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Licensed Center · Texas

Little Bees

523 Bartlett, Natalia

Last inspected Sep 11, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
15
Ages served
Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Oct 18, 2000
Phone
8306655222

Corrective action: Yes. See the state’s official record for details.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

11High risk
33Medium-high risk
29Medium risk
1Medium-low risk
6Low risk
44Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 13, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
    Inspector's note: Drinking water was not available during outdoor time. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-13.
Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 24, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 20, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 22, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 23, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 19, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 20, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 19, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 17, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
    Inspector's note: The playground maintenance checklist is not being completed. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-18.
Oct 27, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Notification of Change in Space
    Inspector's note: The operation made a change in space that made the playground unusable. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-10.
Sep 25, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 22, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
    Inspector's note: One employee was lacking training in the required topic of child maltreatment. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-29.
  • Non-critical Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
    Inspector's note: The director was lacking training in the required topic of child maltreatment. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-29.
Jul 9, 2025 · Inspection
9 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-09.
  • Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
    Inspector's note: Two out of four children's records evaluated had out of date immunization records. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-18.
  • Critical Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-09.
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
    Inspector's note: Documentation for safety drills was not available for review at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-16.
  • Critical Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-09.
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
    Inspector's note: Three out of four personnel records evaluated were lacking multiple training certificates. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-25.
  • Non-critical Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
    Inspector's note: The operation was lacking an up to date menu. The last menu posted was from April 2025. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-14.
  • Critical Children Handwashing Before Eating
    Inspector's note: The children in care did not wash hands prior to eating lunch. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Nov 19, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 5, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-11-05.
Aug 21, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 30, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-30.
Jul 17, 2024 · Inspection
12 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records
    Inspector's note: Employee records were not available for review at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-19.
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed stepping out of their designated classroom multiple times for tasks such as preparing a meal and checking on another classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-17.
  • Non-critical Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
    Inspector's note: 3 out of 4 children's records reviewed were lacking a valid health professional statement. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-31.
  • Critical Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-17.
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-07.
  • Critical Complying with Laws and Rules
    Inspector's note: There were a total of 6 infants in care. This exceeds the amount of infants allowed Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-17.
  • Non-critical Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - All Children Included
    Inspector's note: There was a 12 year old related to a caregiver laying down in the kitchen area. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-22.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: Infant feeding instructions were not updated within 30 days. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-19.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: 2 out of 4 children's records reviewed had out of date or missing immunization records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-24.
  • Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-17.
  • Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
    Inspector's note: The annual certified consumer product safety had not been signed since 2022. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-19.
Jan 18, 2024 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Report Number of Employees
    Inspector's note: The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2024-01-20.
Aug 14, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 31, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
    Inspector's note: The infant classroom had children combined with more than an 18 month old gap in age. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-31.
Apr 18, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 12, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group
    Inspector's note: One unqualified caregiver was observed to be in charge of six children. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-04-12.
Mar 15, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 8, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
Jan 17, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.