Licensed center · Natalia, TX
Little Bees
- Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 15
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Toddlers to school age
- Capacity
- 15 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- None within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 15 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Location and nearby daycares
523 Bartlett, Natalia, TX 78059 · Medina County
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 549733
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- October 2000
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- Yes
Inspection history
45 inspections on record, most recent Aug 13, 2026. 22 of 47 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.
- Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- May 20, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Nov 17, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.801(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The playground maintenance checklist is not being completed.
Corrected Nov 18, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.801(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Oct 27, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.301(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Notification of Change in Space
The operation made a change in space that made the playground unusable.
Corrected Nov 10, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.301(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Aug 22, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.1311(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected Aug 29, 2025
- 746.1309(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected Aug 29, 2025
- 746.1311(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Jul 9, 2025Inspection9 standards cited
- 746.401(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected Jul 14, 2025
- 746.3417(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Jul 9, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3501(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Jul 9, 2025
- 746.2803(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Jul 9, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Jul 9, 2025, at the inspection
- 746.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of four children's records evaluated had out of date immunization records.
Corrected Jul 18, 2025
- 746.3417(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Jul 9, 2025, at the inspection
- 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Three out of four personnel records evaluated were lacking multiple training certificates.
Corrected Jul 25, 2025
- 746.801(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected Jul 16, 2025
- 746.401(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Cited standards by risk level
83 standards cited across 45 inspections, most recently Aug 13, 2026. All 83 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High1417%
- Medium High3340%
- Medium2935%
- Medium Low11%
- Low67%
- Visits with nothing cited
- 25 of 45 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 6 of 83 findings, 77 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Nov 17, 2025, 9 clean visits since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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