ACTIVE POOR Compliance

Little Bees

523 BARTLETT, NATALIA, TX 78059

License #549733 | Expires: Oct 18, 2000

Day Care Center
Type
15
Capacity
44
Inspections
92
Violations

Compliance Summary

15
Critical
36
Serious
34
Moderate
7
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Feb 19, 2026 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jan 20, 2026 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Dec 19, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Nov 17, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Oct 27, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Sep 25, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Aug 22, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Jul 9, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 9
Nov 19, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Nov 5, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Aug 21, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jul 30, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Jul 17, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 12
Jan 18, 2024 OTHER Violations Found 1
Aug 14, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jul 31, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Apr 18, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 12, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Mar 15, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Feb 8, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Jan 17, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Dec 15, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Nov 29, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Oct 20, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 20, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Aug 30, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Aug 4, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jul 21, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Jun 14, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
May 9, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 3
Apr 19, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Feb 14, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Jan 12, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 6
Dec 29, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 11
Dec 16, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 15
Oct 15, 2021 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Oct 8, 2021 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Oct 4, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Sep 23, 2021 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 22, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 4
Sep 14, 2021 OTHER Violations Found 6
Jul 8, 2021 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jun 17, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 5
Jun 4, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 4

Violation Details

Moderate Corrected

The playground maintenance checklist is not being completed.

Corrected: Nov 18, 2025

Moderate Corrected

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

Corrected: Nov 10, 2025

Moderate Corrected

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

Corrected: Aug 29, 2025

Moderate Corrected

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

Corrected: Aug 29, 2025

Serious Corrected

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.

Corrected: Jul 9, 2025

Moderate Corrected

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

Corrected: Jul 25, 2025

Moderate Corrected

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

Corrected: Jul 16, 2025

Serious Corrected

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

Corrected: Jul 18, 2025

Serious Corrected

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.

Corrected: Jul 9, 2025

Moderate Corrected

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

Corrected: Jul 14, 2025

Serious Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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.

Critical Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

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.

Moderate Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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.

Moderate Corrected

Infant feeding instructions were not updated within 30 days.

Serious Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

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.

Moderate Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

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

Critical Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

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

Critical Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

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.

Minor Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

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.

Moderate Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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.

Critical Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

Operation lacked a fire drill for the month of January.

Moderate Corrected

The activity plan posted was not current.

Minor Corrected

RECITED:Two out of four staff lacked CPR

Moderate Corrected

RECITED:Operation lacked a file on staff

Serious Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

RECITED:The two infants enrolled lacked feeding instructions.

Minor Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

Three out of four staff lacked 24 hours annual training

Serious Corrected

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

Minor Corrected

Two out of four staff lacked CPR

Moderate Corrected

The two infants enrolled lacked feeding instructions.

Serious Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

Operation lacked a file on staff

Serious Corrected

Two rotating toys and two climbing structures lacked loose fill

Serious Corrected

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.

Critical Corrected

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

Minor Corrected

Training certificates lacked trainer's qualifications on the certificates.

Moderate Corrected

The two infants enrolled lacked feeding instructions.

Serious Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

Caregiver did not wash hands after diapering an infant

Serious Corrected

All bottles were not labeled,

Serious Corrected

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

Minor Corrected

Training certificates lacked trainer's qualifications on certificate.

Serious Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

One out four staff files were unavailable.

Serious Corrected

One out of four staff did not meet minimum qualifications.

Serious Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

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

Minor Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

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

Critical Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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.

Moderate Corrected

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

Critical Corrected

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

Critical Corrected

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

Critical Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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.

Critical Corrected

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

Critical Corrected

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

Critical Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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

Critical Corrected

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

Critical Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

The operation lacked a current health inspection.

Critical Corrected

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.

Moderate Corrected

The operation lacked current activity plans.

Moderate Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

The operation lacked a current health inspection.

Moderate Corrected

The operation lacked current activity plans.

Moderate Corrected

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

Nearby Facilities

ACTIVE

LITTLE BEES

523 BARTLETT, NATALIA, TX 78059

Day Care Center Capacity: 20
ACTIVE

Denise Hernandez

577 COUNTY ROAD 679, NATALIA, TX 78059

Family Day Care Capacity: 3
Data Source: texas_dfps — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.