Little Bees

Childcare Center|523 BARTLETT, Natalia, TX 78059|(830) 665-5222

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License Information

Status
Probationary
License #
549733
Expires
October 18, 2026
Licensed Capacity
15 children
Licensing Agency
Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

44 records
  • routine#862202286

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862202285

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862202284

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862202283

    1 violation found (1 medium severity).

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

    Medium

    The playground maintenance checklist is not being completed.

    746.801(8)Corrected 2025-11-18
  • routine#862202282

    1 violation found (1 medium severity).

    Notification of Change in Space

    Medium

    The operation made a change in space that made the playground unusable.

    746.301(2)Corrected 2025-11-10
  • routine#862202281

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862202280

    2 violations found (2 medium severity).

    Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment

    Medium

    The director was lacking training in the required topic of child maltreatment.

    746.1311(c)Corrected 2025-08-29

    Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

    Medium

    One employee was lacking training in the required topic of child maltreatment.

    746.1309(c)Corrected 2025-08-29
  • routine#862202279

    9 violations found (6 high, 3 medium severity).

    Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

    High

    A caregiver ws observed changing a child's diaper on their lap. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver began to change diapers on an appropriate diaper changing table. It was also addressed with the caregiver.

    746.3503(a)Corrected 2025-07-09

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

    Medium

    Documentation for safety drills was not available for review at the time of inspection.

    746.801(10)Corrected 2025-07-16

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    Medium

    Three out of four personnel records evaluated were lacking multiple training certificates.

    746.801(3)Corrected 2025-07-25

    Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    High

    Two out of four children's records evaluated had out of date immunization records.

    746.613(b)Corrected 2025-07-18

    Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach

    High

    Diaper changing supplies were observed to be on and underneath a bench in the main classroom. The diapering supplies were accessible to children in care.

    746.3501(6)Corrected 2025-07-09

    Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    High

    A child was observed having their diaper changed and the child's hands were not washed prior to being laid down for nap. This was corrected when it was addressed with the caregiver and the caregiver washed chilren's hands after diapering.

    746.3417(3)Corrected 2025-07-09

    Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

    High

    A caregiver was heard using negative methods of discipline with children in care. The caregiver raised their voice in a negative, harsh tone multiple times. They also utilized negative statements instead of attempting to use positive methods of discipline and guidance.

    746.2803(4)Corrected 2025-07-09

    Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center

    Medium

    The operation was lacking an up to date menu. The last menu posted was from April 2025.

    746.401(6)Corrected 2025-07-14

    Children Handwashing Before Eating

    High

    The children in care did not wash hands prior to eating lunch. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver.

    746.3417(1)Corrected 2025-07-09
  • routine#862202278

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862202277

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

    High

    Multiple children were observed in a chair with a tray and safety belt for over 15 minutes after they finished eating. They remained in the chair for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. This was corrected when the children were removed from the restrictive device.

    746.2417(2)(B)Corrected 2024-11-05
  • routine#862202276

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862202275

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children

    High

    Two infants under 18 months old were observed to be combined in a classroom with multiple children ranging in age with the oldest child being 11 years old. There were more than 12 children in care at the operation.

    746.2403(3)Corrected 2024-07-30
  • routine#862202274

    12 violations found (5 high, 7 medium severity).

    Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - All Children Included

    Medium

    There was a 12 year old related to a caregiver laying down in the kitchen area.

    746.1507(4)Corrected 2024-07-17

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    High

    There were two uninstalled air conditioning window units in the playground area. The playground also contained a chandelier, rusted items such as a chair and lawn equipment, and there was a pile of wood with rusted nails sticking out. There was also a hammer sitting in the middle of play equipment. There was a broken slide with a puddle of accumluated water on it. Play equipment had a lot of dirt and spiders webs on them. There was also a large spider observed with a spiderweb in the playground area. There was a fallen tree limb inside of the fencing of the playground area. There was siding on the building that appears to be damaged and has nails sticking out. This siding was located in the area fenced for the playground.

    746.3407Corrected 2024-08-07

    Required Personnel Records

    Medium

    Employee records were not available for review at the time of inspection.

