 |
| Country Home Learning Center #1, Ltd. | 5 |
| Judson at Stahl Kindercare | 21 |
| La Petite Toepperwein | 31 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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