Fuentes Little Dippers Academy
901 Philomena Dr, Kyle, TX
Thistle Bee Discovery Center
- licensed capacity
- 58
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Thistle Bee Discovery Center
Thistle Bee Discovery Center is a licensed child care center in Kyle, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 12, 2021, for up to 58 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 58 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 58 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Thistle Bee Discovery Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hays County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$202
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$189
Home daycare$172
Preschool
Center$183
Home daycare$170
School age
Center$173
Home daycare$160
State record
Inspection reports for Thistle Bee Discovery Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 58 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1717440
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 22 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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See all 43 visits
- Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Aug 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“One child's epi-pen expired in November 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026
- Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“This investigation found that the parent was not notified of a minor injury at pick up.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026
Sep 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation's last sanitation inspection was January 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025
- May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 33 earlier visits
- Oct 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 4, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Supervision was compromised when a child hid in the food pantry.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
- Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 28, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“There was a child that was left unattended in a classroom for 2 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024
- Feb 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 13, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Upon review of records, Health and Safety trainings were missing in 3 out of 4 records. Also missing was the Consumer Product Annual Certification.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the inspection a caregiver had access to children in care unsupervised without an eligible background check. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by removing the caregiver from the classroom and submitting the online background check during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“During the walk-through inspection, the pool gate was not locked. This was immediately corrected when a new lock was secured to the gate making the pool inaccessible to the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Upon review of records, there were no fire, severe weather, shelter, or lock-down drills documented. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by conducting a fire drill and severe weather drill.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The last documented sanitation inspection occurred on 3/17/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024
Sep 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“Caregivers were not able to intervene when a child was able to leave the playground and run into the parking lot.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023
Jul 25, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“Caregivers were not able to intervene when a child was able to leave the playground and run into the parking lot.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not report to Child Care Regulation when a child was placed at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2023
- Mar 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“The sign in/sign out tracking system does not include the time of arrival, the time of departure, and initials/idintifier of person signing the child in and out.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
“All caregivers do not have access to the child trackiing system during the day.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
Oct 21, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
“During investigation, it was found that the operation's menu was not posted in an area that was easily visible to parents.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022
- Sep 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 23, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 31, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Mar 29, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
“It was found during the investigation that the operation was not allowing parents into the building during operating hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2022
Mar 4, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“It was found during the inspection that there was melatonin lotion in the infant room that was not labeled with the child to whom it belongs name.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“Annual fire inspection was past due. -”
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2022
- Dec 27, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 23, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“A child was injured at the operation and sought medical treatment on 12/16/2021. A self-report was not made to licensing.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
“A copy of the incident report was not available. A incident report was not completed after the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022
- Oct 20, 2021VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 12, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Thistle Bee Discovery Center
Is Thistle Bee Discovery Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 12, 2021.
When was Thistle Bee Discovery Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Thistle Bee Discovery Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 10 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Thistle Bee Discovery Center care for?
58, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Thistle Bee Discovery Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Thistle Bee Discovery Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Thistle Bee Discovery Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 504-3119 to ask.
What is Thistle Bee Discovery Center's phone number?
(512) 504-3119.
Where is Thistle Bee Discovery Center?
1381 Bunton Creek Rd, Kyle, TX 78640. The nearest other daycare we list is Fuentes Little Dippers Academy, 0.5 miles away.