    746.901Corrected 2024-07-19

    Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    High

    A caregiver was observed stepping out of their designated classroom multiple times for tasks such as preparing a meal and checking on another classroom.

    746.1205(a)(4)Corrected 2024-07-17

    Children's Products- Annual Certification

    Medium

    The annual certified consumer product safety had not been signed since 2022.

    746.4135(b)Corrected 2024-07-19

    Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    Medium

    Infant feeding instructions were not updated within 30 days.

    746.2421(b)Corrected 2024-07-19

    Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement

    Medium

    3 out of 4 children's records reviewed were lacking a valid health professional statement.

    746.611(a)(3)Corrected 2024-07-31

    Children's Records - Admission Information

    Medium

    4 out of 4 children's records were lacking admission information such as: address for emergency contact, parent name, physician or hospital information for emergency medical attention, school information, and admission date.

    746.603(a)(2)Corrected 2024-07-22

    Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children

    High

    A 7 month old and a 12 month old were combined in a classroom with multiple children ranging in age from 5 years old to 12 years old. There were more than 12 children in care at the operation.

    746.2403(3)Corrected 2024-07-17

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    Medium

    2 out of 4 children's records reviewed had out of date or missing immunization records.

    746.603(a)(4)Corrected 2024-07-24

    Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

    High

    The center was not operating in compliance with multiple minimum standards. Multiple required postings were either out of date or missing. There was not an adequate amount of staff for the center to operate in compliance with standards.

    746.1003(1)Corrected 2024-07-17

    Complying with Laws and Rules

    High

    There were a total of 6 infants in care. This exceeds the amount of infants allowed

    746.201(9)Corrected 2024-07-17
  • assessment#862394528

    1 violation found (1 medium severity).

    Report Number of Employees

    Medium

    The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.

    746.303(b)Corrected 2024-01-20
  • routine#862202273

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862202272

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    High

    The infant classroom had children combined with more than an 18 month old gap in age.

    746.1605(1)Corrected 2023-07-31
  • routine#862202271

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862202270

    1 violation found (1 medium severity).

    Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group

    Medium

    One unqualified caregiver was observed to be in charge of six children.

    746.1109(a)(1)Corrected 2023-04-12
  • routine#862202269

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862202268

    1 violation found (1 medium severity).

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    Medium

    Infants were in a mixed group of children, a learning video was playing on the television. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off.

    746.2207(a)Corrected 2023-02-08
  • routine#862202267

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862202266

    1 violation found (1 medium severity).

    Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification

    Medium

    One out of four staff files evaluated lacked a copy of the photo ID.

    746.901(8)Corrected 2022-12-16
  • routine#862202265

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862202264

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862202263

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    High

    One out of four children's records evaluated lacked an immunization record on file.

    746.613(b)Corrected 2022-09-27
  • routine#862202262

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862202261

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862202260

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    High

    Two children age 12 months old was mixed with children up to age 12 years old, with 16 total children in care. This was corrected when the infant caregiver arrived and separated the infants from the other children.

    746.1605Corrected 2022-07-21
  • routine#862202259

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862202258

    3 violations found (3 high severity).

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    High

    The wooden playhouse lacked maintenance; spider webs, leaves and wasp nest.

    746.3407Corrected 2022-05-13

    Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

    High

    One fan in the infant room was not mounted. This was corrected at inspection when the fan was removed from the infant room.

    746.3701(3)Corrected 2022-05-09

    Requirements during evaluation or probation

    High

    The following conditions placed on the operation were not in compliance: Condition 4: The infant classroom checks was not conducted twice a day (morning and afternoon). Condition 7: The indoor available for review.

    745.8641Corrected 2022-05-12
  • routine#862202257

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862202256

    2 violations found (1 high, 1 medium severity).

    Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    High

    Operation lacked a fire drill for the month of January.

    746.5205(1)Corrected 2022-02-15

    Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

    Medium

    The activity plan posted was not current.

    746.401(5)Corrected 2022-02-14
  • routine#862202255

    6 violations found (1 high, 3 medium, 2 low severity).

    Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

    High

    RECITED:One out of the four staff did not meet the qualifications.

    746.1107(2)Corrected 2022-01-24

    Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    Medium

    RECITED:The two infants enrolled lacked feeding instructions.

    746.2421(a)Corrected 2022-01-24

    Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    Medium

    RECITED:Three out of four staff lacked 24 hours annual training

    746.1309(a)Corrected 2022-01-24

    Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications

    Low

    RECITED:Training certificates lacked trainer's qualifications on the certificates.

    746.1329(b)(5)Corrected 2022-01-24

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    Medium

    RECITED:Operation lacked a file on staff

    746.801(3)Corrected 2022-01-24

    Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training

    Low

    RECITED:Two out of four staff lacked CPR

    746.1329(c)(1)(A)Corrected 2022-01-24
  • routine#862202254

    11 violations found (6 high, 3 medium, 2 low severity).

    Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

    High

    Two rotating toys and two climbing structures lacked loose fill

    746.4901(a)Corrected 2022-01-10

    Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area

    High

    In the infant room, there is no walk through to the sink.

    746.3503(d)Corrected 2022-01-10

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    High

    Shelving and dresser in doorway of infant room was stacked and cluttered with various items causing a hazard.

    746.3701Corrected 2022-01-05

    Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    Medium

    Three out of four staff lacked 24 hours annual training

    746.1309(a)Corrected 2022-01-10

    Activities for Infants - Safe, Clean, Uncluttered Area

    High

    Infant room is cluttered creating less space for the infants, in addition the infant area in the doorway of the infant room was stacked and cluttered with various items causing a possible falling hazard.

    746.2417(3)Corrected 2022-01-05

    Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    Medium

    The two infants enrolled lacked feeding instructions.

    746.2421(a)Corrected 2022-01-10

    Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications

    Low

    Training certificates lacked trainer's qualifications on the certificates.

    746.1329(b)(5)Corrected 2022-01-10

    Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

    High

    One out of the four staff did not meet the qualifications.

    746.1107(2)Corrected 2022-01-10

    Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

    High

    There is no method to maintain supervision during hand washing after diaper changes.

    746.1203(4)Corrected 2022-01-05

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    Medium

    Operation lacked a file on staff

    746.801(3)Corrected 2022-01-10

    Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training

    Low

    Two out of four staff lacked CPR

    746.1329(c)(1)(A)Corrected 2022-01-10
  • routine#862202253

    15 violations found (9 high, 4 medium, 2 low severity).

    Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

    High

    Two rotating toys and two climbing structures lacked the six inches loose fill.

    746.4901(a)Corrected 2021-12-20

    Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    Medium

    Three out of four staff files lacked the 24 hours of training.

    746.1309(a)Corrected 2022-01-04

    Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications

    Low

    Training certificates lacked trainer's qualifications on certificate.

    746.1329(b)(5)Corrected 2022-01-04

    Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

    High

    One out of four staff did not meet minimum qualifications.

    746.1107(2)Corrected 2022-01-04

    Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play

    High

    The director stated the last time the children played outdoors was two days prior.

    746.2507(1)Corrected 2021-12-16

    Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    Medium

    The two infants enrolled lacked feeding instructions.

    746.2421(a)Corrected 2021-12-20

    Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

    Medium

    Three out of three cribs did not have a label with the child's name.

    746.2409(a)(10)Corrected 2021-12-16

    Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    High

    Two infants were in high chairs without using the safety straps.

    746.2407Corrected 2021-12-16

    Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

    High

    Caregiver did not wash hands after diapering an infant

    746.3415(4)Corrected 2021-12-16

    Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

    High

    All bottles were not labeled,

    746.2419(6)Corrected 2021-12-20

    Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training

    Low

    Two out of four staff lacked a current cpr and first aid card on file.

    746.1329(c)(1)(A)Corrected 2021-12-27

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    High

    Candles were burning on the kitchen counter that was assessable to children.

    746.3701Corrected 2021-12-16

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    Medium

    One out four staff files were unavailable.

