Texas records · MEDINA County · NATALIA
Little Bees
Licensed Center in NATALIA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 18, 2000
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 523 BARTLETT, NATALIA, TX 78059 2142
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- October 18, 2000
- Operation number
- 549733
- Licensed capacity
- 15 children
- Ages served
- Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 43 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 0 |
| Assessments on record | 1 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 7,806 |
| Citations recorded | 72 |
| Record covers | December 16, 2021 – October 29, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 6 |
| Medium High | 31 |
| Medium | 28 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 6 |
Visits and findings, newest first
Drinking water was not available during outdoor time.
Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The playground maintenance checklist is not being completed.
Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation made a change in space that made the playground unusable.
Correction verified by the state on November 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One employee was lacking training in the required topic of child maltreatment.
Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025.
The director was lacking training in the required topic of child maltreatment.
Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025.
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 at the time of inspection.
Two out of four children's records evaluated had out of date immunization records.
Correction verified by the state on July 17, 2025.
Documentation for safety drills was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2025.
The operation was lacking an up to date menu. The last menu posted was from April 2025.
Correction verified by the state on August 22, 2025.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 22, 2025.
The children in care did not wash hands prior to eating lunch. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Three out of four personnel records evaluated were lacking multiple training certificates.
Correction verified by the state on August 22, 2025.
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.
Correction verified by the state on November 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 21, 2024.
3 out of 4 children's records reviewed were lacking a valid health professional statement.
Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2024.
The annual certified consumer product safety had not been signed since 2022.
Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2024.
Infant feeding instructions were not updated within 30 days.
Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2024.
A caregiver was observed stepping out of their designated classroom multiple times for tasks such as preparing a meal and checking on another classroom.
Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There was a 12 year old related to a caregiver laying down in the kitchen area.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
Employee records were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2024.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 21, 2024.
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.
Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
2 out of 4 children's records reviewed had out of date or missing immunization records.
Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2024.
There were a total of 6 infants in care. This exceeds the amount of infants allowed
Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2024.
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.
Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2024.
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.
Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2024.
The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.
Correction verified by the state on March 5, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The infant classroom had children combined with more than an 18 month old gap in age.
Correction verified by the state on August 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One unqualified caregiver was observed to be in charge of six children.
Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out of four staff files evaluated lacked a copy of the photo ID.
Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out of four children's records evaluated lacked an immunization record on file.
Correction verified by the state on September 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The wooden playhouse lacked maintenance; spider webs, leaves and wasp nest.
Correction verified by the state on May 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One fan in the infant room was not mounted. This was corrected at inspection when the fan was removed from the infant room.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on May 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Operation lacked a fire drill for the month of January.
Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The activity plan posted was not current.
Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
RECITED:Three out of four staff lacked 24 hours annual training
Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2022.
RECITED:One out of the four staff did not meet the qualifications.
Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2022.
RECITED:Two out of four staff lacked CPR
Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2022.
RECITED:Training certificates lacked trainer's qualifications on the certificates.
Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2022.
RECITED:The two infants enrolled lacked feeding instructions.
Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2022.
RECITED:Operation lacked a file on staff
Correction verified by the state on January 23, 2022.
Two out of four staff lacked CPR
Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2022.
There is no method to maintain supervision during hand washing after diaper changes.
Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The two infants enrolled lacked feeding instructions.
Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2022.
One out of the four staff did not meet the qualifications.
Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2022.
Shelving and dresser in doorway of infant room was stacked and cluttered with various items causing a hazard.
Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2022.
Operation lacked a file on staff
Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2022.
Training certificates lacked trainer's qualifications on the certificates.
Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2022.
Three out of four staff lacked 24 hours annual training
Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2022.
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.
Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
In the infant room, there is no walk through to the sink.
Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two rotating toys and two climbing structures lacked loose fill
Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2022.
Two rotating toys and two climbing structures lacked the six inches loose fill.
Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Training certificates lacked trainer's qualifications on certificate.
Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021.
Two out of four staff lacked a current cpr and first aid card on file.
Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Candles were burning on the kitchen counter that was assessable to children.
Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A five month old infant was placed in the crib on her stomach.
Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The two infants enrolled lacked feeding instructions.
Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The caregiver did not redirect the child, rather the child was threated.
Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out of four staff did not meet minimum qualifications.
Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Caregiver did not wash hands after diapering an infant
Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Three out of three cribs did not have a label with the child's name.
Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Three out of four staff files lacked the 24 hours of training.
Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
All bottles were not labeled,
Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out four staff files were unavailable.
Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two infants were in high chairs without using the safety straps.
Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director stated the last time the children played outdoors was two days prior.
Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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