Little Bees
A licensed child care center in Natalia, Texas 78059
523 Bartlett, Natalia, Texas 78059. (830) 665-5222.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Oct 30, 2026.
- 29 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Medina County: 8
- 3 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 43 inspections on record
- Not rated Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
29 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 18 child care providers in Medina County had 8.
43 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 29, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes, at the inspection on Nov 5, 2024
Rated High by Texas: Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance, at the inspection on Jul 17, 2024
Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the inspection on Jul 17, 2024
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
29 deficiencies in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Oct 30, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.
Aug 13, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
Nov 17, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“The playground maintenance checklist is not being completed.”
Oct 27, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Notification of Change in Space
“The operation made a change in space that made the playground unusable.”
Aug 22, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
Jul 9, 2025: inspection9 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two out of four children’s records evaluated had out of date immunization records.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Three out of four personnel records evaluated were lacking multiple training certificates.”
Nov 5, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
Jul 30, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
“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.”
Jul 17, 2024: inspection12 deficiencies
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Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“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.”
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“A caregiver was observed stepping out of their designated classroom multiple times for tasks such as preparing a meal and checking on another classroom.”
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Complying with Laws and Rules
“There were a total of 6 infants in care. This exceeds the amount of infants allowed”
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Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
“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.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The inspectors’ words, 131 words
“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.”
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Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - All Children Included
“There was a 12 year old related to a caregiver laying down in the kitchen area.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Infant feeding instructions were not updated within 30 days.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“The annual certified consumer product safety had not been signed since 2022.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“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.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“2 out of 4 children’s records reviewed had out of date or missing immunization records.”
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Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“3 out of 4 children’s records reviewed were lacking a valid health professional statement.”
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Required Personnel Records
“Employee records were not available for review at the time of inspection.”
Jan 18, 2024: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.”
43 deficiencies older than three years
Jul 31, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“The infant classroom had children combined with more than an 18 month old gap in age.”
Apr 12, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group
“One unqualified caregiver was observed to be in charge of six children.”
Feb 8, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“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.”
Dec 15, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
“One out of four staff files evaluated lacked a copy of the photo ID.”
Sep 20, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One out of four children’s records evaluated lacked an immunization record on file.”
Jul 21, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“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.”
May 9, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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Requirements during evaluation or probation
“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.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The wooden playhouse lacked maintenance; spider webs, leaves and wasp nest.”
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Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“One fan in the infant room was not mounted. This was corrected at inspection when the fan was removed from the infant room.”
Feb 14, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Operation lacked a fire drill for the month of January.”
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Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“The activity plan posted was not current.”
Jan 12, 2022: inspection6 deficiencies
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Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“RECITED:One out of the four staff did not meet the qualifications.”
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Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“RECITED:Three out of four staff lacked 24 hours annual training”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“RECITED:The two infants enrolled lacked feeding instructions.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“RECITED:Operation lacked a file on staff”
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Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer’s Qualifications
“RECITED:Training certificates lacked trainer’s qualifications on the certificates.”
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Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant’s name, training date, training title, trainer’s name, length of training
“RECITED:Two out of four staff lacked CPR”
Dec 29, 2021: inspection11 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“There is no method to maintain supervision during hand washing after diaper changes.”
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Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“One out of the four staff did not meet the qualifications.”
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Activities for Infants - Safe, Clean, Uncluttered Area
“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.”
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Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
“In the infant room, there is no walk through to the sink.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Shelving and dresser in doorway of infant room was stacked and cluttered with various items causing a hazard.”
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Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“Two rotating toys and two climbing structures lacked loose fill”
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Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Three out of four staff lacked 24 hours annual training”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“The two infants enrolled lacked feeding instructions.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Operation lacked a file on staff”
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Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer’s Qualifications
“Training certificates lacked trainer’s qualifications on the certificates.”
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Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant’s name, training date, training title, trainer’s name, length of training
“Two out of four staff lacked CPR”
Dec 16, 2021: inspection15 deficiencies
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AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
“A five month old infant was placed in the crib on her stomach.”
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Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“One out of four staff did not meet minimum qualifications.”
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Two infants were in high chairs without using the safety straps.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“All bottles were not labeled,”
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Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
“The director stated the last time the children played outdoors was two days prior.”
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Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
“The caregiver did not redirect the child, rather the child was threated.”
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Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“Caregiver did not wash hands after diapering an infant”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Candles were burning on the kitchen counter that was assessable to children.”
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Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“Two rotating toys and two climbing structures lacked the six inches loose fill.”
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Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Three out of four staff files lacked the 24 hours of training.”
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
“Three out of three cribs did not have a label with the child’s name.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“The two infants enrolled lacked feeding instructions.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“One out four staff files were unavailable.”
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Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer’s Qualifications
“Training certificates lacked trainer’s qualifications on certificate.”
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Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant’s name, training date, training title, trainer’s name, length of training
“Two out of four staff lacked a current cpr and first aid card on file.”
All 44 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 20, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Inspection | 9 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 5, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Inspection | 12 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 17, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 29, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 20, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 9, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 12, 2022 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Inspection | 11 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Inspection | 15 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Oct 18, 2000.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 15 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 0 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 18 child care providers in Medina County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 8; this one had 29.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Cornerstone Bible Childcare | 0 |
| Stephanie Villarreal | 0 |
| Little Bees This child care provider | 29 |
| Tanna Elizabeth Berg | 3 |
| Ruiz Family Babi | 18 |
| Graceday Village School | 8 |
| Happy Home Daycare | 10 |
| The Color Box Child Learning Center | 1 |
| Graceday Village School II | 3 |
| Sat Learning Center and Pre-School | 8 |
| Ms Cassy’s Kids | 15 |
| Little Genius Academy | 8 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Oct 30, 2026 and checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Oct 30, 2026 and checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Oct 30, 2026 and checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Oct 30, 2026 and checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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