    746.801(3)Corrected 2022-01-04

    Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

    High

    The caregiver did not redirect the child, rather the child was threated.

    746.2803(4)(C)Corrected 2021-12-16

    AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

    High

    A five month old infant was placed in the crib on her stomach.

    746.2427Corrected 2021-12-16
  • routine#862202252

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862202251

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862202250

    2 violations found (1 high, 1 medium severity).

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    High

    Recited: Seven children were observed in care, the youngest was 3 months old and oldest is three years old.There were more than an 18 month in age difference.

    746.1605Corrected 2021-10-04

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    Medium

    Screen time was observed to be used with three children under the age of two years old.

    746.2207(a)Corrected 2021-10-04
  • routine#862202249

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862202248

    4 violations found (4 high severity).

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    High

    Two caregivers was responsible for supervising a group of children in care before receiving an eligibility letter.

    745.641Corrected 2021-09-24

    AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity

    High

    I observed 22 children in care when the operation's capacity is 20. The operation is over the capacity allowed on the permit.

    746.201(11)Corrected 2021-09-24

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    High

    I observed 22 children in care, where the youngest was 3 months old and oldest is 13 years old, the second youngest child was 2 years old, which is more than 18 months older than the youngest child is allowed.

    746.1605Corrected 2021-09-22

    Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

    High

    I observed a 3 month old infant that was awake in a restricted device for 23 minutes. The child was removed by the caregiver.

    746.2417(2)(B)Corrected 2021-09-22
  • complaint#862346500

    6 violations found (6 high severity).

    Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    High

    The Director and an unqualified transportation employee did not have current transportation training.

    746.1316(a)Corrected 2021-09-24

    Notification of Additional Services Offered

    High

    The operation failed to notify licensing that transportation was being added as a provided service.

    746.301(7)Corrected 2021-09-22

    Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

    High

    The two vehicles that were used for transportation did not have the a list of childrens names and their emergency authorization forms.

    746.5617(a)(2)Corrected 2021-09-24

    Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

    High

    The two vehicles that were used for transportation did not include first aid kits.

    746.5617(a)(6)Corrected 2021-09-24

    Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

    High

    The 12 passenger van did not have the electronic safety alarm installed.

    746.5625(a)Corrected 2021-09-30

    Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

    High

    The two vehicles used for transportation did not include fire extinguishers.

    746.5617(a)(5)Corrected 2021-09-24
  • routine#862202247

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862202246

    5 violations found (3 high, 2 medium severity).

    Notification of Change in Space

    Medium

    The back classroom labeled "B" was being used for storage. part of the storage was removed room was still not usable by children.

    746.301(2)Corrected 2021-06-24

    Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

    High

    An infant was sleeping on a mattress on the floor.A copy of printed TA form restrictive infant equipment was left at the center.

    746.2405(2)Corrected 2021-06-17

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    High

    The operation lacked a current health inspection.

    746.3401(a)Corrected 2021-07-01

    Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles

    High

    A 7 month old infant was allowed sleep on a mattress with a bottle proped with a pillow. This was corrected at inspection when the pillow and bottle was removed.

    746.2419(3)Corrected 2021-06-17

    Written Activity Plans

    Medium

    The operation lacked current activity plans.

    746.2203(a)Corrected 2021-06-24
  • routine#862202245

    4 violations found (1 high, 3 medium severity).

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    High

    The operation lacked a current health inspection.

    746.3401(a)Corrected 2021-06-11

    Notification of Change in Space

    Medium

    The back classroom labeled "B" was being used for storage.

    746.301(2)Corrected 2021-06-14

    Written Activity Plans

    Medium

    The operation lacked current activity plans.

    746.2203(a)Corrected 2021-06-11

    Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

    Medium

    A non educational program was observed to be watched by children and several children were playing on hand held video games.. This was corrected at inspection when the hand held games were removed and the television was turned off.

    746.2207(c)(1)Corrected 2021-06-04

Availability

15 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$750$1,100/mo

By age group

Infant$950$1,400
Toddler$850$1,250
Preschool$750$1,100
School-age$450$750

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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