# Little Bees Little Bees is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Natalia, TX serving ages Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 15 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 523 Bartlett, Natalia, TX 78059 - Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 15 - License/permit: 549733 - Operator: not published - Phone: (830) 665-5222 - Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=165846 ## Inspection record 72 findings across 44 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-12-16 to 2026-10-29); 37 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-08-13 — Food & nutrition, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-09-11: Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play: Drinking water was not available during outdoor time. (§746.3301(f)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3301-f-1)) - 2025-11-17 — Safety hazards, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-12-15: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records: The playground maintenance checklist is not being completed. (§746.801(8); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-8)) - 2025-10-27 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-11-17: Notification of Change in Space: The operation made a change in space that made the playground unusable. (§746.301(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-301-2)) - 2025-08-22 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-08-26: Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment: The director was lacking training in the required topic of child maltreatment. (§746.1311(c); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1311-c)) - 2025-08-22 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-08-26: Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment: One employee was lacking training in the required topic of child maltreatment. (§746.1309(c); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-c)) - 2025-07-09 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-07-15: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors: Documentation for safety drills was not available for review at the time of inspection. (§746.801(10); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-10)) - 2025-07-09 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-08-22: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records: Three out of four personnel records evaluated were lacking multiple training certificates. (§746.801(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-3)) - 2025-07-09 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-08-22: Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center: The operation was lacking an up to date menu. The last menu posted was from April 2025. (§746.401(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-401-6)) - 2025-07-09 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Children Handwashing Before Eating: 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); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3417-1)) - 2025-07-09 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-08-22: Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering: 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); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3417-3)) - 2025-07-09 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-08-22: Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach: 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); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3501-6)) - 2025-07-09 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface: 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); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3503-a)) - 2025-07-09 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-07-17: Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current: Two out of four children's records evaluated had out of date immunization records. (§746.613(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-613-b)) - 2025-07-09 — Other, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-08-22: Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance: 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); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2803-4)) - 2024-11-05 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2024-11-19: Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes: 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); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2417-2-b)) - …and 57 more on the source page. ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 165846 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=165846 - us_census_geocoder record 523 BARTLETT|NATALIA|TX|78059 (corroborated, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 549733 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=549733 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-u9js_pxyb~y83t (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=549733 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-165846 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. Facts come from public regulator records; historical inspection data is labelled. Missing data never means no issue exists.